RCN President and Council updates
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blog posts
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30 Oct 2025
Safety for nursing staff and patients goes hand in hand
RCN President Bejoy Sebastian reflects on the rise of complaints about racism at work, and the need for safe staffing legislation.
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26 Sep 2025
Our diversity is our strength
RCN President Bejoy Sebastian celebrates the diversity of the nursing profession and looks forward to Black History Month.
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8 Sep 2025
Nursing expertise needs to be heard
RCN President Bejoy Sebastian reflects on his time as President so far, valuing nursing expertise and East and South East Asian Heritage month.
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8 Aug 2025
Not enough: our safety-critical profession deserves more
RCN President Bejoy Sebastian reflects on the results of the NHS and HSC pay consultations.
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19 Jun 2025
Representing the Royal College of Nursing at the 30th International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress – Helsinki 2025
Vice Chair of RCN Council, Natalie Brooks shares her reflections on attending ICN Congress 2025
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13 Jun 2025
Time to have your say: let’s make our voices heard
RCN President Bejoy Sebastian discusses the RCN pay consultations, making the collective voice of nursing heard and the tragic air crash in India.
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2 May 2025
RCN Congress: a time for our voice to be heard
RCN President Bejoy Sebastian looks ahead to RCN Congress and considers some of the important issues that will be debated by members.
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21 Mar 2025
Pathways into nursing: recruitment and retention
RCN President Bejoy Sebastian reflects on a visit from His Majesty King Charles III and the RCN’s new report into recruitment and retention.
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21 Feb 2025
A seat at the table: speaking up for change
RCN President Bejoy Sebastian reflects on representing our members at a DHSC roundtable, and the importance of investing in the nursing profession to secure its future.
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24 Jan 2025
A new year and new beginnings
RCN President Bejoy Sebastian reflects on his first month as the new RCN President and issues facing the nursing profession.
