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.

Discrimination and stigma within the diabetes community

In this blog, Michelle talks about the impact of stigma and living with diabetes, and how nurses need to be aware of their role and how they can get involved.

RCN Retired members conference 2024

How can retired members get active and influential in the RCN?

We asked...What is nursing activism?

Speaking at RCN Congress

IHSC member Joanna Grant on her rewarding experience of proposing and speaking to a resolution at Congress.

Developing RCN activists in the IHSC

RCN South East's Dawn Livingston on opportunities for activists in the Independent Health and Social Care Sector (IHSC). 

Get involved to create change

'What could getting active do for you, your peers, patients and your career?' RCN South East's Rian Gleave on the benefits of participation.

Getting active in the RCN - my experience as a Branch Executive

RCN Surrey Branch Chair Daniel Faleti on the professional and personal benefits of an active branch role.

Spinal cord injury: building health care capacity around the world

RCN Fellow Fiona Stephenson marks World Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Day by highlighting how capacity building, especially in developing countries, is key to enhancing health care for this vulnerable group.

Handing over the baton

In 2018 a casual vacancy arose on the UK Stewards Committee (UKSC), and someone was needed to take on this role for the South West.  I had not long completed training to be an RCN steward and felt that maybe I was not experienced enough in the ways of the RCN to take on this responsibility, but I thought about it and spoke to my Branch Chair, Vicky Brotherton. With her encouragement, I did submit my application, and left the decision in the hands of the members of the South West region. I was delighted when they put their trust in me and voted me on to the committee.