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Five ways to be a good LGBTQ+ ally
Find out how to support your colleagues with RCN rep Billy's top tips, from avoiding assumptions to speaking out
Updated: 14 August 2025 -
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5 ways to support staff observing Ramadan
Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. Hamira shares her tips for how to respect and support colleagues taking part
Updated: 3 August 2024 -
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NHS workforce plan: what does it mean for nursing?
170,000 more nurses, 64,000 nursing associates and 10,000 extra nursing students in England each year by 2037. It’s an ambitious plan from the UK government, but we have serious concerns about how it’ll be delivered without proper investment in the existing nursing workforce
Updated: 14 August 2025 -
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Working in the heat: know your rights
Unforgiving uniforms, outdated heating systems and lack of water stations can create dangerous work environments. Employers have a duty of care to keep you safe in hot weather
Updated: 20 June 2025 -
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When tears take over: how to manage crying at work
Crying at work can make us feel unprofessional or out of control. But it shouldn't. Coach Melody Wilding shares her insights on how to cope when tears take over
Updated: 16 July 2024 -
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'Micro refers to its subtle delivery – not its impact'
Nurse Educator Lorna explains how to call out microaggressions
Updated: 30 April 2023 -
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Academic writing: what you need to know
Essay deadline approaching? RCN Wales librarian Vikki Killington shares her top tips for how to write in a more formal style.
Updated: 15 June 2024 -
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Are you an internationally educated nurse working in the NHS?
Here’s why you should vote ‘yes’ in our England strike ballot
Updated: 11 November 2023 -
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Video | 'He was a hero': how the RCN provided legal support after one nurse's tragic COVID-19 death
When RCN member Gareth tragically died from COVID-19 in 2020, his wife Linda contacted us for legal support. Here's how we helped her through the difficult inquest
Updated: 11 November 2023 -
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RAAC: what you need to know
The use of reinforced aerated autoclaved concrete (RAAC) in hospitals and other health care buildings poses a risk to staff and patients in premises prone to collapse. Here’s the lowdown on where it’s found and what to do if you’re worried
Updated: 17 July 2025
