RCN South West
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We are the Royal College of Nursing South West region. Follow us for updates. Find out more about us rcn.org.uk/southwest
Susan Masters, Director RCN South West is at the South West Community and Primary Care Nursing awards in Taunton today, excited to be presenting an award later this afternoon.
October 16, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Susan Masters, Director RCN South West is at the South West Community and Primary Care Nursing awards in Taunton today, excited to be presenting an award later this afternoon.
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🆕 We are pleased to be accrediting neonatal specialty education and training programmes in England.
Our endorsement will ensure that education and training for those working in neonatal services is consistent, focused on improving patient outcomes and in line with national standards.
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Our endorsement will ensure that education and training for those working in neonatal services is consistent, focused on improving patient outcomes and in line with national standards.
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RCN to accredit national neonatal specialty education and training programmes | News | Royal College of Nursing
Our endorsement will ensure that education and training for those working in neonatal services is consistent and focused on improving patient safety outcomes
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October 10, 2025 at 12:16 PM
🆕 We are pleased to be accrediting neonatal specialty education and training programmes in England.
Our endorsement will ensure that education and training for those working in neonatal services is consistent, focused on improving patient outcomes and in line with national standards.
Read more ⬇️
Our endorsement will ensure that education and training for those working in neonatal services is consistent, focused on improving patient outcomes and in line with national standards.
Read more ⬇️
@hsj.co.uk reports today - NHS England has indicated that integrated care boards can scrap the roles of chief nurse and chief medical officer. Read more shorturl.at/Qu96W
August 1, 2025 at 7:36 AM
@hsj.co.uk reports today - NHS England has indicated that integrated care boards can scrap the roles of chief nurse and chief medical officer. Read more shorturl.at/Qu96W
Charlie Faulkner, Senior Regional Officer, and Jenna Williams, Regional Officer, have updated our union board in Musgrove Park Hospital today. They have also visited the wards with some pens to introduce to Jenna who is new to the patch to members
July 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Charlie Faulkner, Senior Regional Officer, and Jenna Williams, Regional Officer, have updated our union board in Musgrove Park Hospital today. They have also visited the wards with some pens to introduce to Jenna who is new to the patch to members
Our IHSC Lead Nurse, Sarah Winfield-Davies, visited Blossom Fields Nursing Home in Bristol yesterday. Sarah met Manager, Maggie Dance and Deputy, Jude Brain, seeing and hearing about all the great initiatives happening in the home and learning more about the award they recently won.
July 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Our IHSC Lead Nurse, Sarah Winfield-Davies, visited Blossom Fields Nursing Home in Bristol yesterday. Sarah met Manager, Maggie Dance and Deputy, Jude Brain, seeing and hearing about all the great initiatives happening in the home and learning more about the award they recently won.
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Working with others, we’ve managed to secure some significant improvements in the Employment Rights Bill.
Changes we’ve pushed for will make sure statutory parental bereavement leave and pay are made available to people who have experienced pregnancy loss before 24 weeks.
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Changes we’ve pushed for will make sure statutory parental bereavement leave and pay are made available to people who have experienced pregnancy loss before 24 weeks.
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Employment Rights Bill: what does it mean for nursing staff? | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
The RCN is pushing the UK government to improve the working rights of its members and to protect those rights in law
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July 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Working with others, we’ve managed to secure some significant improvements in the Employment Rights Bill.
Changes we’ve pushed for will make sure statutory parental bereavement leave and pay are made available to people who have experienced pregnancy loss before 24 weeks.
Learn more ⬇️
Changes we’ve pushed for will make sure statutory parental bereavement leave and pay are made available to people who have experienced pregnancy loss before 24 weeks.
Learn more ⬇️
We are very excited to be welcoming the RCN President, Bejoy Sebastian, to the region today. He's visiting Musgrove Park Hospital to #GetOutTheVote on #NHSpay. He'll be with Senior RCN Officer Charlie Faulkner on the concourse outside Marks & Spencer from 11 am until 2:30 pm - drop by and say hello!
July 8, 2025 at 9:33 AM
We are very excited to be welcoming the RCN President, Bejoy Sebastian, to the region today. He's visiting Musgrove Park Hospital to #GetOutTheVote on #NHSpay. He'll be with Senior RCN Officer Charlie Faulkner on the concourse outside Marks & Spencer from 11 am until 2:30 pm - drop by and say hello!
RCN Stewards Emma Migliari and Mike Paterson are with our Independent Health and Social Care Lead Nurse (South West) Sarah Winfield-Davies this morning at North Devon District Hospital to #GetOutTheVote on NHS pay. They're there until 11am. Have you had your say yet? www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved...
