Kirsten Bland
@kirstenbland.bsky.social
Designated Professional for Adult Safeguarding.
Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD).
RCN Southwest Board Member.
RCN Dorset Branch Secretary & Comms Lead.
RCN Learning Rep.
Care Leaver Mentor.
Queens Nurse.
Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD).
RCN Southwest Board Member.
RCN Dorset Branch Secretary & Comms Lead.
RCN Learning Rep.
Care Leaver Mentor.
Queens Nurse.
Reposted by Kirsten Bland
RCN Dorset Branch Update!
We’ve set provisional dates for upcoming branch meetings – all members (especially our amazing Reps!) are encouraged to join.
AGM Update:
Our rescheduled AGM will be held on 03 Dec 2025, 1900hrs.
Registration details coming soon, stay tuned!
We’ve set provisional dates for upcoming branch meetings – all members (especially our amazing Reps!) are encouraged to join.
AGM Update:
Our rescheduled AGM will be held on 03 Dec 2025, 1900hrs.
Registration details coming soon, stay tuned!
November 6, 2025 at 1:38 PM
RCN Dorset Branch Update!
We’ve set provisional dates for upcoming branch meetings – all members (especially our amazing Reps!) are encouraged to join.
AGM Update:
Our rescheduled AGM will be held on 03 Dec 2025, 1900hrs.
Registration details coming soon, stay tuned!
We’ve set provisional dates for upcoming branch meetings – all members (especially our amazing Reps!) are encouraged to join.
AGM Update:
Our rescheduled AGM will be held on 03 Dec 2025, 1900hrs.
Registration details coming soon, stay tuned!
Reposted by Kirsten Bland
#RCNDorsetMembers Don't forget to book your place at the Dorset Branch AGM on the 05 November 2025. Full details and how to book on the website: www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
@rcnsouthwest.bsky.social #RCN #BranchAGM #RCNSouthWest
@rcnsouthwest.bsky.social #RCN #BranchAGM #RCNSouthWest
Dorset branch annual general meeting | Royal College of Nursing
Strengthen your position and that of your work colleagues by strengthening your local union branch.
www.rcn.org.uk
October 16, 2025 at 10:05 AM
#RCNDorsetMembers Don't forget to book your place at the Dorset Branch AGM on the 05 November 2025. Full details and how to book on the website: www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
@rcnsouthwest.bsky.social #RCN #BranchAGM #RCNSouthWest
@rcnsouthwest.bsky.social #RCN #BranchAGM #RCNSouthWest
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September 21, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Don't forget to book your place at Tuesday's branch meeting. The theme is Caring for Palliative patients in Dorset. Link to book is here: www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Dorset branch meeting and talk on caring for palliative patients in Dorset | Royal College of Nursing
www.rcn.org.uk
September 4, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Don't forget to book your place at Tuesday's branch meeting. The theme is Caring for Palliative patients in Dorset. Link to book is here: www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
@rcndorset.bsky.social make sure you book on to the next branch meeting to listen to a great presentation from Laura Adams
‼️NEXT BRANCH MEETING DETAILS ‼️
The Next RCN Dorset Branch Meeting will be held on 09/09/2025 at 1830hrs via Teams.
This meeting will have a presentation on caring for palliative patients in Dorset.
Booking for the meeting here: www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
The Next RCN Dorset Branch Meeting will be held on 09/09/2025 at 1830hrs via Teams.
This meeting will have a presentation on caring for palliative patients in Dorset.
Booking for the meeting here: www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Error | Royal College of Nursing
The RCN is the world's largest nursing union and professional body. We represent nursing and offer a range of services and support to our members.
www.rcn.org.uk
August 21, 2025 at 9:07 AM
@rcndorset.bsky.social make sure you book on to the next branch meeting to listen to a great presentation from Laura Adams
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Applications for RCN grants are now open. More details on the website rcnfoundation.rcn.org.uk/Grants-and-f...
Education grants | RCN Foundation
Apply for a grant to fund further education in nursing
rcnfoundation.rcn.org.uk
August 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Applications for RCN grants are now open. More details on the website rcnfoundation.rcn.org.uk/Grants-and-f...
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The Supreme Court ruling on the definition of sex under the Equality Act 2010 has raised significant implications for nursing practice, prompting the RCN to host inclusive webinars where members can learn more, share their views, & help shape the RCN’s response.
www.rcn.org.uk/About-us/Equ...
www.rcn.org.uk/About-us/Equ...
Supreme Court judgement on legal definition of sex in the Equality Act 2010 | Royal College of Nursing
What happens now for nurses and nursing?
www.rcn.org.uk
June 19, 2025 at 8:52 AM
The Supreme Court ruling on the definition of sex under the Equality Act 2010 has raised significant implications for nursing practice, prompting the RCN to host inclusive webinars where members can learn more, share their views, & help shape the RCN’s response.
www.rcn.org.uk/About-us/Equ...
www.rcn.org.uk/About-us/Equ...
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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.
www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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
www.rcn.org.uk
June 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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.
www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Any Dorset members want to become an RCN Rep, see the post below for more information.
Dorset needs more reps! We are keen to recruit more reps across our NHS trusts & independent sector. The RCN has 3 types of rep roles:
* Steward
* Health and Safety Rep
* Learning Rep.
To find out more have a look at the website. www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved...
* Steward
* Health and Safety Rep
* Learning Rep.
To find out more have a look at the website. www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved...
