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BRANCH AGM
Wednesday 5th November 17.00hrs on line
September 21, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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You can now book for Dorset Branch meeting. We have guest speaker, Sarah Winfield-Davies, RCN Lead for Independent Health and Social Care (South West) talking about her work across the Independent sector.

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Dorset Branch meeting: nursing in the independent sector and Congress feedback | Royal College of Nursing
This webinar for members in Dorset requires prior booking in order for RCN members to receive the booking link
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June 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
July 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Hearing about the experiences of nurses working in conflict areas -120beds-700 patients, only 1 operating theatre
Mass casualties 70 -100 with major traumatic injuries,up to 50% children,only 3 units of blood.So sad to hear this.Credit to those working there under such horrific conditions #RCN25
May 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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#RCNDorset Branch Secretary and SW Board Member @kirstenbland.bsky.social getting a mention on the days media round up.

#RCN25
May 15, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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First resolution of the day . A new credit union would a good way for members to save . Savings build up . Credit unions do not pay out to shareholders . They reduce the use of credit cards.
May 15, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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Some of Dorset Branch met the General Secretary and CEO of the RCN Nicola Ranger this morning. Laura also presented Nicola with a Sunflower representing Hospice Care.

@rcnsouthwest.bsky.social #RCN25
May 14, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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This has been a concern for a long time&we know there needs to be investment. The UK Governments know this - how can we make them listen ? #RCN25
May 14, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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I'm about to head home from an amazing #RCN25.

I absolutely love Congress but this year with NHS job cuts I didn't realise how much I needed Congress.

Thank you to all the incredible people I've met. U have reminded me of my value.

@rcndorset.bsky.social @rcnsouthwest.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk
May 14, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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The legend that is @bjgw.bsky.social finishing the resolution proposal with the green light still on!!! 😅 100% PASSED!!! #RCN2025 #RCN25
May 14, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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@bjgw.bsky.social presented an emotive item debating the importance and the need for the UK Government and Crown Dependencies to stop ignoring us and take URGENT action to invest in Social Care.

'Don't delay, Invest today'

@rcn.org.uk
@rcnsurreybranch.bsky.social

#RCN25
May 14, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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#RCNDorset Branch chair @bjgw.bsky.social presenting an item the importance on
Of Nurses working in Social Care.

#RCN25
May 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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When Zeba says the government should be afraid of our power as nurses they should listen #rcn25 @rcn.org.uk
May 14, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Great to receive unanimous support for my item on investing in social care @rcn.org.uk Congress.
Investing in social care is value for money, better for society but most importantly better for patients. So @kierstarmerpm.bsky.social don’t delay invest today ….. simple #RCN25
May 14, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Improve social care isn’t just an efficiency issue! This is about people. Patients who decondition while waiting for discharge. Families in distress. Nurses caught between impossible decisions. And a social care workforce that remains underpaid, under-recognised, and overlooked. #RCN25
May 14, 2025 at 1:37 PM
The awesome members of @rcnsouthwest.bsky.social Learning, sharing, laughing and networking together. #rcn25
May 14, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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@rcn.org.uk Congress attendees discuss and share their experiences of having to pay hundreds or thousands of pounds for their student education.

Basically they are paying to work for free!

This has to change

Resolution-Passed ✅️

@rcnsurreybranch.bsky.social

#RCN25
May 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Listening to an interesting discussion around the use of #AI in nurse education. AI can proof a valuable tool in nursing education if done right. It needs managing well and there is a need to learn to use it well. Nurses can not be replaced but AI can be a good sidekick. #RCN25
May 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Well done to @kirstenbland.bsky.social for proposing the item on AI for @rcndorset.bsky.social at RCN Congress #RCN25
May 13, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Discussed @rcn.org.uk Congress today. My view for what it’s worth. Surely the only people who are accountable is the Government. Underfunded health and social care and poor nurses pay leading to staff shortages. So let’s hold them to account for this unacceptable situation
#fairpay4nurses
May 13, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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@rcn.org.uk members attending #RCN25 discuss nursing's role in combating human trafficking

Personal experiences combined with professional experiences - the power of Congress changed this MFD to a Resolution

Passed ✅️

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May 13, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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‘We need to move ahead urgently with a fair pay agreement for the care sector, but in the meantime care workers from overseas need to be treated with dignity and respect’

Gavin Edwards UNISON head of care on BBC Woman’s Hour

Catch up: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
May 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Good Morning @rcn.org.uk Day 2 of #RCN25

@linb.bsky.social welcomes us all to the hall and runs through how Congress runs

@rcnsurreybranch.bsky.social
May 13, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Great start to Day 2 at @rcn.org.uk Congress with Dawn Marr presenting an item on behalf of Grampian and Orkney branch on the impact of opioids. #RCN
May 13, 2025 at 9:07 AM