✝️ Today marks Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent for many Christians. Our best wishes to all those observing this season of reflection and renewal. Thank you for your continued dedication to caring for others. 💛 Taken from the Facebook page of: @newsnmc.bsky.social

🌙 Ramadan Mubarak and our best wishes to all the nurses, midwives and nursing associates observing this holy month. Thank you for your continued dedication to caring for patients and communities, and for supporting one another. 💛

In today’s wars, fighting increasingly takes place in cities, where usually most civilians live. The humanitarian consequences of explosive weapons in these settings are huge, underscoring the urgent need to protect civilians from harm 👇🏽 ms.spr.ly/63321Qpc7d

This month, nursing staff across the UK may be observing the holy month of Ramadan and fasting during this period. It's important that all employers and managers have discussions with their staff about any workplace adjustments that may be required. Learn more in our advice guide ⬇️

What is happening with nurses' pay in 2026? As governments in England & Wales accept the NHS pay award, our Q&A looks at what all UK nurses can expect on pay in the year ahead.

As the holy month of #Ramadan is about to start, the IFRC extends its best wishes to all those celebrating.

At our 2026 Congress this May, you can: ✅ Help inform our influencing work on nursing policy ✅ Hear from inspiring speakers ✅ Help shape the nursing profession Find out more and book your free place #RCN26 ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LXxSP7

Together we are: ❤️ half a million members strong ❤️ representing nursing staff in all settings ❤️ leading conversations and speaking up for patients ❤️ making the voice of nursing heard We are united. We are the RCN. 📢 Join us today: https://bit.ly/4tmrSA8 #HeartUnions

Happy Valentines Day during LGBT History Month

NHS nursing staff in England and Wales will get a 3.3% pay rise in April. Staff on Agenda for Change contracts will get their annual pay rise on time for the first time in years, but unions have vented their anger at the below-inflation award, labelling it an insult.

BREAKING NEWS: The government is to offer a 3.3% pay rise for NHS nurses on AfC contracts for 2026-27.  It follows recommendations from the NHS Pay Review Body. More to follow. https://rcni.com/nursing-standard/newsroom/news

The RCN has responded to an announcement that Agenda for Change staff will receive a pay increase of 3.3%. For all the latest on nurse pay go to : rcni.com/keywords/pay

🧵 Today, the governments in England and Wales have announced a 3.3% pay award for NHS staff for 2026/27. This is below inflation and far from what nursing staff deserve. Read more ⬇️

Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation that can harm your confidence, judgement and well-being. How common is it among nurses and the NHS? journals.rcni.com/nursing-stan...

📢 Just one day left to take part in the UK government's consultation on their proposals to double the qualifying time for Indefinite leave to Remain. We need to let them know we oppose these unjust proposals - make your voice heard before 23.59pm, 12 Feb ⬇️

For 160+ years, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement has brought hope and help in humanity’s hardest moments. Our emblems, more than symbols, stand for shields safeguarding humanitarian workers, volunteers, and affected communities. They must be protected, always.

❤️ #HeartUnions Week is all about the power of coming together. Fuel your activism with our curated reading list, packed with books to spark ideas and inspire action. 📚 Start reading: https://rcn.libguides.com/activism

How to get involved in #HeartUnions Week: 💬 Talk to colleagues about joining the RCN 📝 Share why you’re proud to be an RCN member 📣 Amplify our campaign messages on safe staffing & fair pay 🌐 Learn more about becoming an RCN steward, health and safety, or learning rep: https://bit.ly/3ZREEsS

🧵| Last year, RCN members working in the NHS in England voted to say: we deserve more. We've been clear with the government – nursing staff need progress in both careers & through the annual pay award. Today, we can announce that significant progress has been made on career progression. ⬇️

Alongside other NHS Trade Unions, we've been in negotiations with employers to fix the broken NHS mileage scheme so that it more fairly reimburses staff for using their own cars for work. Are you a union rep? Join the below webinar this Friday to understand the proposals ➡️ https://bit.ly/4alxDFw

Armed conflicts are not beyond the reach of the law. Warring parties are not free to pursue victory at any cost, especially when it endangers civilians. Even wars have limits, always.

Alongside other NHS Trade Unions, we've been in negotiations with employers to fix the broken NHS mileage scheme so that it more fairly reimburses staff for using their own cars for work. Join the below webinar this Friday, 13 February, to understand the proposal in depth ➡️ bit.ly/4cjdPW1

Internationally educated nursing staff (IENs) make vital contributions to the UK’s health and care services every day, but UK government proposals to overhaul the Indefinite Leave to Remain system fail to recognise their value. Write to your MP to demand better. 📝 ➡️ https://bit.ly/45qa50U

Happy #HeartUnions week ❤️ Unions are vital for everyone at work and we encourage you to join one @rcn.org.uk is the worlds largest nursing union and professional body representing over 500.000 members! If you would like to find out more and how to JOIN us, click the link ⬇️ rcn.org.uk/membership

Conflicts affect all, but persons with disabilities face unique risks. Accessible shelters, evacuation plans, and aid aren't just legal obligations; they are humanitarian imperatives. Parties to armed conflicts must respect and protect people with disabilities.

