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RCN members can now vote in our presidential and Council elections. 🗳️ Members will receive ballot papers in the post in the coming days, and voting will be open until 7 September 2026. Meet the candidates and find out more ⬇️
Who will be the next RCN President? You decide | News | Royal College of Nursing
RCN members will soon be able to vote for who they want as President, and as Council representatives
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Whether you're a health care assistant just beginning your career, or you're brushing up your knowledge, First Steps is a trusted, free tool that helps you build the skills needed to support nursing care confidently and safely. Access it anytime, anywhere – even on mobile.✅ https://bit.ly/4wxJ9Yp
🆕 | As the Westminster government moves towards making it a criminal offence for unqualified people to use the title 'nurse', they are now calling for evidence on the list of professions and roles that should be permitted to describe themselves as nurses. Read our full response ⬇️
Protect the title nurse: campaign moves closer to becoming law | News | Royal College of Nursing
The Westminster government is seeking views on how legal protection should work in practice
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Date for your diaries. Click on the link to take you to the RCN Web Page for further details bit.ly/RCN-AGM2026
Save the date: our annual general meeting (AGM) will take place on 8 September at 2pm. Find out how you can join and get involved. ⬇️
RCN Annual General Meeting 2026 | Royal College of Nursing
This year's AGM will take place 2pm-5.30pm on Tuesday 8 September at RCN HQ, 20 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0RN and online.
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The NMC has proposed changes to practice learning standards, including reducing the nursing programme by up to 1,000 hours. We are concerned about these proposals and are urging the NMC to rethink. Read our full explainer here ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4xcBHC1
NMC proposed changes on practice learning: explained | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
From reducing programme hours to mandating community practice, here's what the proposals could mean for nursing education, and what the RCN thinks
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We welcome the Government’s call for evidence on the professions and roles which will in future be allowed to describe themselves as 'nurses'. We have long called for the title of ‘nurse’ to be protected in law. This will be achieved through long-awaited changes to modernise our legislation.
🚨 No cuts in health! Tomorrow, EU countries will discuss the #EU4Health Work Programme for 2026. Europe's health systems are under enormous pressure. Ahead of tomorrow's meeting, EPSU, CPME and EFN reiterate their call on member states to reject cuts to EU4Health👇🏾 www.epsu.org/article/doct...
Doctors, nurses, health and care workers warn EU: don’t scrap EU4Health
Doctors, nurses, health and care workers are warning EU leaders against its plans to scrap the standalone the EU4Health programme.
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Are you a HCSW in NHS Lothian looking to become a registered nurse? Apply now for the HNC Healthcare Practice course! Both Full-time & Part-time places available📚 Read more:https://staff.nhslothian.scot/pefchef/hnc-healthcare-practice-course/
Congrats to Mrs Rakiya Suleiman, our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Lead, awarded an MBE by His Majesty The King for advancing equality. Thank you for your leadership in NHS Lothian BME Staff Network More: https://news.nhslothian.scot/2026/07/10/nhs-lothian-equality-inclusion-lead-awarded-mbe/
Nursing staff: add your name to our open letter. Good growth in every postcode starts with good health in every postcode and a strong and fairly paid nursing workforce to make it happen. bit.ly/44B9KYr
It's time to invest in nursing, for every postcode
Good economic growth starts with good health. That's why this new Westminster government must invest in nursing to put patients and communities first. Add your name to call for the change nursing need...
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Celebrating 25 years of Nursing Support Worker Membership of @rcn.org.uk The celebratory badge is now available to purchase online - shop.rcn.org.uk/products/25-...
25 years of NSW membership - RCN Enamel badge
Wear this enamel badge and join us in celebrating our essential nursing support worker members as we mark 25 years of Royal College of Nursing membership.This badge is a distinguished keepsake recogni...
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🆕 Our Peer Support Network and Education Forum have created new neurodiversity advice for employers, employees, education providers and students. Download your guides here⬇️ https://bit.ly/4f67DAL
Neurodiversity Guidance | Peer Support Service | Royal College of Nursing
Guidance for neurodivergent healthcare professionals and their supporters.
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Lyme disease. It comes from a tick bite, and though not all ticks carry it, cases are on the rise. 🕷️🌿 Be tick aware this summer. In our latest feature, find out what nursing staff need to know about ticks, and the disease some of these tiny spider-like creatures carry.
