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NHS 75: the history of our National Health Service
As the NHS celebrates its 75th anniversary, Dianne Yarwood, retired nurse and member of the RCN History of Nursing Forum, offers a personal perspective on the organisation’s development
Updated: 19 July 2023 -
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Prisoner of war to psychiatric nurse
As former psychiatric nurse and nursing historian Professor Peter Nolan returns to the RCN for an upcoming history event, we hear about his fascinating career and how the personal stories of nursing staff can paint a vivid picture of nursing’s past
Updated: 1 April 2023 -
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Finding the Black nurses of the Royal Navy
In the 18th century, enslaved Black women were made to work in the British Empire’s naval hospitals, treating sailors with yellow fever and malaria. Historian Dr Erin Spinney finds traces of their lives and work in the archives
Updated: 25 February 2025 -
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Celebrating 25 years of RCN Direct
We look at how the vital service has evolved over a quarter of a century of supporting members
Updated: 31 July 2023 -
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‘They’re not just little adults’: the history of children’s nursing
New RCN exhibition 'Once Upon a Time' traces the specialism’s history – from the first children’s hospitals to today’s family-centred care.
Updated: 24 June 2024 -
Making the case for facilities time and facilities agreements in the NHS
This guidance sets out the provisions in the Trade Union Act, looks at the benefits of union representation and facilities agreements and restates what the law and good practice say about the issue. It aims to provide you with information to make the case for facilities time and agreements. At the b...
Updated: 4 February 2021 -
CV writing
CV writing advice for nurses and HCAs, including free Nursing CV samples, HCA CV samples, and a CV checking service for members.
Updated: 14 October 2025 -
RCN defines nursing support workers and their level descriptors
The new definitions will help support and protect nursing staff, and give clarity to employers and the public. They can be applied across all fields and settings
Updated: 14 October 2025 -
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Empowering mental health nurses: how psychosocial interventions are changing practice
A new RCN training programme is giving nurses the tools to intervene earlier, support families, and improve outcomes for patients
Updated: 15 October 2025 -
My Journey into Activism – and the Future We’re Building
Rhian reflects on how she found her voice in nursing activism, from steward training to strike action, and why the Activism Academy and new activism strategy matter for the future.
Updated: 15 October 2025
