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History of Orsett Workhouses and Orsett Hospital, Essex
This Blog looks at the history of Orsett Hospital in Essex developed from a workhouse built in 1837 to a 500 bed acute hospital. This blog highlights how many hospitals developed from workhouses and by using Orsett as an example I hope it will inspire readers to research their own local hospital history.
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Leading with Purpose and Humanity
RCN Professional Lead for Critical Care, Suman Shrestha MBE, shares his reflections from his recent attendance at the joint Critical Care Nursing Association of Philippines, Inc (CCNAPI) Annual Convention 2025 and the 3rd Congress of the Southeast Asian Federation of Critical Care Nurses in Manila.
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From ICU to Impact: My Journey into the GPN Specialist Practice Qualification
In this Blog La Toya De Freitas talks about her journey as a GPN and how she enrolled onto the SPQ course.
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The value of volunteering: 'It's given me the opportunity to become the best nurse I can be'
RCN Fellow and Crisis volunteer Jason Warriner highlights the impact and power of volunteering.
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Celebrating Learning Disability Nursing in Wales
People with a learning disability in Wales live, on average, 20 years less than the general population – a stark indicator of the health inequalities they face. Learning disability nurses play a vital role in addressing these disparities. Yet there are significant challenges in understanding how many are needed in Wales, as well as in recruiting and retaining them. This report explores the challenges and sets out five key recommendations for the Welsh Government to ensure there are enough skilled professionals to meet the needs of people with a learning disability across Wales.
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Royal College of Nursing to ask Manx Care members what they consider to be a fair pay offer
Members will be asked to choose the percentage they would be willing to accept to end the dispute over 2024/25 pay.
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How to lobby decision makers on the big issues in nursing
Guidance for nursing staff and advocates
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RCN Grampian and Orkney Branch AGM
Annual general meeting open to all RCN Grampian and Orkney Branch members.
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RCN Berkshire Branch AGM
This branch AGM event is open to all Berkshire members.
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Threatening to sack migrant nursing staff ‘abhorrent beyond words’, says Royal College of Nursing in response to Reform UK
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger said: “Threatening to sack thousands of migrant nursing staff is abhorrent beyond words. These are people who have come to the UK to care for patients and become part of our communities. They deserve so much better than this."
