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The Cancer Forum: Then and now in 2024
The UK Professional Lead for Long Term Conditions, who has been supporting the Chair of the Cancer Forum, discusses the progress of the forum throughout the year and what have been the key highlights. Also looking to the future and what opportunities await the RCN Cancer Forum.
Updated: 6 May 2025 -
RCN calls for unfair benefit rules to be scrapped, as new report shows migrant nursing staff twice as likely to be in financial difficulty
Executive Director for RCN England, Patricia Marquis, said: “Migrant nursing staff are part of the DNA of our health and care services, they always have been. Every day patients in our hospitals and communities rely on their outstanding care, and they deserve to be treated equally to those educated ...
Updated: 25 January 2025 -
The ACCEND Programme: Developing the workforce caring for people with cancer
The RCN Cancer Forum is a partner for ACCEND, a programme of work with NHS England Cancer and Diagnostics within the Workforce, Training and Education Directorate. This blog outlines the ACCEND Programme and Framework and how this is being implemented for developing the workforce caring for people w...
Updated: 5 April 2025 -
Physical activity and cancer - A patient story
In this blog, Callum Metcalfe-O'Shea, Professional Lead for Long-Term Conditions, showcases the lived experience from Sophie to highlight the voice of nursing and the role of physical activity living with and beyond cancer.
Updated: 10 February 2025 -
Personalised care in cancer - a long term commitment
Cancer care is evolving, and as we recognise the increasing number of people living with and beyond cancer, we must also acknowledge the need for ongoing, holistic support.
Updated: 30 August 2025 -
Royal College of Nursing responds to comments from Wes Streeting MP on refusal to treat patients
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger said: “I’m sure like all of you, I’ve been horrified in the last week to see the appalling scenes across the country. Today, the Health Secretary has talked about his commitment to tackling any abuse of nursing staff and all health wo...
Updated: 4 January 2025 -
The impact of humanitarian crises on cancer care
Elsa Afonso, Head of International Nursing at the RCN, reflects on the European Cancer Summit 2024 in Brussels and how the RCN is supporting the vital work of nursing staff working in cancer care internationally.
Updated: 28 June 2025 -
Why we must talk about Prostate Cancer
In this blog, Michael talks about his experience of being diagnosed with prostate cancer and the importance of having early conversations to raise awareness.
Updated: 12 October 2025 -
Nursing staff can improve breast cancer screening uptake
Shannon Copeland, PhD Researcher and member of the Cancer Care Forum Committee, explains why it is important for nursing staff to participate in breast cancer screening and encourage their colleagues and patients to do the same, as NHS England launch a campaign to increase screening uptake.
Updated: 22 July 2025 -
Breaking barriers: Addressing cancer care inequities for the trans community in the UK
As we conclude LGBT History Month last February, this blog reflects on the progress made in healthcare equality and acknowledge the persistent barriers that the transgender community faces, particularly in cancer care.
Updated: 27 August 2025