July 4, 2025 at 9:07 AM
RCN Stewards Emma Migliari and Mike Paterson are with our Independent Health and Social Care Lead Nurse (South West) Sarah Winfield-Davies this morning at North Devon District Hospital to #GetOutTheVote on NHS pay. They're there until 11am. Have you had your say yet? www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved...
We were delighted to welcome Professor Nicola Ranger, RCN General Secretary & Chief Executive, to the region this week as we visited St Ann's Hospital, Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust, Dorset.
Huge thanks to all the staff there for showing us around on such a beautiful sunny day.
Huge thanks to all the staff there for showing us around on such a beautiful sunny day.
July 4, 2025 at 8:59 AM
We were delighted to welcome Professor Nicola Ranger, RCN General Secretary & Chief Executive, to the region this week as we visited St Ann's Hospital, Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust, Dorset.
Huge thanks to all the staff there for showing us around on such a beautiful sunny day.
Huge thanks to all the staff there for showing us around on such a beautiful sunny day.
Is a 3.6% pay rise enough to help you pay your bills and feel valued as a professional? #RCN Officer Jessie Tame and Senior RCN Officer Nikki Thomas are at Torbay Hospital today to #GetOutTheVote on #NHSpay. Have you voted yet? MAKE SURE YOU VOTE - go to this page: www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved...
June 20, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Is a 3.6% pay rise enough to help you pay your bills and feel valued as a professional? #RCN Officer Jessie Tame and Senior RCN Officer Nikki Thomas are at Torbay Hospital today to #GetOutTheVote on #NHSpay. Have you voted yet? MAKE SURE YOU VOTE - go to this page: www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved...
We've been at Yeovil District Hospital today talking to members about the NHS pay consultation. Have you voted yet? Let us know if you think 3.6% is acceptable.
www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved...
www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved...
June 19, 2025 at 3:34 PM
We've been at Yeovil District Hospital today talking to members about the NHS pay consultation. Have you voted yet? Let us know if you think 3.6% is acceptable.
www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved...
www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved...
Regional Director Susan Masters (pictured) and Regional Communications Manager Tracey Roberts are visiting Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton today. Keep a lookout for them if you're working there and say hello #NHSPay #FairPayForNursing
June 17, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Regional Director Susan Masters (pictured) and Regional Communications Manager Tracey Roberts are visiting Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton today. Keep a lookout for them if you're working there and say hello #NHSPay #FairPayForNursing
3.6% - is it enough?
Our consultation for members in England, Wales and Northern Ireland working on Agenda for Change terms and conditions is open NOW.
Have your say: bit.ly/3Hz4BHZ
If you are on AfC T&Cs but didn't get our email check we have your correct details at MYRCN my.rcn.org.uk/Login
Our consultation for members in England, Wales and Northern Ireland working on Agenda for Change terms and conditions is open NOW.
Have your say: bit.ly/3Hz4BHZ
If you are on AfC T&Cs but didn't get our email check we have your correct details at MYRCN my.rcn.org.uk/Login
June 10, 2025 at 9:29 AM
3.6% - is it enough?
Our consultation for members in England, Wales and Northern Ireland working on Agenda for Change terms and conditions is open NOW.
Have your say: bit.ly/3Hz4BHZ
If you are on AfC T&Cs but didn't get our email check we have your correct details at MYRCN my.rcn.org.uk/Login
Our consultation for members in England, Wales and Northern Ireland working on Agenda for Change terms and conditions is open NOW.
Have your say: bit.ly/3Hz4BHZ
If you are on AfC T&Cs but didn't get our email check we have your correct details at MYRCN my.rcn.org.uk/Login
Would you like free entry to and travel to and from the Downs for Bristol Pride 2025, along with discounts while there? RCN Greater Bristol branch is giving away Pride supporter wristbands to the first 30 members to book a place to march with them on Saturday 12 July. www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
June 5, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Would you like free entry to and travel to and from the Downs for Bristol Pride 2025, along with discounts while there? RCN Greater Bristol branch is giving away Pride supporter wristbands to the first 30 members to book a place to march with them on Saturday 12 July. www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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The UK govt has announced a 3.6% pay award for nursing staff on Agenda for Change in England - an increase that will be swallowed up by inflation.
Our consultation will open soon for you to tell us what you think.
Only you and your colleagues can decide if it's enough to value nursing.
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Our consultation will open soon for you to tell us what you think.
Only you and your colleagues can decide if it's enough to value nursing.
Read more:
Nursing pay: Your England NHS Agenda for Change pay award is here | News | Royal College of Nursing
Is this pay increase enough? Get ready to have your say and check your details are up to date
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May 22, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The UK govt has announced a 3.6% pay award for nursing staff on Agenda for Change in England - an increase that will be swallowed up by inflation.
