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469 blog posts
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Pat Hughes Pat Hughes 25 Jun 2025

    Remembering Dame June Clark

    Chair of the ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Retired Member's Network (NPC Affiliated), Pat Hughes, shares her reflections and memories of her friend, colleague, and former ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ President, Dame June Clark who sadly passed away last month.

  • Sleep Hygiene Carol Dale Carol Dale 20 Jun 2025

    Why Sleep Matters: A Deep Dive into Sleep Hygiene for Elderly Care Homes

    Sleep doesn't always get enough attention in elderly care settings. While care home nurses meticulously track medications, monitor vital signs, write care plans and risk assessments, sleep is often an afterthought. 

  • Rashielee Care Home Carol Dale Carol Dale 20 Jun 2025

    A winning care home: Reflecting on seeing our Scotland Nurse of the Year in action

    This week, as part of Care Home Open Week, I had the privilege of visiting Rashielee Care Home in Erskine, Glasgow, where their success at the ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Nurse of the Year Awards speaks volumes.

  • Vicky Brotherton Vicky Brotherton 19 Jun 2025

    Clean Air Day - 19th June 2025

    Vicky Brotherton, Chair of the ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾â€™s UK Health and Safety Representatives Committee, explains why Clean Air Day is as relevant to our workplaces as it is to outdoor environments. 

  • Natalie Brooks Natalie Brooks 19 Jun 2025

    Representing the ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ at the 30th International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress – Helsinki 2025

    Vice Chair of ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Council, Natalie Brooks shares her reflections on attending ICN Congress 2025

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