Student nurses: what we’re demanding in England

Supporting you to make your mark on nursing

Reflections on supportive oncology in 2025

Attending the UKASCC 2025 Conference in Manchester reminded me how supportive oncology connects every part of cancer care. From prevention to palliation, it’s about helping people live well, not just longer, with and beyond cancer.

Pay, representation and new recruits – a busy autumn in prospect

The latest thoughts from North West Regional Director, Simon Browes.

Baby Loss Awareness Week

This blog looks at Baby Loss Awareness Week, an important time for nurses working in early pregnancy care & also for nurses working in areas that may care for women in early pregnancy.

International law must be used to protect nursing staff in conflict zones

An RCN report highlights increasing incidents of violence against staff and health facilities, and accounts from nursing staff working in war zones

Why Newly Registered Nurses Need to Understand Research — Or Risk Being Left Behind

Starting out as a newly registered nurse can feel overwhelming. You’re expected to make independent decisions, provide safe care, and be recognised as a professional in your own right. But many of us don’t always feel confident when it comes to research or evidence — and that can make speaking up ha...

Care amongst the chaos

This report outlines the rising incidence of violence against staff and health facilities, and presents accounts from nursing staff working in many war zones. It is grounded in the fundamental principle that health care workers must be protected, not persecuted. It does not align with any side in an...

High turnover, ageing workforce and decline in skilled staff major concern in social care, warns Royal College of Nursing

RCN Head of Independent Health and Social Care Claire Sutton said: “While there has been a small increase in the number of registered nurses working in the sector, high rates of turnover, an ageing workforce, and a decline in skilled staff are major causes for concern."

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South East Region Board Meeting

Meeting of the South East region board.