@rcn.org.uk representing UK nurses at European Federation of Nursing Associations talking about the key issues for nursing across Europe. Lots of common issues

⏰ You can join our free #RCN25 webinars today and tomorrow where you can explore critical thinking, evaluation skills and more. Book your free space on the link below ⬇️

Lisa's story is just one of many we hear from nursing staff who have been severely impacted by long COVID. On #LongCOVIDAwarenessDay, we reiterate our call for the government to recognise it as an occupational disease. If need support with long COVID, visit our website: buff.ly/Z490BtH

Powerful story from Flo Panel Coates at RCN #LongCovidAwarenessDay event. @shh-uk.bsky.social @pmarquisrcn.bsky.social

A whirlwind visit to Devon last week by Nicola Ranger, RCN Chief Executive & General Secretary, who met teams across South Devon in a range of settings. Nicola said she was struck by the commitment of members to advocate for their service users and is committed to the RCN supporting them.

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It's #HeartUnions week! 💙💚🤍 What better time than now to get active in your union? Be the change. Come and get involved: rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved

Meet Bejoy Sebastian, the newly elected President of the RCN. A critical care nurse for almost 14 years in the UK, his deep-rooted, family-connected passion for the profession can be traced back to the beginnings of his career in Kerala, India. Watch his first message 👇

Today, we are reiterating calls for urgent intervention as new findings show half of the public think government should solve the corridor crisis in NHS hospitals within a year, if it acts now. Explore what else the poll found below, and read more in our latest member news ➡️ bit.ly/40GV1sw

The number of devastating testimonies in our corridor care crisis report is astounding. But numbers are what makes a union strong. If we come together, WE can be astounding. 💪 Want to do your bit? Become a Health and Safety rep: www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved...

In a new interview this week, Helené Donnelly speaks to Helen Hughes and Peter Duffy about her experience speaking up at Mid Staffs, ongoing barriers to staff raising concerns and the need for a holistic approach to cultural change. Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddpj...

#PoisonedPlanet "As structure fires eat through the plethora of materials inside a home, they can release not just hydrogen-cyanide gas but also hydrochloric acid, dioxins, furans, aerosolized phthalates, & other gaseous contaminants, volatile organic compounds." www.theatlantic.com/science/arch...

The UK government cannot understand the impact of care in corridors on patients, families and staff if it isn't being reported. Alongside a coalition of organisations, we’ve written to Wes Streeting MP and NHS England calling for mandatory reporting. Read more:

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Hear Ruth talk about our Nursing Workforce Standards and how the standard on leadership encouraged her to join her local medical committee and represent the voice of the general practice nursing workforce. Learn more about our Nursing Workforce Standards ➡️ https://buff.ly/41ILwLk

We have to get corridors back to what they are, corridors!

"What was once an extraordinary escalation measure is now commonplace across our NHS. There is no scenario in which it constitutes good or safe care" - @rcn.org.uk chief Nicola Ranger

As a critical care nurse you are highly trained, so your pay should reflect your specialist skills. Join our free online session to master the job evaluation system and explore the process of re-banding. 🗓️ January 16 🕡 6:30pm - 8pm 🔗 https://buff.ly/42aJcwO

Wanting to focus on building creativity and/or sustainability into your 2025 lifestyle? Join artist Lisa Gornick for this fun and easy art-based exploration of nursing and the climate crisis! 🗓️ 14 January 2025 ⌚ 17:30-18:30 📌 Online Book now: https://buff.ly/4259L6I

surveys.rcn.org.uk/s/ZZLNWD/ I urge all @rcn.org.uk GPN members to take a look - have your say, show your worth, primary care is key to care processes and supporting future generations ⭐️ #RCN #nursing #GPN

Great to see @rcn.org.uk General Secretary Nicola Ranger on Laura Kuenssberg this morning raising the concerns nursing has about health and social care services now

Last day to reply 12 Jan. @rcn.org.uk

COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE - COLLAPSE UK population ⬆️7% - 2012-24 ❌GPs ⬇️ 7% ❌District nurses ⬇️42% ❌Health Visitors ⬇️30% ❌Learning Disability Nurses⬇️23% ❌School Nurses⬇️25% ❌Nursing home beds ⬇️ 12% ❌Residential Care home beds ⬇️16% ❌Social care cuts Fund not reform! @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social

Wishing all of our members a Happy New Year. 🎊 Thank you for everything that you do to care for patients and their loved ones - not just over the festive period, but 365 days a year.

Looking for 2 experience Nurse leaders to lead our Teams in the NW and Eastern/East Mids regions. careers.rcn.org.uk/Vacancies/Va...

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🆕 | 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 ⬇️

Our General Secretary Professor Nicola Ranger met MPs today to repeat our disappointment at the UK government's proposed 2.8% pay increase. ‘We need hope, and we need some hope quite urgently'. Catch up with what Nicola had to say: bit.ly/4feAS2j

Today the UK government recommended a pay increase of 2.8% for nursing staff in 2025/26, as little as £2 extra a day. This is deeply offensive, detrimental to patients & contradictory to hopes of rebuilding the NHS. We are calling for direct negotiations on pay - our full response: bit.ly/49Dn28s

Following a debate at RCN Congress 2024, we are supporting calls for the decriminalisation of abortion. We believe abortion should always be treated as a health matter, with regulation and safe-guarding practices in place. Read more in our latest member news piece. bit.ly/3OGAH4E

The agenda at our annual Congress is set by you, the members. 📝 Help bring attention to those all-important nursing issues. Submit an agenda item by 8 January. Need inspiration? You can find tips and examples of past debates on our website ➡️ bit.ly/3VKOrgl #RCN25

It is widely recognised that health care workers are at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 and subsequently long COVID. Read our recent report detailing our members' experiences of long COVID that further shows the devastating and life-changing impact this has had for many. bit.ly/3ZrxTi7

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

Join us, two weeks from now, for another #NurseSky #SkyChat where we discuss current affairs and issues in nurisng. The topic is "Nursing's image and identity" See you all there! Sunday Dec 15th at 7pm.