💻 Did you know you can read the Nursing Times online with your RCN membership? Find the latest issues of Nursing Times and discover thousands of other online journals using BrowZine: https://bit.ly/44uxhdB

Applications are now open for RCN Congress 2026 funded voting members. As a voting member, you'll be able to vote on important debates, represent fellow members and help shape the work we take forward. Send in your application by Sunday 7 December 2025. ➡️ https://www.rcn.org.uk/congress/ #RCN26

Lancashire Day commemorates the day when Lancashire first sent representatives to attend the ‘Model Parliament’ of King Edward I in 1295.

One year on: Our Employment Standards are protecting nursing staff in independent health and social care settings. Do you know your rights at work? Our Employment Standards outline what employers should provide – from fair pay to safe working conditions. Learn more and download new resources.

This report is a damning indictment of the way nursing is chronically undervalued, with highly-skilled nurses being routinely pushed into lower paid, less senior roles. Governments need to recognise nursing as the expert, safety-critical profession it is. Read our response: bit.ly/3MpQs20

🏫 Millions of children are denied safe access to #education in nearly 130 armed conflicts worldwide Responding to this reality, the @icrc.org’s new Commentary outlines key #IHL links & good practices for protecting schools from military use Read more: bit.ly/4olSde9

The US administration's proposals to exclude nursing from its list of professional degrees will restrict access to student loans, leaving many students unable to pursue a nursing career. This is the wrong approach and we will always defend those who sit at the heart of every health and care system.

The chancellor pledged to protect the NHS, yet it was just a footnote in today’s Budget. Simply declaring there will be ‘more nurses’ without the funding or plan to make it a reality risks deepening the workforce crisis and putting patients at risk. Read our full response ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3K0A9Z0

Thank you to all those who attended the RCN Wales Health Care Support Worker Conference at Ty Maeth today. We continued the celebration of #NursingSupportWorkersDay with a day of insight, workshops, networking and recognition for health care support workers across Wales.

Investing in the nursing profession supports both the health and wealth of the nation. Read why the Chancellor's budget this week must deliver for nursing from Director of Policy, Amber Jabbal. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/43Qmjz3 (1/2)

“It’s the best feeling in the world.” 💛 Elle is a health care assistant working with children with complex needs. As we celebrated #NursingSupportWorkersDay, Elle told us about the difference she makes every day working alongside registered nurses. Watch and share #NSWD25 https://bit.ly/4h51HbE

Today is #MSWCelebrationDay, and we're celebrating Maternity Assistant Practitioners like Ffion who with the support of an @rcnfoundation.bsky.social education grant, has learnt how to teach safe and effective aqua-natal classes for expectant mothers. bit.ly/40Ftyc6

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate #NursingSupportWorkersDay today! 💛 The nursing support workforce is diverse and powerful, and we are proud to represent them across the UK. Find out more ➡️ https://bit.ly/488EwJp

Happy #NursingSupportWorkersDay! 🎉 Today we shine a light on nursing support workers and the essential care they provide to patients and their families. Join the celebrations – tag or send this to your colleagues to say thank you #NSWD25 https://bit.ly/3gdE0Cu

Today’s the day! In workplaces around the country, and online, we’ll be celebrating #NursingSupportWorkersDay. ⬇️ www.rcn.org.uk/magazines/Ne...

How much do you know about nursing support workers and what the type of work they undertake? Find out with our #NursingSupportWorkersDay quiz! 📝 Share your score with your colleagues, and challenge them to test their knowledge ⬇️

Happy #NursingSupportWorkersDay! 🎉 Today we shine a light on nursing support workers and the essential care they provide to patients and their families. Join the celebrations – tag or send this to your colleagues to say thank you #NSWD25 https://bit.ly/4h51HbE

The role of nursing support workers is sometimes unseen but is always crucial. On #NursingSupportWorkersDay we shine a light on nursing support workers and the essential care they provide to patients and their families. 💛

Often unseen. Always vital. 💛 Nursing support workers are an integral part of the workforce, supporting registered nurses to provide outstanding care across all settings. On #NursingSupportWorkersDay, share this film to show your thanks and to celebrate their contribution. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4h51HbE

Great to celebrate Nursing Support Worker day at the RCN NSW conference. Nursing support workers are the bedrock of the Nursing profession, worthy of celebration 🎉 Find out how you can get more involved to shape the future of the nursing profession: 💪 www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved

As a nursing associate on a neurology ward, Hazel's work includes caring for patients who have diseases and disorders of the nervous system including Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. As we head into #NursingSupportWorkersDay, find out more about Hazel's role ⬇️

RCN President Bejoy Sebastian, and RCN General Secretary & Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger send a huge thank you to all nursing support workers ahead of tomorrow’s celebrations 💛 Find out how you can get involved this weekend #NursingSupportWorkersDay ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LLx7bv

We will never forget how nursing staff and their patients were failed by those at the highest levels of government during the pandemic. This report must mark a turning point in how health emergencies are responded to and how the voice of nursing must never be ignored again. #CovidInquiry

“I can't imagine doing anything else.” There's only two days until #NursingSupportWorkersDay! We recently spoke to Benita, a team lead senior health care assistant, to hear what she loves about her work. 💛 Watch, share and find out more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LLx7bv

What a night! We’ve loved celebrating the incredible achievements of nursing staff in Wales. Huge thanks to our amazing sponsors and congratulations again to our #WalesNOTY25 finalists for their incredible achievements. Planning for #WalesNOTY26 starts tomorrow!

