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  • Helena Petrisor Helena Petrisor 3 Jul 2025

    Forum Activism: What this means for the diabetes forum

    In this blog, Helena talks about her experiences attending the ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Forum Activism Day and how the diabetes forum are getting involved.

  • 3 Jul 2025

    Supporting older people across the frailty pathway

    How can each of us in our individual roles support older people across the Frailty Pathway?

  • Pauline Dorrington Pauline Dorrington 2 Jul 2025

    ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Congress 2025 - a personal view

    When I attended my first ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Congress, many years ago I had no idea what to expect. I eventually did attend and I have been a Congress advocate ever since. I recently attended 2025 ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Congress and this was my experience.

  • Linda Nazarko Linda Nazarko 2 Jul 2025

    Let’s turn the tide on type 2 diabetes

    ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Fellow Linda Nazarko says that the rise of type 2 diabetes is a tragedy that can be averted. 

  • Mary Warrilow Mary Warrilow 2 Jul 2025

    Lipoedema: the hidden women’s health condition nurses and midwives need to know about

    Lipoedema is a chronic, painful disorder affecting connective and fat tissue, lipoedema impacts approximately 10% of women worldwide. Despite this prevalence,many go undiagnosed for years, and this Blog explores some of the key facts around this devastating illness. 

  • Kim Ball Kim Ball 1 Jul 2025

    The fear of saying no: a hidden challenge in general practice nursing

    This Blog explores the often-overlooked challenge of the fear of saying no within general practice nursing. As the scope of nursing responsibilities continues to expand, this issue is increasingly relevant to the profession impacting patient safety, professional boundaries, and the well-being of nursing staff. The blog highlights the importance of structured development, ethical decision-making, and empowerment through professionalism in today’s evolving healthcare landscape.

  • Jeni Townsend Jeni Townsend 1 Jul 2025

    Can GPNs stop leg ulcers in their tracks? Absolutely - my role as a PCN TVN

    There has much talk since the publication of the Burden of Wounds research back in 2015 about what needs to be improved and how within wound care. Key stakeholders have worked tirelessly over the last 5 years to develop protocols, guidance, best practice statements and capability frameworks for staff providing wound care at every level and this Blog will highlight some simple but key areas where my role has supported GPNs within my PCN to effectively treat and prevent lower limb ulceration.

  • Harry Eccles Harry Eccles 1 Jul 2025

    NHS pay consultation: act now, save tomorrow

    ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Head of Activist Engagement Harry Eccles believes it's crucial for nursing staff to pull together by voting in the ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ pay ballot.

  • Professor Nicola Ranger Professor Nicola Ranger 27 Jun 2025

    It’s time to vote – does 3.6% do enough to value nursing?

    ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger urges you to have your say by voting in the ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ pay consultations and joining the ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Annual General Meeting. 

  • Guest Blog, Older People's Forum Guest Blog, Older People's Forum 26 Jun 2025

    Pride in an LGBT+ Affirming Retirement Community

    This Blog looks at Tonic, at Bankhouse, and is the UK’s first LGBT+ affirming retirement community, offering a safe, inclusive space for older LGBT+ people to live with dignity and pride. Beyond housing, it fosters belonging, combats isolation, and champions systemic change in housing and care.