RCN Activism Strategy will support members to effect change in nursing

Details of our new plan to grow our activist community, to empower members to be influential and to show how action results in real change

A recap of our regional Independent Health and Social Care Conference

Leanne Hume and Michelle Raddings, our Lead Nurses for Independent Health and Social Care (IHSC) in the Northern and Yorkshire and the Humber regions respectively, discuss the recent success of a joint regional IHSC conference.

The role of social media in fertility nursing

Social media has become a double-edged tool in the world of fertility nursing. As a Fertility Midwife and Clinical Lead at Juniper, I’ve seen first-hand how platforms like Instagram and TikTok have reshaped the landscape of fertility support, advocacy and misinformation.

Reflecting on my year as RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year

When I heard my name announced as Scotland’s Nurse of the Year, I was stunned. It felt surreal – a wave of disbelief, pride and overwhelming emotion all at once.

New NHS nursing profiles: ‘Staff need access to timely job evaluations’

We’ve ensured members' voices were considered in changes to the profiles, to support fairer pay and career progression

Get Out the Vote! A toolkit for RCN members

Get out the vote (GOTV) focuses on encouraging every RCN member to use their voice by participating in consultations and ballots. This toolkit details the ways in which the RCN asks members to get involved and methods and tips to help RCN representatives and members communicate information and get out the vote.

RCN London

Home page of the RCN London site

How RCN members took a stand - and won

When faced with an unexpected financial burden, RCN members in Nottinghamshire didn’t just accept the change—they organised, investigated, and pushed back. What followed was a powerful example of collective action leading to real change.

RCN Portsmouth Branch Event

All RCN Portsmouth members are invited to this branch event, which will include RCN updates and 2026 branch planning.

Changemakers Contributions