And with that, #RCN25 draws to a close.

It’s been a fantastic four days in sunny Liverpool.

Thank you to every RCN member who brought their energy, ideas, and passion for our profession with them.

See you in May next year for #RCN26 📆

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Wasn’t sure what to expect attending congress, it’s been a fab opportunity to learn and see how we can make a difference and I never would have thought I’d get up and speak. I met a great bunch of people in the mental health forum and haven’t laughed so much in my life. Here’s to next year!#RCN25

A positive way forward and hopefully further development of a no wrong door approach to improve collaboration with partner services

'Fundamentally, work to better support those who frequently attend A&E is about intervening early to prevent people from reaching crisis point' says Leila Morris in her recent blog. Find out more about the link between prevention and reducing attendance in A&E here:

Very pleased to share that our manuscript - entitled "Stress exposure in at-risk, depressed, and suicidal adolescents - is now published in Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. 🙌 Check it out at the link below - piece is open access!

acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

If you’re #neurodivergent and living in the Llanelli area, then why not pop along to a peer support group near you?

T.R.A.I.N: Together for Resilience, Awareness and Inclusion in Neurodiversity meet on Wednesday afternoons from 1pm-3pm at Llanelli Goods Shed.

New inquiry into first 1,000 days ‘needs to drive change’

A new parliamentary inquiry into the importance of the first 1,000 days of a child’s life must be more than a “paper exercise”, health visitors have warned. #healthvisitors #parliament #nursing #children

www.nursingtimes.net/public-healt...

Thought provoking when we consider the development of in-reach projects and their impact

We are delighted to reveal our exciting news: we have changed our name and are now known officially as The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing!

Find out more here: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Next week is #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek, a worldwide initiative that challenges misconceptions about #neurodivergence

Click here to find a range of free online sessions across the week where inspirational speakers address key topics relating to #neurodiversity: www.neurodiversityweek.com/events

‘Imposter syndrome does not make us weak or inadequate – it makes us human’

Student editor @zaneskh.bsky.social on how imposter syndrome may always linger in the background but does not have to control our lives. #nurses #nursing #nurse #impostersyndrome

www.nursingtimes.net/students/imp...

Thanks to all who joined us for a productive day as we kicked off this year's #CommunityNursingInnovationProgramme, including Elsie Wagg Scholarships supported by @ngsopengardens.bsky.social, & Diabetes projects funded by the Burdett Trust. We can't wait to see the projects come to fruition! 🌱👏

NHS community work is diverse, with a varied range of activities.

Sonya Wallback explores why wellbeing matters, and the importance of supporting community health staff.

https://buff.ly/4bdJwgR

We’re pleased to share new resources from Mental Health Foundation’s #CreatingConnections project, exploring the barriers young mums face, their mental health needs, and the importance of peer support alongside statutory care. Explore the resources: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/news/resourc...

Need support around mental health, tenancy, finance, debt, homelessness, drug & alcohol concerns? Join one of our weekly drop in sessions at:

📍 Pontypool NP4 6JW - Tues/Wed 0930-1430
📍 Blaenavon NP4 9NE - Thur 0930-1200

Monday sessions at Cwmbran Library temporarily suspended due to refurbs.