Happy Nurses Day: My #BestofNursing story was a mentor mental health nurse I worked with as a student, who showed me that by treating every person how you wish your loved ones to be treated: would create the best therapeutic relationships and aid recovery. 💙

Was a great day making this film with The RCN featuring Oxleas NHS nurses for #NursesDay ❤️#NHSComms #BestOfNursing

I’m ready 🙌🏻

“We have lost a dedicated Queen and Royal Patron. She will be missed by nursing staff across the UK.” RCN General Secretary & Chief Executive Pat Cullen MP offers her condolences on the behalf of the College at the loss of our patron. bit.ly/3RNaMYD

Today we mourn the loss of HM The Queen, our Royal Patron for over 65 years. RCN President Dr Denise Chaffer is representing our members at Westminster Abbey, and we are so proud of the nursing staff involved in today's funeral.

7/ The removal of the bankers’ bonus cap, corporation tax cuts and the rejection of a further windfall tax will mercilessly underline that a winter of destitution is coming for millions not because we are a poor country but because we are an ever more unequal one.

Great to be with Donato Tallo and @longley_adele this morning talking to RCN members about the strike ballot. Ballot papers will be posted 1st class from 6 Oct and must be returned by 2nd Nov for vote to count. Let’s do this 💪🏻 #FairPayForNursing

Ballot papers will be posted today first class and will land through yours doors from tomorrow. Vote ‘yes’ and return your paper as soon as you can using the pre-paid envelope provided. It’s time to say enough is enough. #FairPayForNursing

'Waiting lists have grown & grown. Not because we don't have the resources but because we don't have the staff.' 300,000 NHS nursing staff in the UK will begin voting on whether to take strike action. Members will be balloted for the first time in the union's 106-year history.

Was a great privilege to be welcomed into Eva’s home to interview her for this film. Eva reminded me why I’m so passionate about working at the RCN. Nursing staff are made of something special and they must get the recognition they deserve. #FairPayForNursing

Happy Nursing Support Workers’ Day! Please watch and share this film to help shine a light on the often unseen but vital contribution of nursing support workers 💛

Today our strike action begins, and nursing staff need your solidarity. Share this if you stand with those fighting for a safer future for nursing, patients, and the NHS. #RCNStrike #FairPayForNursing

✊Support the #RCNStrike with #strikemap 👉Go to strikemap.co.uk/union/rcn 🪧Find your nearest picket 📧 Email your solidarity 🔁 Share your local strike on social media #FairPayForNursing #BackTheNurses #RCNStrike

Gorgeous day for a nurses’ strike outside Great Ormond St Hospital. So grateful for their unmatched care & skill. Now let’s get them the fucking pay rise they deserve & that the nation can *easily* afford. Austerity is a choice so change your mind or get in the bin!✊🏼❤️The RCN

What a day. What a moment in history. Today nursing staff stood up for their profession and for their patients. Feeling very proud to have been part of this. #RCNStrike #NursesStrike #FairPayforNursing

Once again, we offered talks. Once again Ministers refused to get round the table. Once again nursing staff are left with no choice. For the protection of our patients & profession, our next strike will take place on 18 & 19 January 2023. Learn more: bit.ly/3HT5B7N

Once again, in the face of political inaction, the nursing profession is forced to take to picket lines to protect patient safety and your NHS. Your support keeps us going. RT to show your solidarity. #RCNStrike #FairPayForNursing #SafeStaffingSavesLives #NursesStrike

This is a heart breaking reality so many families are encountering. The message behind #RCNStrike action is real and it’s urgent. The PM must address the #NHSCrisis to protect nursing, their patients and our NHS. We need #FairPayforNursing because #SafeStaffingSavesLives.

"Do you really care about the NHS? Will you keep the NHS as it was always intended to be? Prove it to us." This is what nursing staff would say to PM Rishi Sunak if they had one minute with him. It's exactly what has led to the #RCNStrike. RT in solidarity with nursing.

🕺🕺🕺 It’s time to boogie and everyone is welcome! This half term, put your dance shoes on and have a go at street dance, complete with some exciting new choreography. Sessions are in high demand so pick yours through the Playwaze booking system: orlo.uk/MnZp0