Take Five to Age Well: Empowering people towards healthier lives

This blog is aimed at all members but will be of particular interest to those who have an interest in public health and healthy aging. Take5 is running for the month of May in 2025.

Caring Without Compromise: Caring for the care giver

Facilitator: Sheena Gohal, Head of Nursing Leadership, Royal College of Nursing

IHSC Care Home Week Event

An event for members working in IHSC settings to coincide with Care Home Week.

A Day of Learning and Inspiration

Lead Nurse North West for Independent Health and Social Care, Melissa Stanton, reflects on the second annual RCN NW IHSC conference.

IHSC in the North West in 2024

A round-up of what's happened in the region this year from North West Lead Nurse for Independent Health and Social Care, Melissa Stanton.

Ending Level 7 Apprenticeship funding undermines shift from hospitals to community, warns Royal College of Nursing

RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger, said: “Today’s announcement from the Education Secretary not only shuts off an important career route for staff but also undermines the government’s own ambition to shift care from hospitals to the community."

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Vote on the proposed single pay structure from Macmillan Cancer Support

Vote on the proposed single pay structure from Macmillan Cancer Support

Pregnancy and learning disabilities

For women with learning disabilities, the right to have a child can be complicated. Explore the considerations with regards to capacity to understand pregnancy and the key features of good practice when working with parents with learning disabilities.

Pregnancy and deafness

Increase your understanding of how best you can support pregnant women who have hearing loss or are deaf. From resources and tips on communication during pregnancy care and labour, access a range of resources offering useful advice and information.