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Childhood brain tumour and education
I have worked in Paediatric Neuro-oncology nursing for over 20 years and the longer I work in this field the stronger my belief that we need to do more to support children with brain tumours access meaningful education.
Updated: 27 August 2025 -
Implementing the Nurse Staffing Levels (Wales) Act 2016
The passing of the Nurse Staffing Levels (Wales) Act 2016, the first of its kind in Europe, stands as a testament to the ability of the organisation to campaign effectively, to engage in political and legislative processes with evidence, and to support both the introduction and passage of key legisl...
Updated: 26 July 2022 -
A global lens on stroke care
This blog shares my journey from rural Philippines to being a Stroke Nurse Consultant in the UK, reflecting on global stroke care disparities. As we mark Stroke Awareness Month, I hope to inspire nurses to act fast, raise awareness, and advocate for equitable care.
Updated: 4 October 2025 -
Guidance on Pin Site Care
Infection in pin and wire site wounds remains a significant problem for patients being treated with external fixation. Many factors play a part in the prevention of pin site infection. This updated publication includes guidance on the practice of pin site care based on expert opinion.
Updated: 18 July 2022 -
Immunisation Knowledge and Skills Competence Assessment Tool
*** RESOURCE CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW *** Vaccination is a core public health provision and vaccines are clearly recognised by the World Health Organization as having a major impact in contributing to reduced mortality and improving health across the world. These competencies have been designed to hel...
Updated: 29 September 2025 -
Staffing for Safe and Effective Care: State of the nation’s labour nursing market 2022
This report examines nursing workforce data from January 2020 through the COVID-19 pandemic, to the present day. In the past two years, the complex external context has only highlighted and exacerbated existing, long-standing issues with health and care workforce supply and retention in the UK. This...
Updated: 5 July 2022 -
Our fight for fair pay in independent health and social care
We campaign for all our members to receive fair pay, no matter what setting or sector you’re employed in.
Updated: 17 March 2024 -
Independent health and social care news
Read the latest news on nursing across independent health and social care (IHSC).
Updated: 15 January 2024 -
Independent health and social care blogs
Read blogs from RCN staff and members working in independent health and social care (IHSC).
Updated: 14 June 2024 -
Independent Health and Social Care funding opportunities
A list of funding opportunities for nursing staff in the Independent Health and Social Care sector.
Updated: 20 April 2024