Our consultation will open soon for you to tell us what you think.
Only you and your colleagues can decide if it's enough to value nursing.
Read more:
Our consultation will open soon for you to tell us what you think.
Only you and your colleagues can decide if it's enough to value nursing.
Read more:
Are you a nursing support worker who works in Somerset, or do you know one? There are still places left on this free study event, happening online on 21 May. Please spread the word. www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Somerset Branch Nutrition Hydration and Skincare online event for Nursing Support Workers | Royal College of Nursing
Enhance your patient care - attend RCN Somerset's nutrition, hydration and skincare webinar
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May 15, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Are you a nursing support worker who works in Somerset, or do you know one? There are still places left on this free study event, happening online on 21 May. Please spread the word. www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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Thanks for such a lovely positive post Kirsten - it actually made the Congress media board this morning! 🙂
May 15, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Thanks for such a lovely positive post Kirsten - it actually made the Congress media board this morning! 🙂
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My speech on the importance of allowing patients to feel heard in order to reduce health inequalities at rcn congress #rcn25 @rcnsouthwest.bsky.social #nursing
May 14, 2025 at 7:44 PM
My speech on the importance of allowing patients to feel heard in order to reduce health inequalities at rcn congress #rcn25 @rcnsouthwest.bsky.social #nursing
Dorset's BJ Waltho proposed a resolution submitted by the Dorset branch on social care investment, seconded by Gloucestershire's Charlotte Jakab-Hall. Laura Adams (pictured right) also spoke persuasively and passionately on the topic. Read more about it here: www.rcn.org.uk/Congress/Con.... .
May 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Dorset's BJ Waltho proposed a resolution submitted by the Dorset branch on social care investment, seconded by Gloucestershire's Charlotte Jakab-Hall. Laura Adams (pictured right) also spoke persuasively and passionately on the topic. Read more about it here: www.rcn.org.uk/Congress/Con.... .
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I spoke up about a subject close to my heart. It’s about more than visas. What is next? Are they going to look at those living in the U.K. with settled status? An emotive subject but one that needs to happen in light of the released white paper earlier this week. #RCN25
Congress debated an emergency item on the proposed care workers' visa ban this morning. Gloucestershire branch's Ewout Jackson spoke passionately on the topic, having moved here from the Netherlands 15 years ago. The item was passed with overwhelming support shown for international colleagues.
May 14, 2025 at 1:17 PM
I spoke up about a subject close to my heart. It’s about more than visas. What is next? Are they going to look at those living in the U.K. with settled status? An emotive subject but one that needs to happen in light of the released white paper earlier this week. #RCN25
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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
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
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
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
Congress debated an emergency item on the proposed care workers' visa ban this morning. Gloucestershire branch's Ewout Jackson spoke passionately on the topic, having moved here from the Netherlands 15 years ago. The item was passed with overwhelming support shown for international colleagues.
May 14, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Congress debated an emergency item on the proposed care workers' visa ban this morning. Gloucestershire branch's Ewout Jackson spoke passionately on the topic, having moved here from the Netherlands 15 years ago. The item was passed with overwhelming support shown for international colleagues.
Our newly released report on internationally educated nurses finds many plan to leave the UK due to low wages and the cost of living. They told us their personal stories of the impact of a lack of access to benefits and discrimination at work.
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🧵 Recently proposed immigration measures announced by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer could accelerate the exodus of migrant staff from the UK.
Our new analysis shows that only 1 in 3 staff who are internationally educated are planning on staying in the UK permanently.
Our new analysis shows that only 1 in 3 staff who are internationally educated are planning on staying in the UK permanently.
May 14, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Our newly released report on internationally educated nurses finds many plan to leave the UK due to low wages and the cost of living. They told us their personal stories of the impact of a lack of access to benefits and discrimination at work.
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The awesome members of @rcnsouthwest.bsky.social Learning, sharing, laughing and networking together. #rcn25
May 14, 2025 at 8:49 AM
The awesome members of @rcnsouthwest.bsky.social Learning, sharing, laughing and networking together. #rcn25
Well done to @rcndorset.bsky.social on getting your matter for discussion on artificial intelligence in nursing accepted onto the agenda and discussed by Congress at #RCN25. Here is RCN Dorset Branch Secretary and South West Board member Kirsten Bland introducing the topic.
May 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Well done to @rcndorset.bsky.social on getting your matter for discussion on artificial intelligence in nursing accepted onto the agenda and discussed by Congress at #RCN25. Here is RCN Dorset Branch Secretary and South West Board member Kirsten Bland introducing the topic.