We send our support to Alex Pretti's family and loved ones, and the global nursing community which has lost a devoted member. No matter where they are in the world, they - and the people they serve - deserve to be safe, both at work and in their communities.

How are you standing up for nursing this year? 📣 Join Chair of Council, @faerycaramel.bsky.social, and share your pledge for 2026. Share this post to show your commitment, and find more pledges to share by reading Carmel’s update. ➡️ https://bit.ly/44I3Y7F

@rcn.org.uk Merry Christmas to you all, and to our nursing family, I hope the festive period is calm, I wish you joy and hope for the new year. 🌟💙🌟

In a recent update to members, Chair of RCN Council @faerycaramel.bsky.social encourages everyone to renew their commitment to standing up for change - for themselves, their colleagues and their patients. Read more. ⬇️

A reflection for xmas. shibley.substack.com/p/last-and-t...

On behalf of RCN Council, we send our thoughts and prayers to all lose affected by Storm Melissa. Nursing staff will be directly impacted by this disaster and we know they will be doing all they can to provide care to others. We stand with our nursing colleagues across the Caribbean 💙 @rcn.org.uk

In light of the news of today's horrific attack on the Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester, our General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger responds on behalf of the RCN.

We are deeply shocked and saddened by the incident in Liverpool yesterday. Our thanks are with all those involved in the response. We are here if you need support: buff.ly/ESz6ekd

@rcn.org.uk #RCN25

Enough is enough. Let’s get loud! The message from #RCN25 is clear: don’t mess with nursing staff. Watch this space! 💚💪

@natlou28.bsky.social and I are here! #RCN25 we’re nearly ready! See you soon @rcn.org.uk 💙

Myself and @faerycaramel.bsky.social had the honour of representing @rcn.org.uk at Royal garden Party on 7th May 2025 . It was a privilege to represent our amazing members We was able to talk lots people about Nursing and issue nursing is facing .

Nursing student Sean Mahony, from @exeter.ac.uk, speaking eloquently, with insight and empathy, about his practice placement in adult social care nursing at the @rcn.org.uk.

On #WorldAsthmaDay, thelancet.com homepage is highlighting Asthma in focus: bridging care gaps, new therapies, & global trends Check out the highlighted asthma content and explore more in The Lancet Asthma Clinic collection tinyurl.com/yc2nwt8n

Well. Congress just got real! Can’t wait to see you @rcn.org.uk a week to go! 💙

With just over a week until Congress, RCN President Bejoy Sebastian looks ahead and considers some of the important issues that will be debated by our members. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3S6aTRz

“A right for every nurse to work in an environment that looks after and supports them.” Lena, RCN Professional Lead for Nursing Workforce, explains how nursing staff across the UK can engage with the Nursing Workforce Standards to deliver change in their workplaces. ☑️ Learn more: buff.ly/kV4RnDb

Today, cadets demonstrated skills learned as Royal College of Nursing King’s Cadets to HM King Charles III. His Majesty was greeted by Professor Nicola Ranger, RCN General Secretary & Chief Executive, who introduced him to cadets and the staff who run the programme across the UK. ➡️ buff.ly/o9PFsd4

I hope to be supportive Vice Chair of council alongside @faerycaramel.bsky.social we want create and college where every members feels valued and that they have part to play in strengthening the nursing profession and the nursing voice

International Nurses Day 2025 theme revealed The wellbeing of nursing staff will be the focus of the 2025 International Nurses Day (IND), those behind the initiative have revealed. #nursing #IND2025 #IND25 #internationalnursesday #nurse #nurses #nursewellbeing www.nursingtimes.net/nurse-wellbe...

This week three hospitals in Merseyside have declared critical incidents as the NHS struggles to cope with soaring demand This is what it’s like for patients and staff inside those crisis-hit hospitals 👇 www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

I just listened to my amazing colleagues discuss the mirena coil on their new podcast between two ovaries! Really worth a listen for some mirena myth busting open.spotify.com/episode/4lHw...

Our fresh new logo for #MHNursesDay 2025! So glad to have colleagues join us on BlueSky as we begin to disengage from what used to be Twitter. Look forward to joining our global celebrations together on 21st February!

Soooo, yes we recognise there is a crisis, and we plan to get to it in 2028? Investing in social care now would relieve pressure on the NHS, and lessening the need to outsource to private providers. www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

Today Stephen Kinnock and I announce the biggest funding for hospices in a generation: £100 million for improving buildings, kit and technology £26 million grant for children and young people’s hospices An early Christmas present for hospices that do a wonderful job for families.

Ouch! Solving the riddle of pain

Government has the power to improve nursing pay, but right now the UK govt has suggested only funding a 2.8% pay increase for NHS staff in England next year. We say the PRB process is outdated. It's time for direct negotiations on pay. Agree? Sign our open letter: buff.ly/3VDEkfN

#NHS GP for over 30yrs / 100% NHS 90%+ voted for action to highlight the problem of 20% reduced funding, 20% more work, 7% fewer GPs 1/4 under 30s left in the last few years, 3000+ under employed/unemployed The choice for many GPs is to leave GP, NHS, the country @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social

Our forums and networks cover a wide range nursing specialisms and their work helps to shape the nursing profession. Find out how you can get more involved and learn more about the work of your forum on our website. https://buff.ly/2KQkh93

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District Nurses are the clinical experts, key coordinators and the glue of community nursing services, ensuring people & their loved ones are cared for at home with professionalism, person centered care & advanced skills. @TheQNI champions the work of DNs every day. qni.org.uk/explore-qni/...

I am honoured to be the new vice chair on council.myself, the new chair of council @faerycaramel.bsky.social and new council are looking forward supporting and developing the college to strengthen the voice of nursing and the value of the nursing profession throughout the UK and beyond .

www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve... Congratulations @Carmel & @natlou28.bsky.social New #Chair and #Vice Chair of @thercn.bsky.social #Council Looking forward to us continuing from Board Chairs to #Council Progressing important issues affecting nursing #Inspire #Lead #Governance #Fairpay #Safestaffing

Can I be very honest? Our little non-profit relies on merchandise sales to power our work fighting for the NHS. This year because Twitter imploded, we have had fewer orders and I’m very worried. If you need beautiful Christmas cards, a lovely pen or stocking, please could you support EveryDoctor?💙..

Newfound admiration for Nicola Ranger @thercn.bsky.social “It's no longer just about a percentage pay rise. “It's what are we doing, particularly in England, to make sure that we both retain and recruit brilliant nurses in every single sector, and that is what we're disappointed about.”

🆕 | New Chair and Vice Chair of RCN Council have been elected. Carmel O’Boyle will lead our governing body with Natalie Brooks elected as Vice Chair. Find out more in our latest member news story ⬇️

Congratulations to @faerycaramel.bsky.social on your elections to Chair of Council and @natlou28.bsky.social to Vice Chair of Council Absolutely the right people for the roles, who have both always had the voices of all @thercn.bsky.social members at the forefront of all they do for the college

Investment in nursing is key to achieving the Prime Minister's plan to cut NHS waiting lists. His Plan for Change needs a plan to turn our profession around. Read our response to today's speech from the Prime Minister: bit.ly/3ZkEmKI

It's time for direct pay talks with government over NHS pay in England. Your elected Trade Union Committee members have withdrawn the RCN from the outdated NHS PRB process. It’s time for a change. Add your name to call on your MP’s support for negotiations. 📝 bit.ly/4g6AnIa

I've covered homelessness for many years, here in Liverpool - and in other major cities - things are as desperate as I can remember