This meeting of RCN Congress asks RCN Council to explore what more it could do to advocate for men's help issues. Has the time come for a 'Mens Health Forum'? #RCN25 Resolution - Passed ✅️ @rcn.org.uk @rcnsurreybranch.bsky.social

That this meeting of RCN Congress discusses the potential long-term effect of the use of the title 'internationally educated nurse' #RCN25 @rcnsurreybranch.bsky.social

That this meeting of RCN Congress calls on RCN Council to investigate the impact of physician associates on nursing Robust discussions from the debating hall Resolution - Passed ✅️ #RCN25 @rcnsurreybranch.bsky.social

@rcn.org.uk delegates voted to turn this MFD into a Resolution We need to lobby the UK government's, NHS and Independant social care providers need to develop a sustainable strategy to address the shortage of roles for newly Registered Nurses Resolution - Passed ✅️ #RCN25

Is the current nursing regulation fit for practise? Emotive discussions that spoke of racism, discrimination, persecution, and the lasting effects of vexatious referrals that take months and the outcome is then 'no case to answer' Resolution - Passed ✅️ #RCN25 @rcnsurreybranch.bsky.social

@rcn.org.uk delegates discuss the need for healthcare systems and providers across the UK to empower nurse leaders to ensure practise policies are clear and promote safe culturally appropriate personal centred care Resolution - Passed ✅️ #RCN25 @rcnsurreybranch.bsky.social

@rcn.org.uk discusses the impact of worker fatigue. How can we effectively care for others if we can't care for our own needs Resolution - Passed ✅️ #RCN25 @rcnsurreybranch.bsky.social

@rcn.org.uk Congress delegate debate for and against passionately and professionally about RCN Council exploring the establishment of a member credit union Rejected - ❎️ #RCN25 @rcnsurreybranch.bsky.social

Overwhelming support from @rcn.org.uk Congress delegates vote to lobby governments to review the lack of availability of practical, psychological, and emotional support mechanisms for men who experience domestic abuse Resolution- Passed ✅️ #RCN25 @rcnsurreybranch.bsky.social

Congress discusses the vital role that nursing staff play in quality improvement Do we have the capabilities, opportunities, and motivation to undertake the work. The passion in the debate says YES we do! #RCN25 @rcn.org.uk @rcnsurreybranch.bsky.social

The role that nursing staff can undertake in tackling health inequalities. Personal experience of being ignored by health care professionals that dismiss our knowledge of symptoms If they dismiss our knowledge, what are they doing to patients #RCN25 @rcn.org.uk @rcnsurreybranch.bsky.social

@rcn.org.uk passionately debates the need for RCN Council to urgently support workforce modelling that recognises the importance of registered nurses in Learning Disabilities Resolution - ✅️ #RCN25 @rcnsurreybranch.bsky.social

@bjgw.bsky.social presented an emotive item debating the importance and the need for the UK Government and Crown Dependencies to stop ignoring us and take URGENT action to invest in Social Care. 'Don't delay, Invest today' @rcn.org.uk @rcnsurreybranch.bsky.social #RCN25

Congress discussed the original MFD around whether the 50th anniversary of the H&S at Work Act was celebrating 50 years of failure. @rcn.org.uk delegates changed this to a Resolution to demand the government reviews and updates the Act to align to current workforce practise Passed - ✅️ #RCN25

An emotive topic that shouldn't need to be debated... The ban around the Care Workers Visa needs to be reversed. @rcn.org.uk Congress attendees spoke passionately to this matter, which was turned into a Resolution Passed - ✅️ #RCN25 @rcnsurreybranch.bsky.social

An emotive topic that shouldn't need to be debated... The ban around the Care Workers Visa needs to be reversed. @rcn.org.uk Congress attendees spoke passionately to this matter, which was turned into a Resolution Passed - ✅️ #RCN25 @rcnsurreybranch.bsky.social

Hearing from Nurses who work in war zones and are witness to horrific injuries, low resources and the risk of injury, abduction, torture, and even death They should not have to work like this.. They are nurses, not fighters This has to change #RCN25 @rcn.org.uk

Assaults on nursing staff and employer responsibility I presented the item in 2017, that led to the legislation change in 2018. Why are we still not getting the support from employers We need robust debrief sessions, active and compassionate support to report, and time to heal #RCN25

Good Morning Congress Agenda Committee elections are open Voting members please collect your ballot papers from the Governance It would be a honour to be your 'Number 1' Please vote #RCN25

A passionate @rcn.org.uk Report of Council, delivered eloquently by Chair of Council, Carmel O'Boyle. Amazing dress!! #RCN25 @rcnsurreybranch.bsky.social

'Enough is Enough! We want career profession! We want a pay rise! @rcn.org.uk has spoken #RCN25 @rcnsurreybranch.bsky.social

@rcn.org.uk Congress delegates discussing the implications of health tourism on both the patients, NHS, and primary care services #RCN25 @rcnsurreybranch.bsky.social

