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‘Fertility has a huge emotional impact on people’s lives’
Specialist nurse Francesca takes us behind the scenes of fertility nursing, where COVID-19 is having an impact on women’s mental health, vaccine hesitancy and her ability to physically comfort her patients.
Updated: 31 January 2026 -
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Flexible working: a guide for RCN reps
With more nursing staff seeking flexibility in their working hours, Maggy explains how she’s helped members achieve a better work-life balance
Updated: 31 January 2026 -
Joint statement on Myanmar: 5 year anniversary of coup amidst continued attacks on health care
Joint statement on Myanmar: 5 year anniversary of coup amidst continued attacks on health care
Updated: 2 February 2026 -
Band 2 Health Care Support Workers undertaking Band 3 duties to vote on NHS Wales collective agreement
Proposed measures include validating roles and making corrective payments.
Updated: 1 February 2026 -
Dementia Care Principles for People in Prison
A diagnosis of dementia is profound. It affects the person, their circle of support, and the wider community - particularly if that community is a prison. The Royal College of Nursing has adapted its long-established SPACE principles in order to promote dementia care in prisons. This document sets o...
Updated: 2 February 2026 -
Nursing staff proud to support the roll out of Martha's rule
RCN Chief Nursing Officer Lynn Woolsey said: “Nursing staff are patients’ greatest advocates and they have been proud to support Martha’s rule. By working together, clinicians, parents and families have not only helped to reduce anxiety but also improve care and advance learning."
Updated: 2 February 2026 -
Coping With Grief While Caring for Others: A Mental Health Nurse’s Perspective on the importance of Self-Compassion and Self Care.
Watson’s Theory of Human Caring (1979) serves as a reminder of the enduring importance of compassion toward both oneself and others.
Updated: 3 February 2026 -
Maternal Sepsis
Maternal sepsis is a preventable but life threatening condition. Early recognition, rapid response and vigilant nursing and midwifery care saves lives. This blog explores its impact, and why it matters locally and globally.
Updated: 3 February 2026 -
Learning from Lives and Deaths: A wake-up call about learning disability nursing
The recent publication of the delayed LeDeR review shows that people with learning disabilities continue to experience catastrophic health inequalities. Commitment to address inequalities needs real commitment to registered nurses in learning disabilities.
Updated: 3 February 2026 -
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: The Future Approach to Quality Regulation
RCN response to the Office for Students' consultation on the future approach to quality regulation.
Updated: 4 February 2026
