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'We must end nurse exploitation'
Zeba Arif says it’s time to demand more for overseas nursing staff
Updated: 19 January 2026 -
Nursing the English from plague to Peterloo - 1660 - 1820
This Blog highlights a very important new book about early nursing history written by Allanah Tomkins, professor of social history. It gives new insight into nursing pre-Nightingale and helps challenge the dominant narrative that all pre-reform nurses were terrible.
Updated: 19 January 2026 -
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'We need to talk about assisted dying'
Kevin shares his point of view on this emotive subject
Updated: 19 January 2026 -
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What I do at work: advanced nurse practitioner, district nursing
The “honour” of treating people at home, the value of autonomy and flexing academic muscles: Maria tells us why this is her dream job
Updated: 19 January 2026 -
Why Research in Social Care Matters
How providing high-quality care requires kindness and experience – and knowledge gained through research.
Updated: 20 January 2026 -
When Hope Packs Its Bags: Why International Nurses Are Leaving the UK
International nurses once arrived in the UK with hope and purpose - but many are now leaving, disillusioned by systemic inequality, exclusion and lack of support. Suma John shares a powerful call to action.
Updated: 20 January 2026 -
Cuts to ICBs could put patient safety at risk, warns Royal College of Nursing
Executive Director of RCN England Patricia Marquis said: “Nursing staff in ICBs have led the way in planning and commissioning local health care. They are not only central to the safe delivery of services for patients, but also in designing the services of the future. At a time of huge transformatio...
Updated: 20 January 2026 -
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Delayed discharge
An older person's health can deteriorate rapidly due to hospital bedrest. HCAs will tackle the issue at RCN Congress
Updated: 23 January 2026 -
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Fighting an unfair fee
Nurse Eva Omondi’s crusade to challenge the immigration health surcharge began at RCN Congress in 2018. She explains how support for her mission resulted in a government promise to scrap the charge for health care workers
Updated: 23 January 2026 -
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Doing your time
The challenges and rewards of a placement in a prison
Updated: 23 January 2026
