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RCN President and Council updates



19 blog posts
  • Bejoy Sebastian Bejoy Sebastian 21 Feb 2025

    A seat at the table: speaking up for change

    RCN President Bejoy Sebastian reflects on representing our members at a DHSC roundtable, and the importance of investing in the nursing profession to secure its future.

  • Bejoy Sebastian Bejoy Sebastian 24 Jan 2025

    A new year and new beginnings

    RCN President Bejoy Sebastian reflects on his first month as the new RCN President and issues facing the nursing profession. 

  • Sheilabye Sobrany Sheilabye Sobrany 20 Dec 2024

    Looking back: our shared progress on EDI

    RCN President Sheila Sobrany reflects on the year and her time as RCN President.

  • Sheilabye Sobrany Sheilabye Sobrany 20 Nov 2024

    Shining a light on equity, diversity and inclusion

    RCN President Sheila Sobrany reflects on the result of the RCN Presidential and Council elections, the importance of our EDI strategy, and Nursing Support Workers’ Day. 

  • Sheilabye Sobrany Sheilabye Sobrany 23 Aug 2024

    Protecting our migrant care workers to enhance the quality of care for all

    RCN President Sheila Sobrany reflects on the RCN’s call for the government to launch an urgent investigation into the exploitation of migrant care workers. 

  • Sheilabye Sobrany Sheilabye Sobrany 26 Jul 2024

    Changes afoot: an opportunity for renewal and further progress

    RCN President Sheila Sobrany reflects on some important changes for both the UK and the RCN, and what these mean for the College and the nursing workforce. 

  • Sheilabye Sobrany Sheilabye Sobrany 21 Jun 2024

    Remembering Windrush as we look to the future

    RCN President Sheila Sobrany reflects on Windrush Day and our priorities for the future of nursing in the upcoming UK general election. 

  • Sheilabye Sobrany Sheilabye Sobrany 31 May 2024

    Putting EDI at the heart of the RCN

    RCN President Sheila Sobrany reflects on the launch of the RCN's EDI strategy and how consideration, reflection and impactful action on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) will be embedded in the College.

  • Sheilabye Sobrany Sheilabye Sobrany 26 Apr 2024

    Making Progress

    In her latest blog, RCN President Sheila Sobrany explores the progress being made on her key areas of focus, and what to look forward to in May.

  • Sheilabye Sobrany Sheilabye Sobrany 21 Mar 2024

    'We must all be upstanding to help combat racism'

    To mark International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, RCN President Sheila Sobrany explains what the RCN is doing to tackle racism and how you can help.