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30 Jun 2026
More than a moment of care in childhood: how children and young people (CYP) nursing staff shape the future of health care
This first national Children’s Nurses’ Day, RCN Professional Lead for Children and Young People’s Nursing, Reb Overend reflects on the vital and unique role of CYP nursing staff.
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29 Jun 2026
Building change that lasts: an update on our anti-discrimination work
Following the publication of our latest Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) report, RCN Head of Equity and Inclusion Wendy Irwin, reflects on the progress made and the foundations built towards a more inclusive organisation for members and improved support for the profession – now and in the future.
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29 Jun 2026
The ICM Congress - Why More Midwives Matter
A reflection of the RCN at the 34th Triennial Congress of the International Confederation of Midwives, and how this relates to current challenges impacting UK maternity services.
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29 Jun 2026
Strengthening paediatric nursing across Europe
With the ABPN's Children's Nurses day on the 30 June, the RCN continues to strengthen it's voice for nurses nationally, and more broadly within Europe. The challenges and innovations are shared and the collaboration is its strength.
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29 Jun 2026
Building Pathways, Supporting Futures: A Collaborative Approach to Health Care Careers for Displaced People in Wales
Our Health Care Careers for Displaced People programme demonstrates how partnership and shared purpose can turn this commitment into action.
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26 Jun 2026
The power of collective action: we can make change happen
RCN President Bejoy Sebastian reflects on the power of collective action, our new learning disability nursing review, and recent violence in Northern Ireland.
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25 Jun 2026
Small steps lead to big changes
RCN South East's Rian Gleave on how making smaller dietary changes can build to a better and healthier lifestyle.
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24 Jun 2026
My first one hundred days
Peta Clark reflects on her first 100 days as Regional Director for RCN Northern and Yorkshire & the Humber regions.
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22 Jun 2026
When compassion feels uncomfortable
In this blog, Katharine reflects on autonomy, ethics and leadership in compassionate nursing.
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22 Jun 2026
Holding my post
In this blog Katharine talks about serving as a lamp escort at Westminster Abbey for the Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service.
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