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27 blog posts
  • Melissa Mungovan Melissa Mungovan 16 Jun 2025

    Don’t be scared of the ‘H’ word

    Melissa Mungovan, from children's hospice service  Demelza, challenges common assumptions about palliative care and hospices.

  • Rian Gleave Rian Gleave 16 Jun 2025

    Talking about death and dying

    RCN South East's Rian Gleave reflects on the skills and sensitivities required for discussing death.

  • Michael Fanning Michael Fanning 19 May 2025

    RCN Dementia Awareness Week 2025

    In a very moving account, South East Board Chair, Michael Fanning, reflects on "finding the joy in the moment" when supporting a friend with dementia.

  • Ellen McNicholas Ellen McNicholas 12 May 2025

    Nurses' Day 2025: Thank you from the South East

    South East Regional Director Ellen McNicholas celebrates Nurses' Day 2025.

  • Michael Fanning Michael Fanning 6 May 2025

    Connecting with the Eating Disorders team: Insights and learning at Warneford Hospital

    One of my real pleasures is spending time visiting members at their place of work. It's a great opportunity to hear about their issues, find out about their work and use it as an opportunity to share Branch and SE Board updates.  

  • Rosemary Gorvin Rosemary Gorvin 29 Apr 2025

    What happens at a branch event?

    An insight into what happens at a branch learning event. Vice chair of the South East Board, Rosemary, shares her experience of visiting a Surrey Branch event.

  • Sally Bassett Sally Bassett 17 Mar 2025

    Celebrating my special gift

    RCN South East Council member Sally Bassett shares this personal and powerful blog on her journey with dyslexia.

  • Rian Gleave Rian Gleave 12 Mar 2025

    Responding to raised concerns

    RCN South East's Rian Gleave considers the most positive ways managers can respond to raised concerns.

  • Sally Bassett Sally Bassett 12 Mar 2025

    Effective leadership

    South East Council member Sally Bassett on how we can learn and develop into effective leaders.

  • Michael Fanning Michael Fanning 11 Mar 2025

    South East Board update Spring 2025

    An update on the first South East Board meeting of 2025.