@rcn.org.uk Congress attendees discuss and share their experiences of having to pay hundreds or thousands of pounds for their student education. Basically they are paying to work for free! This has to change Resolution-Passed ✅️ @rcnsurreybranch.bsky.social #RCN25

Congress delegates hear about the emotional and financial hardships that international nursing students are facing on a day to day basis. @rcn.org.uk must lobby universities and the government to address this #RCN25 @rcnsurreybranch.bsky.social

Congress heard from Mary Brigid Collins from Pavee Point About the discrimination and racism experienced by the Roma and Traveller communities. Healthcare discrimination is not acceptable for anyone and needs to be stopped @rcn.org.uk @rcnsurreybranch.bsky.social #RCN25

Governments are accountable for this unacceptable position. Putting enormous pressure on ED and ambulance staff and so wrong for patients

Very emotive topic on whonis accountable for the care of patients in ambulances Powerful poem from Lyndsey about the harsh reality of corridor care @rcn.org.uk @rcnsurreybranch.bsky.social #RCN25

Starmer’s new immigration #whitepaper plans to end overseas recruitment of care workers — a move that could deepen the staffing crisis in health & social care. Who will care when we close the door on those willing to? #RCN25

@rcn.org.uk members attending #RCN25 discuss nursing's role in combating human trafficking Personal experiences combined with professional experiences - the power of Congress changed this MFD to a Resolution Passed ✅️ @rcnsurreybranch.bsky.social

Patients waiting in ambulances aren’t in a corridor — but they’re still caught in the same crisis. Who’s accountable for their care? Delays blur responsibility, but patients deserve clear, safe, and dignified care at every stage. #RCN25 #STOPCorridorCare #PatientSafety

Emergency item - MFD presented by Dawn Marr to discuss the impact of synthetic opiates and how nursing staff can reduce the harm associated with them. Changed to a Resolution from the floor Passed ✅️ @rcn.org.uk @rcnsurreybranch.bsky.social #RCN25

Fringe Event - Anticipatory Grief The importance of patient and carer discussions with regards to Advance Care Planning Anticipatory Care Planning Future Care Planning We need to ask the question 'What do I need to know about you to give you the best care possible' @rcn.org.uk #RCN25

Good Morning @rcn.org.uk Day 2 of #RCN25 @linb.bsky.social welcomes us all to the hall and runs through how Congress runs @rcnsurreybranch.bsky.social

Resolution passed! #RCN25

Speaking from the heart and first hand experience of how access assessments of neurodiverse conditions in adults needs to improve. This government need to listen #RCN25

Keynote address from Nicola Ranger @rcn.org.uk CEO and General Secretary. Addressing delegates at #RCN25

Just attended the Neurodiversity session at RCN Congress & made a new acquaintance. We had a great discussion about the work we need to do to improve conditions for Neurodivegent Nurses in our NHS #rcn25 @rcn.org.uk

Fabtastic news and well deserved. Congratulations @durhamx2.bsky.social

Happy #InternationalNursesDay everyone! I want to join so many others around the world to say thank you to nursing staff everywhere. I see the immense contribution you make every day, and as RCN President I will work tirelessly to ensure you get the recognition you deserve.

Well deserved. Congratulations Tracie

Watching the live stream as I travel to #RCN25 Talking about the 'toxic culture' in nursing and the need for it to stop A necessity if we are going to raise the profile of nursing as a positive career. @rcn.org.uk

@rcnsurreybranch.bsky.social branch chair Daniel Faleti welcomes members to our Spring of Learning event - Neurodiversity in Healthcare #Neurodiversity #CPD @rcn.org.uk

Check out RCN Surrey Branch's Spring of Learning event Neurodiversity in Healthcare Follow the link to book on to this in person event. www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Today is International Long Covid Awareness Day... Show your support today and everyday by wearing a Long Covid Awareness Pin.

Closing remarks from Nicola Ranger RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive A very poignant and thought-provoking conference. Highlighting the long-term effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and how change needs to happen moving forwards. @rcn.org.uk @rcnsurreybranch.bsky.social #RCNLongCovid

Learning from the Pandemic and Looking to the Future: Q&A panel Hearing from the panel about how the learning from Covid-19 influences future planning #RCNLongCovid @rcn.org.uk @rcnsurreybranch.bsky.social

Hearing from Nicole O'Reilly, @rcn.org.uk Senior Legal Officer and Solicitor about the UK Covid-19 Inquiry and other inquiries that are on going. #RCNLongCovid @rcnsurreybranch.bsky.social

Informative session from Dr Alison Twycross RN regarding Long Covid: the role of reasonable adjustments in the workplace #RCNLongCovid @rcn.org.uk @rcnsurreybranch.bsky.social

Delegates hear from Dr Dee Burrows, RCN Member, about how @rcn.org.uk Welfare Services supported her with it being acknowledged that she contracted Covid-19 at work, validating her claim for IIDB. @rcnsurreybranch.bsky.social #RCNLongCovid