🏳️‍⚧️It is Trans Day of Remembrance! We have so many resources available on providing quality, gender affirming care. Check out some of the research available through our catalogue: 📚 https://bit.ly/49NIf1F

We’re seeking Council approval to consult on proposed changes to our education standards, aiming to strengthen practice learning for nursing and midwifery students. Learn more: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...

3 days to go! 💛 #NursingSupportWorkersDay is an opportunity to celebrate your colleagues and shine a light on the vital work done by nursing support workers across all settings. Get involved this weekend, and tag us in your pictures 📸 https://bit.ly/4h51HbE

Tonight is the night! We’re so excited to recognise the incredible work of our wonderful finalists. Stay tuned to find out who will be crowned RCN Wales Nurse of the Year 2025 at our glittering #WalesNOTY25 Awards this evening.

🚨| Plans to double the Indefinite Leave to Remain qualifying period from five to 10 years will only deepen uncertainty and financial hardship for internationally educated nursing staff. Ministers must scrap these plans which will only worsen the staffing crisis and put patients at risk. ⬇️

“I don’t think people realise how much we actually do.” Ahead of #NursingSupportWorkersDay, we spoke to Michelle about her role as a health care assistant, and the feeling of pride she has making a difference to patient care. 💛 Watch, share and get involved this weekend ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LLx7bv

Today is International Men's Day. Our latest research shows the barriers men face when trying to get healthcare. Check out what men told us about their experiences - https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/report/2025-11-05/mens-health-how-improve-health-outcomes-knowledge-and-behaviours

Historic win for health care support workers in Wales: following sustained campaigning by RCN Wales, eligible HCSWs will be re-banded from band 2 to band 3, with backdated pay and Welsh government funding to support rollout across NHS Wales. Full details and next steps ➡️ https://bit.ly/4i4vSjw

Applications are now open for RCN Congress 2026 funded voting members. As a voting member, you'll be able to vote on important debates, represent fellow members and help shape the work we take forward. Send in your application by Sunday 7 December 2025. ➡️ https://www.rcn.org.uk/congress/ #RCN26

Some of our digital services are impacted by the global Cloudfare outage. This includes ebook access.

Ahead of #NursingSupportWorkersDay, it was great to be out at Hairmyres Hospital in Lanarkshire this morning meeting some brilliant members for coffee and cake ☕ 🍰 🧁 Explore our top journal picks for nursing support workers: https://www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/news/journals-for-nsw

"We don't work in silos, we work together collaboratively.” Why should nursing staff care about global health? Hear from RCN members on how international perspectives are shaping the future of nursing. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4p3Yc7Z

This week is National #SelfCareWeek. Nursing is a demanding profession, and your wellbeing matters. Head to our website to find practical tips and resources to help manage physical and emotional stress: https://bit.ly/4p9cp3z

We want to know what you think 💭 Have your say and help shape your RCN libraries. As a thank you, you’ll be entered into a draw to win one of 5 x £30 M&S vouchers. It takes less than 10 minutes. 🔗 https://surveys.rcn.org.uk/s/LZZNOS

Nursing staff are having nightmares and panic attacks due to staff shortages, with stress as the leading cause of illness hitting an eight-year high. These are just some of the findings revealed in our Employment Survey. We're calling for urgent investment to grow the workforce ⬇️

In 2024 we supported over 700 individuals and organisations with grants for hardship, education and research totalling over one million pounds. As we celebrate our 15th anniversary, we're proud of the impact we’ve made – and inspired by the work still to come. Read our impact report bit.ly/46j2lPa

📚✨ On International Students’ Day, we’re celebrating everyone studying to become a nurse, midwife or nursing associate. Whether you’re learning in lectures, building skills on placement or developing your professional judgement, your dedication is helping shape the future of safe, effective care 💙

There’s one week left to get ready for #NursingSupportWorkersDay 💛 Whether you’re celebrating at work, at home, or with us in RCN HQ, you can find ways to get involved on our website. Make sure to tag us in your pictures! ➡️ https://bit.ly/4h51HbE

Our Demonstrating Value one-day masterclass focuses on enabling strategic decision making. On completion, you'll be able to: ✅ Analyse the principles of demonstrating value and economic assessment ✅ Articulate the value of your service to key stakeholders And much more. Join our December cohort ⬇️

RCN Congress returns 18 - 21 May 2026, and you can help shape the agenda. Find out how you can submit an idea for a debate: https://bit.ly/4peNcVG #RCN26

📣 Five days of strike action in England starts today. These strikes could have been averted, if Wes Streeting had a credible pay and jobs offer for resident doctors in England to consider. 🪧 See you on the picket lines: www.bma.org.uk/rdpicketlines

This #TransgenderAwarenessWeek we are redoubling our call for action to address the health inequalities that affect transgender communities across the UK. Read our full statement here: https://bit.ly/3Xu4GkQ

📣We're delighted to publish "A Guide for Nurses New to Adult Social Care Nursing" - a free online resource to support nurses, students, and nurse associates starting or moving into adult social care. Find out more here👉: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

"If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours." —Dolly Parton Celebrate #WorldKindnessDay this year by writing a note to a friend or loved one, inviting friends around for a catch up or donating to a local food bank.

Nurses claim NHS savings are being put before safety as bank shift crackdown is leaving wards short staffed rcni.com/nursing-stan...