RCN South West

06/12/2025

Do you work in Somerset and have you ever wished that care could be more patient-centred, joined up, with smoother pathways and better communication? If so, come and hear about the new Care Co-ordination Hub at RCN Somerset's next branch meeting on 10 December:

Hear from Dr Charlie Davies, Consultant in Palliative Care, as he introduces Taunton’s Care Co-ordination Hub and discusses its results.

05/12/2025

There are now just five years to reach the UK target of zero new HIV transmissions across the UK, and nursing must be at the core of this effort...

For the last 40 years, nursing staff have led the fight against HIV – there are now just five years left to meet the goal of ending new transmissions

04/12/2025

It's not too late - you still have until 7 December to apply for a funded voting place at next year's Congress, happening in Liverpool on 18-21 May. If you get there, you won't look back... it's an experience to remember. https://www.rcn.org.uk/congress

04/12/2025

We have a series of support Q&A sessions coming up for members working in ICBs. If this is you check out our event listings (https://www.rcn.org.uk/southwest/SouthWest-Events) and keep an eye on your inbox for an email invitation coming to you.

03/12/2025

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities - a day that highlights the rights and wellbeing of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society.
Nursing staff play a key role in helping make this a reality every day.
On RCN Learn you can access a range of resources to support people living with disabilities to live independently and access health services.
Explore the site - you could find just the information you need:
https://rcnlearn.rcn.org.uk If you haven't got time now, you could always bookmark it for later and set a date aside for your personal development.

02/12/2025

We support all our members, regardless of what sector they work in. If you thought the RCN was for the NHS, think again. Check out our resources:

Resources and information for those nursing across Independent Health and Social Care services

30/11/2025

Check out the national and regional RCN events listings pages and fill up that calendar with fascinating events to look forward to! https://www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/events

29/11/2025

Have you seen this year's Nursing Support Workers' Day films? One's a proper tear-jerker! Have a look and most importantly, tell the support workers around you that you appreciate them!

On 23 November, we shine a light on the sometimes unseen but essential care nursing support workers give to patients and their families.

28/11/2025

If you work for NHS England in the South West region, join this online member meeting on 3 December at 4pm.

This webinar-style meeting on 3 Dec is for RCN members employed by NHS England.

25/11/2025

If you're employed by an independent health and social care employer, know this... there are Employment Standards that you can use to support you.

Hear directly from RCN Activists about our Employment Standards for people working in the independent health and social care sector.Learn more: rcn.org.uk/em...

23/11/2025

It's Nursing Support Workers' Day! 💛 Take a moment to celebrate yourself and your colleagues and all the work you do that touches the lives of so many people and means so much to so many. You are appreciated. You are brilliant.🌻
Thank you for everything you do.
https://bit.ly/3gdE0Cu

22/11/2025

RCN Congress can be an inspiring, fulfilling and re-energising experience. In 2026 it's happening in Liverpool from 18-21 May. Now while that's not nearby, if funding concerns are holding you back, remember you can apply for a funded voting place to represent your branch until the deadline of 7 December. Places are still undersubscribed in Devon, Gloucestershire and Plymouth, and applications are still welcome in all the other branch areas too, so it's definitely worth a try. Good luck!
https://www.rcn.org.uk/congress/