The thing about people who hate is that they're living sad lives. Imagine how poor your life must be if all you have is hate rather than enjoying the beauty of nature and the richness of a diverse humanity? No amount of money can compensate for that. ♥️

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH 🏳️‍🌈 You matter 🏳️‍🌈 You are loved 🏳️‍🌈 You are worthy 🏳️‍🌈 Your identity is real and valid 🏳️‍🌈 BE PROUD. BE YOU! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍🌈

Words are powerful and your words make a difference! Standing up on stage at #RCN25 means you can add your voice to something you are passionate about, have knowledge of or have experience around. Your Voice Matters! ‘Who wants to stay where they do not feel wanted?’ #whitepaper

I'm about to head home from an amazing #RCN25. I absolutely love Congress but this year with NHS job cuts I didn't realise how much I needed Congress. Thank you to all the incredible people I've met. U have reminded me of my value. @rcndorset.bsky.social @rcnsouthwest.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk

Great to receive unanimous support for my item on investing in social care @rcn.org.uk Congress. Investing in social care is value for money, better for society but most importantly better for patients. So @kierstarmerpm.bsky.social don’t delay invest today ….. simple #RCN25

If we don’t invest in #LearningDisability Nurses - people will die! Our most vulnerable will go without the specialised care they need and deserve! Healthcare is a basic human right TO ALL PEOPLE! #RCN25

Powerful hearing international nurses and nursing support workers responding to Kier Statmer at RCN Congress. His words hurt. His anti-migrant rhetoric has been labeled a 'betrayal'. We called, they came. Thank you to all our international colleagues. #RCN25

This has been a concern for a long time&we know there needs to be investment. The UK Governments know this - how can we make them listen ? #RCN25

I spoke up about a subject close to my heart. It’s about more than visas. What is next? Are they going to look at those living in the U.K. with settled status? An emotive subject but one that needs to happen in light of the released white paper earlier this week. #RCN25

Congress debated an emergency item on the proposed care workers' visa ban this morning. Gloucestershire branch's Ewout Jackson spoke passionately on the topic, having moved here from the Netherlands 15 years ago. The item was passed with overwhelming support shown for international colleagues.

Joshua Mangwiro delivered a powerful and moving speech, passionately highlighting the indispensable contributions of our international colleagues, while boldly condemning the government’s disgraceful attempt to ban international care visas. #rcn25 #FutureLeader #LetsGetLoud

The care worker visa ban is a short-sighted move with long-term consequences. It risks collapsing an already fragile sector, separating families, and leaving thousands without essential care. This isn’t just immigration policy—it’s a threat to dignity, care, and compassion. #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

“Enough is enough! We want career progression. We want a pay-rise!!” #RCN25 @rcn.org.uk

Health tourism occurs for many reasons. But everyone needs to receive appropriate follow-up care when they come back. Any private care received anywhere should be legally required to be communicated to GPs directly by the providing company so this can be managed safely

“EDI is not a standalone issue. It’s the golden thread that runs through everything we do.” After launching the RCN equity, diversity and inclusion strategy a year ago, this year at Congress, we reflected on what we’ve achieved so far and what’s yet to come. Learn more ⬇️ #RCN25

Listening to an interesting discussion around the use of #AI in nurse education. AI can proof a valuable tool in nursing education if done right. It needs managing well and there is a need to learn to use it well. Nurses can not be replaced but AI can be a good sidekick. #RCN25

Wondering how to get more active in your union? Give @rcnactivism.bsky.social a follow and find out more at some of our sessions today! 📣 #RCN25

Hope you have a great day Ewout! ☀️ There's loads on today - networking, debates, drop-ins, and learning sessions - explore the whole programme ➡️ bit.ly/4dl2Sly

I believe that clear processes and a shared understanding of accountability are vital to ensuring safety for both patients and staff. However, we must tread carefully—by putting formal systems in place to manage these situations, we risk inadvertently normalising them. #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

This is a scandal in plain sight. Significant and urgent investment is required in the mental health nursing workforce to ensure people get the care they need. This is key to easing pressure on emergency departments. Read more ⬇️

A resolution brought to the floor around patients care responsibilities whilst having to wait in ambulances. Are we using ambulances as a way of extending our corridors? Who is accountable? Who is providing the care? So many questions #rcn25 @rcn.org.uk

@universityofessex.bsky.social your work on "Tackling the Blind Spot of the UK Anti-Slavery Regime: Groundbreaking Research on Modern Slavery Survivors in UK Prisons" just referenced at @rcn.org.uk congress 2025 #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

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

Nurses are often the first to spot signs of human trafficking — but are we equipped to act? It’s time to move beyond awareness and embed real training and pathways for intervention. Safeguarding alone isn’t enough. #RCN25

Love the banner from RCN’s Greater Liverpool and Knowsley branch on display here at #RCN25

Where is the #NursingCommunity on here? Who should I be following! Say hi 👋 #RCN25

Back on social (non-X edition!) and excited to be at #RCN25. Looking forward to the debate and connecting with others across nursing for shared learning, reflection, and a bit of solidarity too. #NewToBlueSky #Follow

Our #RCNDorsetBranch Secretary and #RCNSWBoardMember proudly showing her love for the profession #RCN25

@rcn.org.uk #RCN25 The Congress Gnome has been meeting lots of important people. Please come and meet it on the “Get Involved” stand today 😀

Day 2 of RCN Congress and my message is we can all be activists. All it takes is passion for change, the rest can be learned #RCN25 @rcn.org.uk

Day 2 of #RCN25 in sunny Liverpool - hoping for another great day of debates, laughter with my fellow nursing colleagues and networking opportunities! @rcn.org.uk

Professor Nicola Ranger, General Secretary & Chief Executive, is delivering her keynote address to thousands of members at #RCN25 today. She will tell our internationally educated members what the RCN is demanding the UK government do to properly value their contribution to health and care services.

It was an honour to address my first RCN Congress as RCN President, on International Nurses' Day no less. Really looking forward to meeting many of you over the coming days and hearing from our members as we set the agenda for nursing. #RCN25 #InternationalNursesDay

Really hoped to speak up on the first debate, but here are my thoughts @theRCN #RCN25 Let us be proud and loud about being positive for the amazing profession we are in!

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.

Happy #InternationalNursesDay! At #RCN25, in your workplace, online – share how you’re marking the contribution you make. 🔗 www.rcn.org.uk/nursesday

Some of #RCNDorsetBranch heading to Liverpool for #Congress #RCN25 @rcn.org.uk @rcnsouthwest.bsky.social

Nurses give the Government a stark warning. What a start to Congress! #RCN25 www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/...

Great to be back at Congress here in wonderful Liverpool - I remember my first Congress here as a student, lovely to come as a fully fledged nurse with a great career 7/8 yrs later - #RCN25 @rcn.org.uk

Happy to be representing the voice of nursing in Essex on this fine first day of Congress 2025 @rcn.org.uk Happy nurses day all!

@rcn #rcncongress25 ‘Ignite the sparks mind’ a wonderful opening by our chair of council Carmel O’Boyle.

“Each of us deserves the freedom to pursue our own version of happiness. No one deserves to be bullied.” – Barack Obama”