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RCN Wales and BMA Cymru Wales unite to launch petition to end corridor care
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and the British Medical Association (BMA) in Wales have joined forces to address the alarming state of corridor care in Welsh hospitals and health care services.
Updated: 27 September 2025 -
Caring for Infants, Babies, Children and Young People Requiring Palliative Care
Safe and effective palliative care requires specific competencies for nursing and support staff who work with children and their families in a range of settings. This framework sets out competencies for knowledge and skills across 5 topic areas in children’s palliative care relevant to career stages...
Updated: 28 September 2025 -
Royal College of Nursing responds to a study published in BMJ Quality & Safety showing ward nurse shortages linked to higher death rate
Lynn Woolsey, RCN's Chief Nursing Officer, said: “This report is yet more evidence of the clear link between nurse shortages and higher patient mortality. As the highly-skilled, 24/7 presence in hospitals nursing staff should be a priority for investment but the reality is we are undervalued and sho...
Updated: 28 September 2025 -
Nurses' Day 2025 resources
Download our free digital resources to help you prepare for Nurses' Day 2025.
Updated: 28 September 2025 -
A day in the life of an Advanced Ophthalmic Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Working at Moorfields Eye Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust has been a truly rewarding and dynamic experience.
Updated: 29 September 2025 -
Dehydration in Older People
This blog focuses on the issue of dehydration in older adults, a common yet preventable problem in healthcare settings. It discusses the role of nurses in identifying dehydration risk factors and implementing strategies to maintain hydration, which is vital for preventing complications in older pati...
Updated: 29 September 2025 -
Terminal agitation as a symptom of delirium at end of life 010525
This Blog highlights the connections of delirium with terminal agitation, the need for comprehensive assessment and management prioritising nonpharmacological approaches. Finally, I hope it emphasises support for families and coping strategies for nurses working with patients at end of life.
Updated: 29 September 2025 -
A day in the life of a Swan End of Life Care Facilitator
My name is Jules Lewis and I am a Swan End of Life Care Facilitator/Lead Nurse in an acute hospital in Shropshire.
Updated: 29 September 2025 -
Voting is the key to our collective strength
Our choice is to accept or reject the pay offer, not whether to vote or not, says Julie Lamberth.
Updated: 29 September 2025 -
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Equality Law
RCN Response to the Office for Equality and Opportunity's call for evidence on Equality Law.
Updated: 1 October 2025