Lyme disease: symptoms, spread, prevention | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
What nursing staff need to know about ticks, and the disease some of these tiny spider-like creatures carry
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Nominations are open for the election of seats on the RCN UK Nursing Support Workers Committee: Eastern, Scotland East Midlands South East London West Midlands Northern Yorkshire & the Humber Northern Ireland Nominations close on Monday 27th July at 16:30 www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved...
✍️ Calling all young writers. Join author Christie Watson for an inspiring memoir-writing workshop. Discover how to find your voice and shape your story through your lived experience. 🕐 24 June, 6–7:30pm 🎟️ Tickets £9 📍 In-person Start telling your story: https://bit.ly/3QjBYDv
With high temperatures this week it's important to be mindful of the adverse effects that the heat can pose, as well as your rights in the workplace during warm weather. Learn more ⬇️
Working in the heat: know your rights | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
Unforgiving uniforms, outdated heating systems and lack of water stations can create dangerous work environments. Employers have a duty of care to keep you safe in hot weather
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We’re launching four UK-wide Equity, Diversity and Inclusion member networks later this year, creating new spaces for members to connect and collaborate around shared identities and lived experiences. 📧 Learn more and sign up to be among the first to hear when they launch. https://bit.ly/4vEB9nC
Clean hands save lives. 🤝 Infection prevention and control action, including #HandHygiene, can reduce the risk of health care-associated infections by up to 70%. Let’s stop the spread of germs and reduce avoidable infections!
Are you internationally educated and working in nursing in the UK? Catch up on our free webinar series, designed for internationally educated nursing staff, covering topics from immigration rules, becoming an RCN rep, settling in the UK and more 💻 Watch the series ⬇️
Celebrating and supporting internationally educated nursing staff live events | Royal College of Nursing
Join our live events and be part of a community of internationally educated nursing staff.
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Join us for a new interactive training session where you'll learn skills to assess whether online information is trustworthy or unreliable. Find out more and book your place via our website. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4aiDtZ5
Explore how to tackle health inequalities in long-term conditions at this insightful online session led by experts. 📅 Wednesday 17 June ⏰ 12:00 – 13:30 🎓 1.5 hours CPD Register your free place ⬇️
RCN Long-term conditions webinar | Royal College of Nursing
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It’s been 25 years since the RCN opened its membership to nursing support workers 🎉 At last week’s #RCN26, we celebrated the contribution of nursing support workers 💛 Find out more about nursing support worker membership and join today: https://bit.ly/49pBdz1
🆕 | Proposals to scrap the legal requirement for registered nurses on Foundation Trust boards are deeply worrying. Without clinical expertise at the table, patient care decisions risk lacking vital oversight. Patient safety must always come first; nurses belong on NHS boards. Read more ⬇️
Registered nurses must remain at the top table on NHS boards | News | Royal College of Nursing
The RCN has described the Westminster government’s new proposal to remove the legal requirement for there to be a registered nurse on NHS Foundation Trust boards in England as a brazen attack on patie...
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🌐 We’re making improvements to our professional development website content, and we need your help. Take a few minutes to complete our survey. Your feedback will help us make it easier for you to find what you need. ➡️ https://bit.ly/43v4p45
Health alerts have been issued as we're set to see sustained high temperatures in parts of the UK over the coming days. ⚠️☀️ Employers have a duty of care to keep you safe in hot weather. Know your rights and how to stay safe in the heat: https://bit.ly/4wJyV7P
Working in the heat: know your rights | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
Unforgiving uniforms, outdated heating systems and lack of water stations can create dangerous work environments. Employers have a duty of care to keep you safe in hot weather
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Early detection of melanoma and skin cancer saves lives. That's why it's important for all nursing staff to know about the ABCDE approach to mole checks. RCN UK Professional Lead for Long Term Conditions Callum Metcalfe-O'Shea explains more ⬇️ #MelanomaAwarenessMonth
How to perform a mole check | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
Watch our step-by-step video and learn how the ABCDE approach can help all nursing staff to assess suspicious moles
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It's never too early to start planning your first steps as a registered nurse. Learn how our newly updated digital handbook can help prepare and support you as you enter the profession: ➡️ bit.ly/4jFM5N0
