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The Cancer Forum: Then and now in 2024
The UK Professional Lead for Long Term Conditions, who has been supporting the Chair of the Cancer Forum, discusses the progress of the forum throughout the year and what have been the key highlights. Also looking to the future and what opportunities await the RCN Cancer Forum.
Updated: 6 May 2025 -
The impact of humanitarian crises on cancer care
Elsa Afonso, Head of International Nursing at the RCN, reflects on the European Cancer Summit 2024 in Brussels and how the RCN is supporting the vital work of nursing staff working in cancer care internationally.
Updated: 28 June 2025 -
Personalised care in cancer - a long term commitment
Cancer care is evolving, and as we recognise the increasing number of people living with and beyond cancer, we must also acknowledge the need for ongoing, holistic support.
Updated: 29 August 2025 -
The ACCEND Programme: Developing the workforce caring for people with cancer
The RCN Cancer Forum is a partner for ACCEND, a programme of work with NHS England Cancer and Diagnostics within the Workforce, Training and Education Directorate. This blog outlines the ACCEND Programme and Framework and how this is being implemented for developing the workforce caring for people w...
Updated: 5 April 2025 -
Nursing staff can improve breast cancer screening uptake
Shannon Copeland, PhD Researcher and member of the Cancer Care Forum Committee, explains why it is important for nursing staff to participate in breast cancer screening and encourage their colleagues and patients to do the same, as NHS England launch a campaign to increase screening uptake.
Updated: 22 July 2025 -
Breaking barriers: Addressing cancer care inequities for the trans community in the UK
As we conclude LGBT History Month last February, this blog reflects on the progress made in healthcare equality and acknowledge the persistent barriers that the transgender community faces, particularly in cancer care.
Updated: 22 August 2025 -
Supporting staff who are living with long COVID
Guidance for managers
Updated: 13 February 2025 -
RCN London Safe Staffing Report 2014
The RCN London Safe Staffing Report 2014 looks at nursing shortages in London including a survey of members working in mental health settings. The report includes Freedom of Information data on nursing vacancies showing more than 8000 nursing posts in the capital unfilled, 14% of the total.
Updated: 4 February 2021 -
Frontline First
Special report showing that mental health services are now under unprecedented strain, experiencing a steep fall in nurse numbers and available beds despite rising demand.
Updated: 4 February 2021 -
Five decades of health, safety and wellbeing at work
Elspeth Caithness, Chair of the UK Health and Safety Representatives Committee, marks 50 years of the Health and Safety at Work Act and what it means for nursing.
Updated: 21 March 2025
