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National safety investigator finds corridor care a year-round issue, as RCN says system resigned to managed decline
RCN Chief Nursing Officer Lynn Woolsey said: "This is the clearest sign of the flawed thinking within a system that is resigned to managed decline. The reality is that there is no safe level of corridor care, or level of staffing that can make it so."
Updated: 19 January 2026 -
Menopause: A nurse’s lived experience
Samten’s blog is a powerful account of her peri-menopause experience as a woman of colour, and as a nurse herself. 89% of nurses in the UK are female, so it is vital to continue to raise awareness around menopause.
Updated: 19 January 2026 -
RCN Northumberland Tyne and Wear Branch AGM and pensions advisor update
This is a chance for members to actively choose or join your branch team and influence next year's activity and priorities, while also refreshing and updating on the latest pensions intelligence.
Updated: 19 January 2026 -
Meet the Team
More information about the Learning Disability Nursing Forum committee, including biographies and contact information.
Updated: 19 January 2026 -
RCN social media policy for members
RCN Social media policy for elected representatives and members.
Updated: 19 January 2026 -
Volunteering to help your career
Volunteering is an opportunity to help those in need whilst gaining new skills and experience. Find out how it could open new doors for you.
Updated: 11 January 2026 -
Wellbeing, Self Care and Resilience
Wellbeing, self care and resilience subject guide from the Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum. Highlights key information resources.
Updated: 13 January 2026 -
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A glorious patronage
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s association with the RCN stretched back to the first half of the 20th century and she was an RCN patron for more than 65 years
Updated: 19 January 2026 -
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Safer injecting facilities: why are they so controversial?
Lynn works at a heroin-assisted treatment facility and says ‘problematic’ drug use should be considered a health issue and treated like any other illness
Updated: 19 January 2026 -
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Dementia: ahead of the game
Nursing student Katie writes about her involvement in co-designing a game to help children and young people understand dementia
Updated: 19 January 2026