This #HeartUnions Week, we’re celebrating our members who organise, mobilise & grow our collective power every day. Through building solidarity in workplaces and turning member activism into real change, you ensure that the voice of nursing cannot be ignored. Get involved: https://bit.ly/4hOpqNI

My condolences are with the friends, family and colleagues of Carla-Maria Georgescu, who has passed away, while living on the Preston campus of The University of Lancashire.

Corridor care is becoming increasingly normalised but there are RCN health and safety reps using their expertise and influence to push for change. Read more from RCN Joint Heads of Health, Safety and Wellbeing Leona Cameron and Kim Sunley, in their latest blog ⬇️

In her latest blog, our General Secretary & Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on our latest indefinite leave to remain report, the nursing profession working together and finding strength in the face of challenges, and looks ahead to this year’s Congress, which takes place in May. ⬇️

Our Nursing Workforce Standards set the benchmark for safe and effective nursing care. ☑️ Are you a team manager? Gain CPD hours, and find out more about the standards and their practical application in the workplace by attending one of our workshops this year. Find out more and book your place ⬇️

"Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) bring a huge amount to any team - they’re used to handling complex situations and can spot when something isn’t quite right straight away." 💬 Learn more about ANPs, including how they work within a multidisciplinary team, in our magazine feature ⬇️

Join us for the launch of Moved to Care: Stories of Nursing and Migration. Your chance for a first look around the exhibition. Enjoy free refreshments, an expert panel of speakers and activities. 📆 Thursday 5 March 2026 📍 London ✅ Book your spot: https://bit.ly/4pSGp4z #MovedToCare #HistNursing

Violence is a public health issue. It causes physical injury, trauma, mental health problems, economic burden and is linked to chronic disease. To prevent it, we need to take a public health approach 👇

Demanding shifts, emotional challenges and daily pressures take a toll on nursing staff, and their own wellbeing often takes a back seat. This #TimeToTalkDay, check in with yourself and your colleagues, and explore our resources that can help you prioritise and talk about your mental wellbeing ⬇️

📍 Gaza | We share our heartfelt condolences to the family, colleagues, and friends of Hussein Hasan Hussein Al-Sumairy, who was killed today while providing emergency medical service in Khan Yunis. Medical personnel and humanitarian workers must be able to carry out their work safely.

Internationally educated nursing staff (IENs) make vital contributions to the UK’s health and care services every day, but UK government proposals to overhaul the Indefinite Leave to Remain system fail to recognise the value these staff bring. (1/2)

Today is the start of LGBT+ History Month, #PrideinNursing

Nursing teams handle potent, lifesaving medicines every day. Yet there are no consistent UK guidelines or even clear definitions of hazardous medicinal products (HMPs). We're calling for stronger safeguards to keep staff safe from harmful exposure. Learn more in our latest magazine piece. ⬇️

Today starts LGBT+ History Month, why not come along to the branch Meeting, Jason Warriner is joining us online to talk about the history Of LGBT+ Nursing If you cant attend in person at Newcastles RVI then why not join us online, please register on the following link www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

There is lots to discover at RCN Congress. Join us in May to meet exhibitors from across the health and care industry, join dedicated social events relevant to you, and hear from keynote speakers to inspire you. Secure your free place #RCN26 ➡️ https://bit.ly/47cpn9x

Internationally educated nursing (IEN) staff across all settings must continue to be eligible for Indefinite Leave to Remain after five years. Join us to demand better for IENs and the health and care system. Write to your MP today 📝 https://bit.ly/45qa50U

When temperatures drop, warmth is no longer about comfort; it’s about survival. In armed conflict zones, even a single degree can determine whether people cope or collapse. Humanitarian aid must reach civilians wherever they are, especially those in need.

📢 Easy as 1, 2, 3. As mental health continues to be discussed in the world of politics, we wanted to share these reminders 👇

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.

27th January 2026 #holocaustmemorialday ‘We commemorate the six million Jewish people murdered and the millions more persecuted by the Nazis. Prejudice continues today across the UK. We also commemorate where persecution led in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur. ´https://hmd.org.uk/ #histnursing

27th January: Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It was estimated that between 6,000 and 7,000 gay men were imprisoned in Nazi concentration camps and 98 of them were sent to Auschwitz. #OnThisDay #Queerstory 👉 buff.ly/8dPDaRgRemem...

On #HolocaustMemorialDay, we must reflect on the horrors of the past and renew our commitment to preventing such atrocities in the future.  Together, we must pledge to speak out against hatred and discrimination #LightTheDarkness🕯️