Lipoedema: the hidden women’s health condition nurses and midwives need to know about

Lipoedema is a chronic, painful disorder affecting connective and fat tissue, lipoedema impacts approximately 10% of women worldwide. Despite this prevalence,many go undiagnosed for years, and this Blog explores some of the key facts around this devastating illness.

Raising the profile of pioneering nurses at the Glasgow Science Festival

This blog highlights our experience of running two events at the Glasgow Science Festival which shared the stories of pioneering nurses from Glasgow - tabletop activities in a museum and a walking tour of the Glasgow Necropolis cemetery with Friends of Glasgow Necropolis.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Royal College of Nursing responds to ONS data showing increased gap in life expectancy between the most and least deprived areas in England

Responding to ONS data showing an increased gap in life expectancy between the most and least deprived areas in England, Professor Nicola Ranger said the figures show why this week's NHS turnaround plan must not fail.

Mental Health Bill explained: how changes affect nursing staff

A guide for nursing staff on what's in the Mental Health Bill, what’s not, timescales and what the RCN is doing to influence change

The RCN IHSC team win at the Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care Awards 2024

Our brilliant IHSC team are officially winners of the Wellbeing At Work Award at this year's Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care Awards.

Pressure on nursing staff unrelenting as norovirus surges in NHS, says RCN

RCN Executive Director for England Patricia Marquis, said: “From one of the busiest summers ever, to now surging norovirus, the pressure on nursing staff is unrelenting. They are doing their best to keep people safe, but widespread vacancies and not enough beds mean they face an impossible job. Across England, they continue to report patients being crammed into corridors – ministers need to step up and act."

Defence Nursing webinars

Informal Visits

Arranging informal visits can really impress prospective employers, as well as help you determine whether the workplace environment seems right for you.

Menopause passport: starting conversations at work

RCN health and safety rep Wendy is driving forward an initiative to get women experiencing menopause symptoms the workplace support they need.