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Midwifery at the RCN: supporting midwives, student midwives and maternity support workers
This updated leaflet explains how the RCN supports midwives, student midwives and maternity support workers. Membership gives you support in the workplace and access to online resources and the RCN Library and Archives Service, which can help with your continuing professional development. You can al...
Updated: 26 October 2025 -
RCN reports 55% rise in members facing racist abuse
We’re calling for urgent action, demanding employers prioritise tackling racism, and warning politicians to end their use of anti-migrant rhetoric
Updated: 27 October 2025 -
PARLIAMENTARY SUBMISSION: Mental Health Bill
Parliamentary submission to the House of Commons Public Committee's call for evidence on the mental health bill.
Updated: 29 October 2025 -
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Belinda’s legacy of learning
Sally reflects on her first health care role working alongside inspirational care assistant Belinda
Updated: 16 November 2023 -
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HIV: where are we now?
Consultant nurse and RCN Fellow Dr Matthew Grundy-Bowers reflects on the breathtaking advances in treatment 40 years since the discovery of HIV – but warns that we must not become complacent.
Updated: 22 June 2024 -
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How volunteering can change your life and career
From the UK to Cambodia: Greta shares what she learnt from volunteering as a registered nurse
Updated: 10 July 2025 -
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'I loved my care home placement'
On the brink of becoming registered, nursing student Tyler reflects on a pivotal placement in a care home where the reality far exceeded expectation
Updated: 2 December 2024 -
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Students: how to make positive changes at uni and on placement
Going into nursing was not a decision Patrina took lightly, but now her efforts to educate others about learning disabilities and commitment to patients has been recognised with an RCN award
Updated: 29 December 2024 -
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Community nursing: ‘They come in as a patient and leave a friend’
From empathy and team work to taking bloods, Melaine Stronge talks through her role as a senior health care assistant working with patients with life-limiting illnesses
Updated: 21 November 2024 -
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Sign, speech and symbols: using Makaton in nursing
Discovering Makaton as a nursing student inspired Claire to harness the power of social media to help make health care more accessible for all
Updated: 19 December 2024
