Annual review

A reflection on the achievements and work undertaken by the Midwifery Forum Committee members in 2024.

From the Archives: Alice Bird - Shaping the profession at Leeds General Infirmary

The RCN archives hold a wealth of artifacts and papers documenting the history of nursing from individual lives to major events. This blog series from the History of Nursing Forum is delving into the collection to share its treasures and to bring the archive to life. This is the second of 3 posts, concerning Alice Bird, a 20th Century nurse, midwife and tutor who worked in Sussex and London during World War 2, before becoming a nurse tutor at Leeds General Infirmary.

My journey to youth justice nursing

This blog reflects on Andrea's 40 year nursing career, with emphasis on the last 16 and a half years working as specialist nurse with in the youth justice service.

A New Chapter for the Region

A blog from our outgoing RCN North West Board Chair, Carmel O'Boyle. 

How the RCN's Job Evaluation project helped me

One member reflects on the help she received from RCN North West to have her role re-banded. 

A Fond Farewell

The final blog before her retirement from outgoing North West Regional Director, Estephanie Dunn. 

A time to give and receive

RCN South East's Rian Gleave on how to get the most out of feedback.

What's happening with the Assisted Dying Bill in Scotland?

Colin Poolman, RCN Scotland Director, sets out what's happening with the Scottish legislation on assisted dying.

Your South East Regional Director

The journey of the diabetes forum 2024

The UK Professional Lead for Long Term Conditions, who has been supporting the Diabetes Forum chair and committee, discusses the progress of the forum throughout the year and what have been the key highlights.