Another weekend, another festival! Great headliner for Barnstomper 2024, Flogging Molly. And it’s held in a brewery, what’s not to like? 😊

You are nursing. You are the union. Tell us what you think of 5.5%. Vote now ➡️ rcn.org.uk/EnglandConsult…

"Tell us how you feel about your pay - every vote matters" - that's the message to eligible RCN members from our General Secretary & Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger. Is 5.5% enough? You decide. Vote now: rcn.org.uk/EnglandConsult…

Spent some time this morning listening to David Gilmour new album Luck And Strange. Enjoyed it so much I then listened to it again!

Published earlier this week, Lord Darzi's NHS report shows investment in nursing is needed now. The Prime Minister must back up his mission to repair the NHS with new investment to boost nursing recruitment. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/3B0d03P

‘It's hard for nurses to hear, when they don't even get as much as a free sandwich, or a paid lunch break’. Nursing union chief, Nicola Ranger tells Cathy Newman how nurses feel when others receive privileges, such as the Prime Minister getting free concert tickets.

So I was lucky enough to be elected The RCN Chair of Congress. But there are lots of elections still going on, including elections to your regional or country RCN Board - nominations close on Monday afternoon so you have the weekend to find out more rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved/R…

"Without help from the Windrush generation of nurses, the NHS as we know it couldn’t have survived." This #BlackHistoryMonth, General Secretary & Chief Executive, Professor Nicola Ranger, reflects on the nursing staff who paved the way for the profession. bit.ly/3U9yoKW

Hoping my friends and colleagues attending The RCN joint reps meeting today are having an enjoyable and informative time. There isn't an item on RCN Congress on the agenda but Vicky Keir is there if you have questions or want to know more! #RCNreps2024

Thank you, ⁦Wes Streeting⁩. If we don’t care enough about dying people to give them the care they need to make life worth living (and we don’t - palliative & hospice care is only 30% NHS funded) then how can we pretend the “choice” to end your life is genuinely free?

🚨 NEW: Keir Starmer to Nigel Farage: "I'm glad to see the Honourable Member back here in Britain He has spent so much time in America I was half expecting him to appear in the immigration statistics." #PMQs

Join us for #NursingSupportWorkersDay this Saturday, 23 November and help us celebrate these vital members of the nursing team. Find out more and download our materials ➡️ bit.ly/3O5ia13

🚨NEW: On Tuesday 11th February, I will introduce a Ten Minute Rule Bill seeking to make 'nurse' a protected title in UK law. Pleased to have support from and build on the vital #ProtectNurse campaign Prof Alison Leary 💙#ProtectNurse Paul Trevatt💙. #ProtectNurse Read more: dawnbutler.org.uk/ten_minute_rul…

One of these rich dudes invested in a food company with all proceeds going to kids in need. The other started Sundance Institute, boosting the lives of countless artists. Hey modern rich dudes, don't be a typical greedy AI crypto-prick, be like these two.

“Only if we understand, can we care. Only if we care, we will help. Only if we help, shall all be saved.” RIP Jane Goodall

Your Afternoon #TimelineCleanser .. Have some Golden Retriever puppies.