Content warning: themes of bereavement, loss and grief. In this personal reflection, mental health nurse Jodie writes about navigating the loss of her father while continuing to care for others, and the role that support, compassion and self-care played during an incredibly difficult time. ⬇️

Coping with grief while caring for others | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing

Carrying the weight of a demanding nursing role while grieving a loss can feel overwhelming. Self-care and self-compassion aren’t optional, they’re essential.

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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:

RCN and SOM Occupational Health Nursing Conference 2026 | Royal College of Nursing | Events | Royal College of Nursing

RCN and SOM Occupational Health Nursing Conference 2026 - Advancing Occupational Health Practice

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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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The new Prime Minister Andy Burnham must back nursing and invest to tackle the workforce crisis. 📢 We’ve set out the five areas which can get the health and care sector back on track and should be prioritised in the new government’s first 100 days. ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4vK5CR1

RCN sets out top nursing priorities to new prime minister| News | Royal College of Nursing

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his government must recognise the value of nursing and prioritise getting the profession back on track

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Wokeness defeated 🏆

In honor of the true heroes on this Memorial Day, I fixed it. #DonaldTrump #MemorialDay

Remember when David Hogg was running for DNC chair and the establishment stepped in and said we needed a responsible adult and then gave us Ken Martin, who throws his phone at his staffers? Also the DNC is $2 million in debt. But centrists still demand they should be in charge.

Spot on! 🎯

It's amazing how quickly “If you've got nothing to hide…” became “On the advice of counsel...”

To be fair, turning a blind eye to abuse is kind of Gym’s thing

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“Should Max Miller resign?” Jim Jordan: “He’s a good man. I’m helping him get re-elected.” Kasie: “He’s accused of throwing boiling water on his ex, held a gun to her head, fractured their daughter’s collarbone…”🤔 Jordan: *stammers helplessly as she plays his Platner comments*

"Maria" is working in Coachella CA doing maintenance on the lemon trees. She wears thick gloves and sleeves to protect herself against the lemon thorns. She shares, "I will work any job to feed my children." Today Coachella temps are predicted to reach a high of 118°. #WeFeedYou

When ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons went unnoticed as a street musician #zztop #videos #rock #blues

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 4d ago

NASHVILLE: “A 58-year-old man from Australia died and three other pedestrians were injured after police say an 87-year-old driver ran a red light and struck them in a Broadway crosswalk Saturday afternoon…” www.newschannel5.com/news/state/t...

Ohio GOP Rep. Max Miller announced he’ll be making a “special announcement” at 10 am this morning. His ex-wife Emily Moreno—the daughter of Sen. Bernie Moreno—alleges Miller had threatened, struck & scalded her with boiling water. She also claims Miller broke their 2-year-old daughter’s collarbone.

Ways to Repurpose Your Writing #writingq #writer #writing #amwriting #writingcommunity

Uefa pushing for the letters of support for Infantino to be withdrawn Vote of no confidence expected www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...

Gianni Infantino’s demise isn’t enough – Fifa must fundamentally change

Infantino’s fall after his scandalous World Cup sell-off plan is being compared to that of Margaret Thatcher, writes Miguel Delaney, but football needs to think much bigger than just getting rid of on...

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Thank you Roseanne Cash, well said. At this point, the sh#t storm trump & his followers have caused in America is unforgivable. They've set our society back by decades, they're racists, hateful, anti-education, pro-pollution, & destroy our country. Vote blue in the Mid-terms ppl 💙💙

The man endorsed by Sarah Huckabeast in this video is Arkansas state Rep. Austin McCollum. McCollum was arrested today on charges of aggravated assault against a family or household member, first-degree false imprisonment, and third-degree domestic battery. www.nwaonline.com/news/2026/au...

A boy and his kitten ....

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Just a little bit of humor.

Every Senator should block Todd Blanche’s confirmation for Attorney General and hold him accountable for his dangerous abuses of power. Sign the petition now! sign.moveon.org/petitions/bl...

Block Todd Blanche!

Every Senator should block Todd Blanche’s confirmation for Attorney General and hold him accountable for his dangerous abuses of power. Sign the petition now!

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Archaeologists excavating on Triquet Island—a remote island off the coast of British Columbia, Canada—uncovered a settlement dated to 13,600–14,086 years ago. ​

I hear some say they haven't signed up for Democracy Docket because they don't want spam or endless solicitations. Democracy Docket doesn't sell its list. It doesn't solicit for products or services. It sends you the news and information you sign-up for. Try it and see! demdock.com/4w6emld

Trump’s cuts are closing clinics, stripping coverage from tens of thousands, and pushing more people into the ER for basic care. We should be lowering costs and expanding access — not making South Carolinians sicker. www.greenvilleonline.com/story/opinio...

Opinion: Expand healthcare access, lower costs for healthy communities

Closing clinics like Unity on Main strains healthcare resources and causes hardships for South Carolina families who deserve better.

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As Europe burns, Shell has banked £7.4 billion in just three months. It's time to make the biggest polluters pay.

Three firefighters died this week in Greece as severe weather continues to fuel blazes across Europe.

This Year's European Wildfires Are Three Times Worse Than Average

Three firefighters died this week in Greece as severe weather continues to fuel blazes across Europe.

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✅ Touring Clacton ✅ Visiting local businesses ✅ Listening to constituents’ concerns ✅ Hi-vis vest Make your Vote Count! #VoteBinface #Clacton