George Woods
@georgewoodsrcn.bsky.social
Associate Director of the RCN Activism Academy, supporting members to get active and be the change that nursing staff and the profession needs. @thercn.bsky.social
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Historic win for health care support workers in Wales: following sustained campaigning by RCN Wales, eligible HCSWs will be re-banded from band 2 to band 3, with backdated pay and Welsh government funding to support rollout across NHS Wales.
Full details and next steps ➡️ https://bit.ly/4i4vSjw
Full details and next steps ➡️ https://bit.ly/4i4vSjw
RCN secures landmark pay increase for nursing support workers in Wales | News | Royal College of Nursing
Thousands of health care support workers (HCSWs) across Wales are set to receive a pay increase following a historic agreement between trade unions, NHS employers and the Welsh Government.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Historic win for health care support workers in Wales: following sustained campaigning by RCN Wales, eligible HCSWs will be re-banded from band 2 to band 3, with backdated pay and Welsh government funding to support rollout across NHS Wales.
Full details and next steps ➡️ https://bit.ly/4i4vSjw
Full details and next steps ➡️ https://bit.ly/4i4vSjw
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🚨| Plans to double the Indefinite Leave to Remain qualifying period from five to 10 years will only deepen uncertainty and financial hardship for internationally educated nursing staff.
Ministers must scrap these plans which will only worsen the staffing crisis and put patients at risk. ⬇️
Ministers must scrap these plans which will only worsen the staffing crisis and put patients at risk. ⬇️
Almost 50,000 nursing staff could leave UK under proposed new visa rules, RCN warns | News | Royal College of Nursing
We’re urging ministers to scrap plans to double the Indefinite Leave to Remain qualifying period, which could deepen the staffing crisis and put patient care at risk
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November 20, 2025 at 8:50 AM
🚨| Plans to double the Indefinite Leave to Remain qualifying period from five to 10 years will only deepen uncertainty and financial hardship for internationally educated nursing staff.
Ministers must scrap these plans which will only worsen the staffing crisis and put patients at risk. ⬇️
Ministers must scrap these plans which will only worsen the staffing crisis and put patients at risk. ⬇️
“If you don’t believe your voice is important then who will?” says Amy Walker to RCN’s student ambassador conference. 👏 👏 👏
November 11, 2025 at 11:54 AM
“If you don’t believe your voice is important then who will?” says Amy Walker to RCN’s student ambassador conference. 👏 👏 👏
“If you’ve got something you want to change you can help lead that as part of the RCN.” The message to student ambassadors from members Amy Walker and Alex Knight.
November 11, 2025 at 11:44 AM
“If you’ve got something you want to change you can help lead that as part of the RCN.” The message to student ambassadors from members Amy Walker and Alex Knight.
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Had a great time at the Belfast Trust induction day yesterday with rep,Amanda,chatting with newly qualified nurses, catching up with members, and signing up fresh faces to the union.Good luck to everyone starting off in their career and new new roles💙#RCN #Nursing #HCA@rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Had a great time at the Belfast Trust induction day yesterday with rep,Amanda,chatting with newly qualified nurses, catching up with members, and signing up fresh faces to the union.Good luck to everyone starting off in their career and new new roles💙#RCN #Nursing #HCA@rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social
Looking forward to joining student active members at today’s RCN Student Ambassador conference in London!
November 11, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Looking forward to joining student active members at today’s RCN Student Ambassador conference in London!
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In light of the news of today's horrific attack on the Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester, our General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger responds on behalf of the RCN.
October 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM
In light of the news of today's horrific attack on the Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester, our General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger responds on behalf of the RCN.
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#BlackHistoryMonth #HistNursing
We often think of black nurses in Britain as being post-Windrush, but researchers are identifying earlier #women
Like this amazing story of Sarah Woodbine #Victorian born #BuenosAires Trained Nurse #Croydon & #HitherGreen 💙
www.historycalroots.com/sarah-woodbi...
We often think of black nurses in Britain as being post-Windrush, but researchers are identifying earlier #women
Like this amazing story of Sarah Woodbine #Victorian born #BuenosAires Trained Nurse #Croydon & #HitherGreen 💙
www.historycalroots.com/sarah-woodbi...
Sarah Woodbine: A Black Nurse in Victorian Britain
You can read the full story of Sarah Woodbine (so far as it is known at the moment) in our recent book Sarah Woodbine - A Black Nurse in Victorian Britain. Co-authored by David Gleave, Neasa Roughan a...
www.historycalroots.com
October 2, 2025 at 8:17 AM
#BlackHistoryMonth #HistNursing
We often think of black nurses in Britain as being post-Windrush, but researchers are identifying earlier #women
Like this amazing story of Sarah Woodbine #Victorian born #BuenosAires Trained Nurse #Croydon & #HitherGreen 💙
www.historycalroots.com/sarah-woodbi...
