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Pride in Nursing

Celebrating LGBTQ+ diversity across the RCN

The RCN is an inclusive organisation representing a hugely diverse workforce. #PrideInNursing is all about celebrating diversity, equality and inclusion in nursing and our commitment to support LGBTQ+ members and our wider membership to support their LGBTQ+ colleagues. 

The nursing workforce has a huge role to play in creating inclusive health care settings, tackling health inequalities, and creating a fairer society for all. When workplaces are inclusive both staff, patients and residents benefit.

This year, we are supporting our members to celebrate #PrideInNursing. On this page you’ll find a range of resources, events and further reading to show your support for Pride and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning visibility. 

Resources to download

Our downloadable resources give you everything you need to show your #PrideInNursing.

Pride in Nursing

"Pride in Nursing means..."

"I take Pride in Nursing by..." 

"Proud to be an LGBTQ+ ally"

"I stand with LGBTQ+ nursing staff and patients"

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Order your Pride in Nursing badges

Our #PrideInNursing badges are now ready to order.

Order yours for your workplace now whilst stocks last.

LGBTQ+ professional resources

RCN Equality, Diversity and Inclusion resources

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Pride in Nursing photo gallery

All the RCN photos from past Pride events.

LGBTQ+ in RCN News and Magazines

Pride in Nursing videos

Hear from RCN members and staff about why Pride in Nursing is important to them and how you can get involved.

Nursing Doesn't Discriminate

What Pride means

RCN LGBTQ+ events

LGBTQ+ discussion and opinion



3 blog posts
  • The Northern Pride RCN delegation in Newcastle on 19 July 2025 holding a colourful RCN Pride banner Andrew Mather Andrew Mather 21 Aug 2025

    Northern Pride: a powerful mix of joy, connection and purpose

    Attending Northern Pride in Newcastle this year was a truly special experience, made even more meaningful by being part of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) delegation.

  • Sally Wilson Sally Wilson 30 Jul 2025

    Professional Pride – what is allyship?

    RCN Professional Lead for Care of Older People and Dementia, Sally Wilson reflects on the importance of allyship and the important role that nursing staff can play.

  • Callum Metcalfe-O'Shea Callum Metcalfe-O'Shea 30 Jul 2025

    Professional Pride - why is it so important?

    RCN Professional Lead for Long Term Conditions, Callum Metcalfe-O’Shea reflects on the important role that nursing staff can play in celebrating diversity and increasing inclusion in their practice.

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