How was everyone’s week? Our team has been busy training members and strengthening their voices. Thursday took me to Daisy Hill, spending the day with my WPT members and listening to the issues being faced on the frontline. #WPT #Union #DaisyHill #NursingVoices #OnTheGround #Solidarity

Also of interest to #WomensHistory @womenshistnet.bsky.social

A reminder that real change doesn’t come from perfection or politeness. It comes from people who care enough to disrupt, challenge, and push back. The ones who refuse to stay quiet💜 #Banksy #ArtWithAMessage #StreetArt #MakeTheWorldBetter #ArtThoughts #DisruptToCreate #InspirationEverywhere

Banksy has always been one of my favourite artists, and I visited his new exhibition. Walking through that space felt like stepping into a conversation about society, power, hope, and humanity. 🖤Art that makes you think 💜Art that makes you feel 🤍Art that stays with you #banksy #limitless #art

🌟 A week of WPT training and I’m ending it feeling energised. There’s something powerful about watching people connect with their own story of self, that moment when confidence clicks, voices strengthen, and you can feel the purpose in the room shift. #Organising #Nursing #RCN #StoryOfSelf

RCN NI Cervical Cytology Update for registered nurses working in primary care This update is funded by the SPPG for registered nurses working in primary care based in Northern Ireland only. #rcn #nurseeducation #primarycare #SPPG

📆 On 22 January join the Radical Nurses Group (RNG) for their event: A History of Activism. The RNG have been fighting for better conditions for nursing staff and patients for over four decades – if you’re interested in the history of nursing activism this free online event is not to be missed.

Interested in a career in Nursing or Midwifery? Pathways into Nursing and Midwifery Event on 25 March 2026 at Belfast Met, Titanic Quarter 2 pm to 7 pm. #nursing #midwifery #rcn #careerinnursing

Sign up to the Weekly WhatsApp Rep Briefing 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 #stayinformed #union #rep #rcn

🌍 No matter where we are in the world, nurses are fighting the same fight, for safety,respect, and fair pay. Standing in solidarity with the nurses in NYC today Your struggle is our struggle Your voice is our voice✊🏼 #NurseSolidarity #NYCNurses #FairPayForNurses www.instagram.com/p/DTaJByaDzn...

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✨A busy week in the world of organising✊🏼 Monday's announcement that nursing has been added to Annex 20 Tuesday: connected with members in the Royal Thursday: we hosted a session to guide members through the Job Evaluation process, answering questions and helping build confidence #AfC #nursing #rcn

What were your reads in 2025? #OrganisingReads #UnionStrong #SolidarityInAction #UnionReads #OrganiserLife #LabourMovement #ReadForTheRevolution #WorkersUnite #ReadingForSolidarity #UnionCommunity #OrganisingTools #BooksWeLove #UnionReads #OrganisingBooks #WorkersRights #SolidarityReads

#happynewyear #nursing #wishlist #safestaffing #fairpay #respect

Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 #christmas #MerryChristmasNurses #NurseSolidarity #SolidarityAtChristmas #ChristmasOnShift

Understanding domestic abuse and violence against women and girls: A safeguarding issue for health professionals Hosted by the RCN NI Sexual Health Network & Justice and Secure Settings Network for RCN members and non-members 17 February 2026 7pm-8.30pm #rcnni #nurseeducation #domesticabuse

#StandWithDoctors ✊👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ #DoctorsStrike 🩺⚖️ #BMA 🧡 #SolidarityWithDoctors 🤝💙 #HealthcareJustice ⚖️🏥 #FairPayForDoctors 💰🩺 #ProtectOurNHS 🛡️🏥 #SaveOurHealthService ❤️🏥 #NHSStrong 💪 #HealthcareMatters 🩺🌍 #PayRestorationNow 🔄💷 #FairPayNow 💵✅ #RespectDoctors 🙌👩‍⚕️ #InvestInHealthcare 📈🏥

#UnionStrong 💪 #OrganiseToWin 🏆 #PowerInNumbers 🔢 #Nursing 👩🏼‍⚕️ #BuildPowerTogether 🛠️ #LeadershipInAction 🌟 #ReadingForChange 📚 #KnowledgeIsPower 🧠 #Storytelling 📖 #FromSupporterToLeader🪜 #RCN ✊🏼

#OrganisingForChange #PeoplePower #LeadershipDevelopment #RCNReadingClub #Organising

#flonursenightingale #kindness #kindnessisnotweakness

📝RCN NI Understanding anticoagulation and management of patients in primary care (This update is funded by the SPPG for registered nurses working in primary care based in Northern Ireland only) #rcn #primarycare #education

📚 Join Our Organising Reading Club We’re diving into Organising: People, Power, Change. 📅 16 Dec | 9:30–10:15 📧 For more information, a copy of the handbook or to reserve your spot: [email protected] Let’s learn, share, and grow together! #RCN #PeoplePowerChange #Union #Organising

Today at Belfast Castle, I joined Rep, Janine for the Belfast Trust's final welcome event of the year. It was a joy to chat with student members who are now stepping into their first posts, and to connect with our wider membership✨ #Union #Nursing #HCA #BelfastCastle #Solidarity #belfasttrust

It’s been a busy week. We celebrated Support Workers Day in the Downe and on Tuesday, I joined the Health&Wellbeing Day at City Hospital. #SupportWorkersDay #HealthAndWellbeing #UnionStrong #NursingAdvocacy #TogetherWeRise

Back from our team away days in Liverpool 💚 We explored story of self and story of us and it was powerful,honest,and uplifting.Everyone joined in and we left feeling more connected and inspired. #StoryOfUs #TeamAwayDays #LiverpoolMoments #StrongerTogether #Connected #Inspired #Team #RCN #Organising

Also useful for children's nurses and teachers 😂 #santa #christmas

#histnursing #histmed s’endort history of health care online talks - open to anyone .