We often think of black nurses in Britain as being post-Windrush, but researchers are identifying earlier #women
Like this amazing story of Sarah Woodbine #Victorian born #BuenosAires Trained Nurse #Croydon & #HitherGreen 💙
www.historycalroots.com/sarah-woodbi...
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This morning, Janine and I were chatting with members in the Critical Care Building, RVH.
We had some great conversations about the benefits available through the RCN, from professional support to resources like the fantastic library, and issues members are facing.
@rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social
We had some great conversations about the benefits available through the RCN, from professional support to resources like the fantastic library, and issues members are facing.
@rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social
September 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
This morning, Janine and I were chatting with members in the Critical Care Building, RVH.
We had some great conversations about the benefits available through the RCN, from professional support to resources like the fantastic library, and issues members are facing.
@rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social
We had some great conversations about the benefits available through the RCN, from professional support to resources like the fantastic library, and issues members are facing.
@rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social
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It's astonishing to me that so much healthcare policy fails to take on board subject matter expertise or engaging the workforce in design or implementation and still expect success
www.nursinginpractice.com/latest-news/...
www.nursinginpractice.com/latest-news/...
RCN demands greater involvement in upcoming workforce plan
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is among the health organisations who have urged the health secretary to work with them on workforce.
www.nursinginpractice.com
September 8, 2025 at 8:01 AM
It's astonishing to me that so much healthcare policy fails to take on board subject matter expertise or engaging the workforce in design or implementation and still expect success
www.nursinginpractice.com/latest-news/...
www.nursinginpractice.com/latest-news/...
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Are you passionate about global nursing issues and the impact the RCN can have on the international stage?
With applications open for 8 seats on the RCN International Committee, this could be your chance to make a real difference.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ViIau0
With applications open for 8 seats on the RCN International Committee, this could be your chance to make a real difference.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ViIau0
August 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Are you passionate about global nursing issues and the impact the RCN can have on the international stage?
With applications open for 8 seats on the RCN International Committee, this could be your chance to make a real difference.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ViIau0
With applications open for 8 seats on the RCN International Committee, this could be your chance to make a real difference.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ViIau0
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Executive Director for England, Patricia Marquis, provides an update on our continued work to get nursing staff the fair pay and recognition they deserve.
Read more: https://bit.ly/41oVsZK
Read more: https://bit.ly/41oVsZK
August 29, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Executive Director for England, Patricia Marquis, provides an update on our continued work to get nursing staff the fair pay and recognition they deserve.
Read more: https://bit.ly/41oVsZK
Read more: https://bit.ly/41oVsZK
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Only 25% of practice nurses have heard from employer about 2025/26 pay rise #nursesky
Only 25% of practice nurses have heard from employer about 2025/26 pay rise
Only a quarter of general practice nursing staff have been told by their employer how much they will be receiving as a pay rise for 2025/26
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August 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Only 25% of practice nurses have heard from employer about 2025/26 pay rise #nursesky
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Starting a placement soon?
Do: prep early, ask questions & look after yourself.
Owena Simpson, the RCN’s Head of Education, highlights some of the pitfalls to avoid as a student and what can be learnt along the way ⬇️
Do: prep early, ask questions & look after yourself.
Owena Simpson, the RCN’s Head of Education, highlights some of the pitfalls to avoid as a student and what can be learnt along the way ⬇️
Help! I'm starting a nursing placement | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
Owena Simpson, the RCN's Head of Education, highlights some of the pitfalls to avoid as a student and what can be learnt along the way
www.rcn.org.uk
August 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Starting a placement soon?
Do: prep early, ask questions & look after yourself.
Owena Simpson, the RCN’s Head of Education, highlights some of the pitfalls to avoid as a student and what can be learnt along the way ⬇️
Do: prep early, ask questions & look after yourself.
Owena Simpson, the RCN’s Head of Education, highlights some of the pitfalls to avoid as a student and what can be learnt along the way ⬇️
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The #Peterloo massacre took place in Manchester, #OnThisDay 16 August 1819. Our free resource pack offers a guide to sources in the archives.
sslh.org.uk/2019/05/01/s...
sslh.org.uk/2019/05/01/s...
Sources for the Peterloo Massacre
The Society for the Study of Labour History has created a resource pack and guide to sources on the Peterloo massacre of 1819. Compiled by the Society’s Archives and Resources Committee, the …
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August 16, 2025 at 6:42 AM
The #Peterloo massacre took place in Manchester, #OnThisDay 16 August 1819. Our free resource pack offers a guide to sources in the archives.
sslh.org.uk/2019/05/01/s...
sslh.org.uk/2019/05/01/s...
