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460 blog posts
  • Dr Janet James Dr Janet James 17 Feb 2026

    Excited to join the ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Diabetes Forum

    Diabetes care today looks very different from when I first entered the field 25 years ago. In this blog, I reflect on why education and research matter more than ever, and how nurses can shape the future of diabetes care.

  • Sara Far Sara Far 16 Feb 2026

    Looking beyond the seizure: Why epilepsy care is everyone’s business

    Exploring why epilepsy care extends far beyond managing seizures and why every nurse, regardless of specialty, has a role to play. With World Epilepsy Day and Purple Day prompting renewed awareness, it highlights the wider challenges people with epilepsy face and how nursing practice can make a meaningful difference. 

  • Barbara Stilwell Barbara Stilwell 13 Feb 2026

    The wicked problem facing nursing

    Without nurses, the NHS 10 year plan will fail – but nurses are facing complex problems with no easy solutions, says ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Fellow Barbara Stilwell.  

  • ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Scotland Election Manifesto Launch Julie Ross Julie Ross 13 Feb 2026

    The Gloves are Off

    As we launch our 2026 Scottish elections manifesto, Julie Ross explains why it’s time to value nursing properly.

  • Lauren Dollive Lauren Dollive 10 Feb 2026

    Is the NHS Cancer Plan a turning point – from a nursing perspective?

    The NHS Cancer Plan sets out a bold vision for care that fits around people’s lives. In this blog, ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Cancer Forum Vice Chair Lauren reflects on what the plan means for nursing, neighbourhood care and the growing number of people living with and beyond cancer on behalf of the ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Cancer Forum Committee.

  • Professor Nicola Ranger Professor Nicola Ranger 6 Feb 2026

    Working together: stronger in the face of challenge

    ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on the strength of global nursing, our latest indefinite leave to remain report and looks forward to Congress.

  • Helen Lee Helen Lee 6 Feb 2026

    What we did at the Rheumatology Strategy Day

    This is a brief overview of the rheumatology forum strategy day that took place on 3 Feb 2026. Providing an overview of some of the potential ideas we discussed and to ensure that the forum committee is working for the benefit of our members.

  • Leona Cameron and Kim Sunley Leona Cameron and Kim Sunley 5 Feb 2026

    Levers to tackle corridor care: The power of ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ health and safety reps

    Corridor care is becoming increasingly normalised - but it is by no means inevitable. While it’s disturbing to see how widespread it has become, there are ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ health and safety reps who are fighting – and succeeding – at making a difference.

  • Justine Somerville Justine Somerville 4 Feb 2026

    Health Visitors Banding affected by new NMC Standards

    The NMC updated standards for post registration programmes marks a shift in the educational expectations for Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (SCPHN) to master's level (KTE Level 7). This shift has real implications for job banding and pay specifically for Health Visitors.

  • Jodie Holding Jodie Holding 3 Feb 2026

    Coping With Grief While Caring for Others: A Mental Health Nurse’s Perspective on the importance of Self-Compassion and Self Care.

    Watson’s Theory of Human Caring (1979) serves as a reminder of the enduring importance of compassion toward both oneself and others.

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