🌟Happy Saturday🌟 Workplace Teams has officially kicked off! Training is underway and it’s been great connecting with the members taking part. Excited to see how this journey unfolds together. #rcn #union #nursing #organising

Had a great time at the Belfast Trust induction day yesterday with rep,Amanda,chatting with newly qualified nurses, catching up with members, and signing up fresh faces to the union.Good luck to everyone starting off in their career and new new roles💙#RCN #Nursing #[email protected]

Happy Halloween 👻🎃 #halloween

RCN Foundation 15x15 Challenge✨ Big thanks to everyone who came to my coffee morning. Together we raised £205. In true Northern Irish style, we enjoyed fifteens as part of the 15x15 challenge and they went down a treat🧁 Grateful for your generosity and support. @rcnfoundation.bsky.social

Enjoying a cup of coffee in my @rcnplymouthbranch.bsky.social mug. #coffeetime #rcn

I had the pleasure of being invited to speak at two RCN AGMs last week discussing activism in nursing. Loved the energy, great member engagement, and real hope for the future of organising. Thanks to everyone who came along✊ #NursingActivism #UnionStrong #RCN

Lidia and Emma Jane welcomed Steph, Head of organising to Craigavon this week. She enjoyed meeting members and seeing the rep's at work. #union #reps #nursing #rcn @rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social @rcnactivism.bsky.social

On Monday we welcomed Safiah one of our new activist engagement officers to the Belfast office. She started her visit off with a ward walk hosted by our RVH rep Janine—connecting with members, and hearing local concerns. @rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social @rcnactivism.bsky.social

📝Reminder Northern branch AGM tonight #agm #rcn #organising #nursesvoice

It's Belle's favourite month when we do our Walk 100km with your dog in October for the Samaritans If anyone can spare some pennies. I would be very grateful 💚 fundraise.samaritans.ie/s/1127/1132 #samaritans #worldmentalhealthday

Today is World Mental Health day and we're reminding everyone to check in and catch up with someone you care about.A simple conversation with a friend, family member,colleague or neighbour can have a positive impact on their mental health. 💚Samaritans ☎️ 116 123 ✉️ [email protected] #mentalhealth

RCN Director, Rita Devlin said earlier “It is nothing short of shameful that it is our own Northern Ireland politicians who are forcing nursing staff in Northern Ireland back onto the picket lines in order to get the pay award that has been recommended, and which they all agreed should be paid.”

Today I had the pleasure of attending the Belfast Trust Welcome Event at Belfast Castle alongside RCN rep, Janine. It was great chatting with the newly qualified nurses as they embark on their first posts. Wishing you all every success as you begin your nursing careers. #RCN #BelfastTrust #Nursing

In 1951, trade unions bought Wortley Hall to create a space for education, rest, and collective strength. I was lucky enough to be there last week for training—amazing sessions, rich history, and a real sense of history in every room. #union #learning #UnionTraining

Attended the RCN NI History of Nursing Network on Friday evening for a commemorative event to honour the thousands of nurses from across Ireland who made a profound contribution to WW2 which marked the 80th anniversary of the war’s end. #rcn #history #historyofnursing #ww2history

The RCN South Western Branch AGM will take place on Monday 29 September from 7pm to 8pm on MS Teams. If you attend one branch meeting a year, make sure it's the AGM! Register now to support your local branch: https://bit.ly/4nfsq7I

Started my TU course with an inspiring session, learning about the fierce voices who shaped early struggles for justice and equality, reminding me just how far women have come, and how much further we can go.Grateful to be learning,reflecting,and building solidarity. #Union #RadicalWomen #Solidarity

Attended a Team Day with my institute colleagues. Loved the sessions, learned loads, and left feeling inspired by the ideas and people around me. Looking forward to putting it all into practice and collaborating with brilliant minds across the RCN. #ProfessionalGrowth #Collaboration #union #rcn

📝 Reminder RCN Southern branch AGM is tomorrow. Sign up and join the meeting to make a difference in shaping your local branch activities #rcn #nursesvoice #agm

The RCN staff have attended Queens and Magee to meet first year nurses over the last week. It's been great chatting to the student nurses and welcoming them to the RCN. Good luck in your studies. Haven't signed up yet, click the link below 👇 #rcn #studentnurse #study m.youtube.com/watch?v=wJ4b...

RCN South Eastern branch's walking group had a lovely walk from Bushmills to Portballintrae on Saturday and we were so lucky to experience all four seasons.

🚀 Launching soon: New Rep Connect - our first community on the brand new RCN Activism App! An online space for reps accredited in the past 2 years to share ideas, ask questions and get support from peers. 📱 Read all about it in Sharon Osborne's blog: www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...