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Hear directly from women, Global Majority and disabled and neurodivergent members in RCN governance roles about their experiences, and why you should consider signing up for a leadership role in our Lead the RCN webinar series. ⬇️
Lead the RCN webinar series August 2025 | Event | Royal College of Nursing
Our Lead the RCN webinar series is your chance to hear from women, Global Majority and disabled and neurodivergent members in RCN governance roles.
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August 9, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Hear directly from women, Global Majority and disabled and neurodivergent members in RCN governance roles about their experiences, and why you should consider signing up for a leadership role in our Lead the RCN webinar series. ⬇️
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The union described ongoing delays to secure funding for the 2025-26 pay offer for staff working for Health and Social Care, the Northern Ireland equivalent of the NHS, as 'an insult' to the nursing profession.
www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/rc...
www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/rc...
RCN lodges formal dispute over pay delays in Northern Ireland
Read about why the Royal College of Nursing in Northern Ireland has lodged a formal pay dispute with the government and employers.
www.nursingtimes.net
August 1, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The union described ongoing delays to secure funding for the 2025-26 pay offer for staff working for Health and Social Care, the Northern Ireland equivalent of the NHS, as 'an insult' to the nursing profession.
www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/rc...
www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/rc...
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Did you know you can use your RCN Library account to make reading lists, save useful searches, and check your loans? If you're not sure how to make the most all these fantastic features, check out this video and learn how to easily access your account.
July 31, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Did you know you can use your RCN Library account to make reading lists, save useful searches, and check your loans? If you're not sure how to make the most all these fantastic features, check out this video and learn how to easily access your account.
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The nursing workforce has an important role to play in creating inclusive health care settings and creating a fairer society for all.
Explore clinical resources, magazine features, blogs and more on our website.
#PrideInNursing 🌈
Explore clinical resources, magazine features, blogs and more on our website.
#PrideInNursing 🌈
Pride In Nursing | Campaigns | Royal College of Nursing
Find out how you can work with us to promote equality of opportunity for LGBTQ+ staff and patients and raise awareness.
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July 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The nursing workforce has an important role to play in creating inclusive health care settings and creating a fairer society for all.
Explore clinical resources, magazine features, blogs and more on our website.
#PrideInNursing 🌈
Explore clinical resources, magazine features, blogs and more on our website.
#PrideInNursing 🌈
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I will go to any length to reach our members, wherever they are, to take part in pay consultations.
Every member’s vote strengthens our voice – have your say here: www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved...
Every member’s vote strengthens our voice – have your say here: www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved...
July 8, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I will go to any length to reach our members, wherever they are, to take part in pay consultations.
Every member’s vote strengthens our voice – have your say here: www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved...
Every member’s vote strengthens our voice – have your say here: www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved...
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On 5 July 1948, the #NHS was born. 🕯️
Ahead of tomorrow, we’re shining a light on some of the many people who came to Britain to help make this vision for a better society a reality 💙
#HeartOfTheNation
Ahead of tomorrow, we’re shining a light on some of the many people who came to Britain to help make this vision for a better society a reality 💙
#HeartOfTheNation
July 4, 2025 at 1:58 PM
On 5 July 1948, the #NHS was born. 🕯️
Ahead of tomorrow, we’re shining a light on some of the many people who came to Britain to help make this vision for a better society a reality 💙
#HeartOfTheNation
Ahead of tomorrow, we’re shining a light on some of the many people who came to Britain to help make this vision for a better society a reality 💙
#HeartOfTheNation
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There is still time to sign up as a voting volunteer to get out the vote on NHS Pay in England, Northern Ireland and Wales 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇
www.rcn.org.uk/MyRCN/Voting...
www.rcn.org.uk/MyRCN/Voting...
July 4, 2025 at 5:50 PM
There is still time to sign up as a voting volunteer to get out the vote on NHS Pay in England, Northern Ireland and Wales 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇
www.rcn.org.uk/MyRCN/Voting...
www.rcn.org.uk/MyRCN/Voting...
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Want to know about @rcnactivism.bsky.social and what this means for forums? Take a look at Helena's blog here from the Diabetes Forum Comittee - this is one not to miss! www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
#RCN #Nursing #Activism #RCNActivism
#RCN #Nursing #Activism #RCNActivism
Forum Activism: What this means for the diabetes forum | Blog | Royal College of Nursing
Forum Activism: What this means for the diabetes forum
www.rcn.org.uk
July 3, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Want to know about @rcnactivism.bsky.social and what this means for forums? Take a look at Helena's blog here from the Diabetes Forum Comittee - this is one not to miss! www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
#RCN #Nursing #Activism #RCNActivism
#RCN #Nursing #Activism #RCNActivism