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  • Helen O'Boyle Helen O'Boyle 15 Oct 2026

    Know Your Worth Roadshows: Taking the Message Across the North West

    North West Pay Delivery Officer Helen on why we are touring the country to talk about job evaluation. 

  • Simon Browes Simon Browes 15 Oct 2026

    Celebrating the Black Nurses who helped build the NHS in North West England

    Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the people whose contributions have shaped our communities, our profession and our public services, often without receiving the recognition they deserve. 

  • Sanjithkumar Nair Sanjithkumar Nair 15 Oct 2026

    Bringing new perspectives as a board member

    North West Regional Board Chair Sanjith thanks his fellow board members for their valuable contributions, commitment and support during the past year. 

  • Group of men and women viewing viewing a document Catherine Barlow Catherine Barlow 15 Oct 2026

    Global health: An opportunity I never knew I had

    Reflecting on my experience working with Cambridge Global Health Partnerships in Uganda, this blog explores how international collaboration, shared learning and nursing and midwifery leadership can strengthen maternal healthcare and improve outcomes for women and babies.

  • Baby loss awareness month Sheri Lawrence Sheri Lawrence 14 Oct 2026

    Baby Loss Awareness

    Baby Loss Awareness Month highlights the importance of compassionate nursing care. Sensitive communication, individualised support and early miscarriage assessment help families feel heard and supported. Nurses must also prioritise their wellbeing to continue delivering compassionate care.

  • Sakina Jaffrey Sakina Jaffrey 13 Oct 2026

    We don't give up

    This blog explores the challenges of stepping into leadership and the resilience needed to overcome self-doubt and make a positive impact.

  • Hilary Nelson Hilary Nelson 13 Oct 2026

    Curious about the best ways to get advice from the RCN?

    Senior RCN Officer Hilary Nelson discusses what support different reps can offer you, and the best ways you can find advice for your workplace issue.

  • Lisa Whitley and Julie Duncan Lisa Whitley and Julie Duncan 9 Oct 2026

    Advancing paediatric IBD nursing practice

    This blog discusses a recently published paediatric IBD competency framework, aligned to the four pillars of nursing. It aims to reduce practice variation and provide clarity on training needs and role development for specialist paediatric nurses working with young people living with IBD.

  • Amber O'Brien Amber O'Brien 9 Oct 2026

    Mental health reform won’t work without mental health nurses

    Following the publication of the Fonagy review, Amber O’Brien, the RCN’s Professional Lead for Mental Health, sets out why mental health nurses must be at the centre of what comes next. 

  • A row of hospital beds in a corridor Colin Poolman Colin Poolman 9 Oct 2026

    An important step forward in ending corridor care

    Yesterday marked an important step forward in our campaign to end corridor care in Scotland. The Scottish government has agreed to define corridor care and to develop a system for monitoring and reporting.  

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