Today is National #Playday2026. Play is essential for children's development and wellbeing. 🧸 Discover the latest clinical evidence on the importance and role of play: https://bit.ly/4yX9sJ9

Join our Occupational Health Nursing Conference, presented in collaboration with the Society of Occupational Medicine: discover how to apply inclusive practices, respond to evolving workplace health risks and integrate innovation. 📅 Friday 27 November 📍 RCN HQ, London or online Book your place:

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Get ready for another amazing event! Join or online talk ‘Nurses on the Frontline’ to discover the pioneering nurses who developed services to treat sickle cell disease. 📅 2 September 🕕 18:00–19:30 💻 Online https://bit.ly/4eKLJmf

The RCN UK Library and Museum in London will be closed Saturdays in August. We will also be closed Friday 7, Monday 10 and Monday 31 August. Find out more: https://www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/news/august-closures

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Great to join RCN Eastern region today for their pride event at Colchester Hospital. Come and say hello 👋 #PrideInNursing

Allyship and support play a vital role in creating inclusive cultures where everyone can thrive. 🌈 Download our #PrideInNursing graphics and share your support for LGBTQ+ colleagues and patients this Pride. Small actions can contribute to real change. Download today ⬇️

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Find out how you can work with us to promote equality of opportunity for LGBTQ+ staff and patients and raise awareness.

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Want to make the most of our library resources? Attend an introductory session this week to discover how to make the most of our services.📚 📆 29 Jul 2026, 12:00-12:45 🔗 https://bit.ly/4pvm0TH

Can’t get to the library?! Don't stress, we’ll come to you! 🚗 Learn about RCN Northern Ireland and RCN Wales' exciting initiative 'Library in a Box' (coming soon to England and Scotland). 📦 https://bit.ly/4vRW4n9

The RCN UK Library and Museum in London will be closed Saturdays in August. We will also be closed Friday 7, Monday 10 and Monday 31 August. Find out more: https://www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/news/august-closures

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Everyone should be able to access the information they need. Explore the accessibility features and support available through our libraries, including accessible formats and tailored services. Visit: www.rcn.org.uk/library/About-us/RCN-library-and-accessibility #DisabilityPrideMonth

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Discover the address, contact details, opening times and locations of all four RCN Libraries. Chat with us online using our RCN Library WebChat.

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This Disability Pride Month, listen back to our fascinating Past Caring podcast on D/deaf mental health care, Deaf professionals in healthcare, BSL and Deaf history. Also available with subtitles and BSL. YouTube: https://bit.ly/3CVrI86 SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/4533rNc #DisabilityPrideMonth

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We are carrying out essential website maintenance from approx. 8pm Tues 14 July into the morning of Weds 15 July. Various areas of our website, including MyRCN, online joining, reps hub, benefits and event booking will be unavailable during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Nursing staff: Drinking water isn’t a break‑time luxury, it’s a lifetime necessity. While you don’t need permission to prioritise self-care, in times of sustained hot weather, it’s helpful to have information to hand that you can use to hold employers to account. Read more ⬇️

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Why keeping hydrated, especially in hot weather, must be a priority for nursing staff

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The #NursesInRed #Wikipedia group also has new articles on key nursing organisations United Kingdom Central Council for Nursing, Midwifery & Health Visiting (UKCC) (1983-2002) (GNC-UKCC-NMC) has its own article! 💙 #HistNursing #HistMed #WomensHistory #WomenInRed en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_...

Struggling to find time for reflective practice? Join us next week to understand the benefits and requirements of reflective practice as well as exploring practical strategies of reflective writing. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4vuo2oq 🕜 12:00 – 13:00, 18 July 2026

This months #ExploreYourArchive theme is #EYAArchitecture. The RCN Archive has a rich collection of postcards documenting hospital architecture. We've picked out this charming illustrated scene of Guy's Hospital from 1920. 🏛️ Explore the digital archive: https://bit.ly/3pePUx7 #HistNursing BM/17/53

Due to a technical fault, our RCN Wales Ty Maeth HQ, in Cardiff, is closed to visitors until further notice. Our RCN Wales services are unaffected and our staff are available to help and advise. You can get in contact with us via our website https://bit.ly/3CFca9X or by calling 0345 772 6100.

The RCN UK Library and Museum in London will be closed Saturdays in August. We will also be closed Friday 7, Monday 10 and Monday 31 August. Find out more: https://www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/news/august-closures

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Come and check out the display or find out more online for #DisabilityPrideMonth ℹ️ rcngradtrainees.wordpress.com/2026/06/19/n...

New spotlight display: Exploring the history of disabled and ill nursing staff (Ana)

Introducing the final grad display of 2025/26 Taking down Steph’s wonderful spotlight display on pocket books while she’s away on annual leave felt rather sacrilegious – only slightly eased b…

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Our graduate trainee Ana has installed the latest spotlight display using our historic collection to document the lived experience of disabled nursing staff through the 20th century. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4egoGkd 📌 Free to visit now at RCN Library and Museum, London, W1G 0RN

Join us for this unique 'Time to Laugh' session. Connect with your creativity, share some laughter and learn all about healthcare clowning! 🗓️ 21 July 2026 ⏰ 6:00–7.00pm 📌 Online 🔗 Book now: https://bit.ly/4xLJBTN This event is for RCN members only.

Book a one to one with our librarians. You can learn how to search databases effectively or how to use referencing software to keep ontop of your research and citations. Online or in-person: https://bit.ly/4aKkMhk

This summer, our Information Skills team has refreshed our training programme.☀️ From using generative AI to evaluating online information, the new workshops address current issues affecting nursing staff. Find out more about each workshop and book your place ➡️ https://bit.ly/3SBxo4g

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We’re excited to share that the RCN Library and Museum has just received Museum Accreditation! Check out our latest news story written by one of our museum staff member detailing all the work and timeline that went into our official museum accreditation. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4vVSJEl

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We’re excited to share that the RCN Library & Museum has just received Museum Accreditation, and we have a shiny new certificate to prove it!

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🕵️ Recognise any of these enchanted and exhilarated librarians? 📸 Just a few mementos from our team day.

It's #AlcoholAwarenessWeek. Explore alcohol-related nursing research through our catalogue and discover evidence to support practice, education and patient care. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4pmrxMn

🍫 Happy World Chocolate Day! 🍫 From chocolate for "overtired nurses" (1905) to sugar-free chocolate for diabetics (1939), a children's chocolate laxative (1958) and choco' Complan (1986), our historic nursing journals are full of chocolatey surprises. #HistNursing #HistFood

Have you been following the tennis? We've delved into the RCN Archives' Boardman Postcard Collections to find some hospital courts. 🎾 Explore the RCN Archives digital collection: https://rcn.access.preservica.com/archive Check the alt text for more details. #HistNursing #Wimbledon #Tennis

Want to learn to write impactful case studies? Join our online workshop on 15 July and discover how language, visuals, storytelling techniques and structure can enhance your writing. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4oQ7g1j

Reserve your spot now! 🕰️💬🌍 Historian Mosunmola Ogunmolaji explores the UK's post-war recruitment of Nigerian student nurses, and how British institutions leveraged colonial ties while reinforcing racial and professional hierarchies. Book below, go on... It's free! 🔗 https://bit.ly/4xTs8ce

The Royal Marsden Manual Online is a fantastic resource written by nurses covering clinical and cancer procedures. It's quick and easy to use with clear instructions, diagrams and videos. Included in your RCN membership, watch how to access for free: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRjgU32xMYY

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