Lipoedema: the hidden women’s health condition nurses and midwives need to know about

Lipoedema is a chronic, painful disorder affecting connective and fat tissue, lipoedema impacts approximately 10% of women worldwide. Despite this prevalence,many go undiagnosed for years, and this Blog explores some of the key facts around this devastating illness.

Raising the profile of pioneering nurses at the Glasgow Science Festival

This blog highlights our experience of running two events at the Glasgow Science Festival which shared the stories of pioneering nurses from Glasgow - tabletop activities in a museum and a walking tour of the Glasgow Necropolis cemetery with Friends of Glasgow Necropolis.

Nurse ‘wrote final wishes’ on card after being forced to lock down in care home, Covid Inquiry hears

A former social care nurse has told the Covid Inquiry that she wrote her final wishes on a card in case she died, after an outbreak left her as “the last nurse standing” at the care home where she worked.

Royal College of Nursing responds to ONS data showing increased gap in life expectancy between the most and least deprived areas in England

Responding to ONS data showing an increased gap in life expectancy between the most and least deprived areas in England, Professor Nicola Ranger said the figures show why this week's NHS turnaround plan must not fail.

RCN Congress Highlights Crumbling NHS Estates

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Congress today addressed the urgent issue of inadequate maintenance of NHS estate infrastructure affecting patient care in the UK.

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A new dawn for nursing: 2023-2027

Our five-year strategy aims to inspire, champion and support the nursing community to deliver the best possible care.

Branches

South East branches hold regular meeting and events so get in touch and find out more.