From Birth to Advocacy: A Midwife’s Journey Supporting Life After Childhood Brain Injury

My name is Emma Trudgill and I am an RCN North-West member. I work within the independent sector as a midwife and clinical advisor, supporting families and individuals affected by childhood-acquired brain injuries. Many of the families I work with are facing life-changing challenges, often the result of avoidable injuries sustained during birth or in the early postnatal period.

‘Everything but bored’ – a children's nurse in the independent school sector

Life as a children's nurse in an independent school can be as varied and fulfilling as any other setting, writes Victoria (Tor) Khan.

Hear from Claire: Why You Should Apply for an RCN Foundation Spring Grant

Claire Sutton, our Head of Independent Health and Social Care (IHSC), explains why and how you should apply for an RCN Foundation Spring Grant

A Day of Learning and Inspiration - Reflections on the RCN North West IHSC Conference

Lead Nurse North West for Independent Health and Social Care, Melissa Stanton, reflects on the second annual RCN NW IHSC conference. 

Resilience in Care: Leadership, Trust, and the Strength of a Supportive Team

Lead Nurse North West for Independent Health and Social Care, Melissa Stanton, looks at the importance of building resilience in ourselves and our teams. 

Presenting the Social Care Nurse Award at the Great British Care Awards

Claire Sutton, our Head of Independent Health and Social Care (IHSC), discusses presenting an award and congratulates the winner.

RCN Northern Ireland (RCN NI) IHSC Lead Nurse

Nurses Leading the Way: Enhancing Parkinson's Care in Nursing Homes

Jean Almond, Programme Manager - Time Critical Medications at Parkinson's UK, discusses improving the delivery of time critical Parkinson’s medication to care home residents.

Hear from Claire: Empowering Leadership in the Independent Health and Social Care Sector

Claire Sutton, our Head of Independent Health and Social Care (IHSC), discusses our commitment to empowering nurses through professional learning programmes and initiatives. 

Independent sector update: What’s coming up and how you can stay engaged

Leanne Hume, Lead Nurse - Independent Health and Social Care (Northern Region), shares what’s coming up and how you can stay engaged.