RCN reps | Royal College of Nursing
Find out how you can become an RCN steward, safety representative or learning representative.
www.rcn.org.uk
June 11, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Any Dorset members want to become an RCN Rep, see the post below for more information.
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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
Today I got to tick something of my bucket list. A visit to @aeltcwimbledon.bsky.social for mum's belated birthday present. Such an amazing day and the staff could not have been kinder. X
June 8, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Today I got to tick something of my bucket list. A visit to @aeltcwimbledon.bsky.social for mum's belated birthday present. Such an amazing day and the staff could not have been kinder. X
Useful update from the @rcn.org.uk
The new job profiles have been launched. The RCN have pulled together a useful webpage on what this means.
#RCNDorset
www.rcn.org.uk/employment-a...
#RCNDorset
www.rcn.org.uk/employment-a...
Re-evaluating nursing: new NHS job profiles | Royal College of Nursing
Re-evaluating nursing: new NHS job profiles
www.rcn.org.uk
June 3, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Useful update from the @rcn.org.uk
Reposted by Kirsten Bland
SAVE THE DATE.
The next Branch meeting is planned for 09 July 2025, 1830-1930hrs & will be held via MS Teams.
Sarah Winfield-Davies RCN SW Lead Nurse for Independent Sector will be our guest speaker.
Full booking details to follow ......
The next Branch meeting is planned for 09 July 2025, 1830-1930hrs & will be held via MS Teams.
Sarah Winfield-Davies RCN SW Lead Nurse for Independent Sector will be our guest speaker.
Full booking details to follow ......
June 2, 2025 at 7:18 AM
SAVE THE DATE.
The next Branch meeting is planned for 09 July 2025, 1830-1930hrs & will be held via MS Teams.
Sarah Winfield-Davies RCN SW Lead Nurse for Independent Sector will be our guest speaker.
Full booking details to follow ......
The next Branch meeting is planned for 09 July 2025, 1830-1930hrs & will be held via MS Teams.
Sarah Winfield-Davies RCN SW Lead Nurse for Independent Sector will be our guest speaker.
Full booking details to follow ......
All RCN reps welcome as we get ready to vote on the pay award.
#DorsetMembers who are #reps check out the webinar below. The webinar is to equip you to raise awareness on the upcoming consultation on NHS pay. The webinar will give u some tools to help get a good vote turn out.
www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
England and Wales GOTV briefing: Reps and Branches | Event | Royal College of Nursing
A briefing for Reps and Branches on how to lead a successful GOTV campaign on NHS pay in England and Wales.
www.rcn.org.uk
May 30, 2025 at 5:06 PM
All RCN reps welcome as we get ready to vote on the pay award.
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The RCN are running 2 webinars that may be of interest to members working in NHS England & ICB's:
* Navigating organisational change
* Understanding redundancy
The RCN have also set up a useful resources page with all the details of webinars and other resources : www.rcn.org.uk/employment-a...
* Navigating organisational change
* Understanding redundancy
The RCN have also set up a useful resources page with all the details of webinars and other resources : www.rcn.org.uk/employment-a...
England NHS system organisations | Royal College of Nursing
England NHS system organisations
www.rcn.org.uk
May 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The RCN are running 2 webinars that may be of interest to members working in NHS England & ICB's:
* Navigating organisational change
* Understanding redundancy
The RCN have also set up a useful resources page with all the details of webinars and other resources : www.rcn.org.uk/employment-a...
* Navigating organisational change
* Understanding redundancy
The RCN have also set up a useful resources page with all the details of webinars and other resources : www.rcn.org.uk/employment-a...
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RCN webinar being held next week to explore nursing adults towards end of life in the independent sector. Our very own Laura Adams will be presenting. Its a free event open to all.
www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Nursing adults towards the end of life in the independent health and social care sectors | Royal College of Nursing
This event will provide some insights into approaches to nursing adults approaching the end of their life.
www.rcn.org.uk
May 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
RCN webinar being held next week to explore nursing adults towards end of life in the independent sector. Our very own Laura Adams will be presenting. Its a free event open to all.
www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
#RCNDorset members who work in the NHS please ensure your details are up to date with the RCN website
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:
May 22, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Today was the Dorset Chamber apprenticeship Awards. It was such an honour to be named as a finalist. Unfortunately I did not win but I'm so proud of this achievement. Now my certificate is now proudly sat in my library ☺️ x
May 15, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Today was the Dorset Chamber apprenticeship Awards. It was such an honour to be named as a finalist. Unfortunately I did not win but I'm so proud of this achievement. Now my certificate is now proudly sat in my library ☺️ x
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Branch member Laura Adams taking to the stage for the 3rd time this year to highlight her views on leadership in person centred care ☺️. Well done Laura for embracing Congress and sharing your views ☺️ x
#RCN25
#RCN25
May 15, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Branch member Laura Adams taking to the stage for the 3rd time this year to highlight her views on leadership in person centred care ☺️. Well done Laura for embracing Congress and sharing your views ☺️ x
#RCN25
#RCN25
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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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#RCNDorset Branch Secretary and SW Board Member @kirstenbland.bsky.social getting a mention on the days media round up.
#RCN25
#RCN25
May 15, 2025 at 8:26 AM
#RCNDorset Branch Secretary and SW Board Member @kirstenbland.bsky.social getting a mention on the days media round up.
#RCN25
#RCN25
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
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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
@rcnsouthwest.bsky.social #RCN25
May 14, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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
@rcnsouthwest.bsky.social #RCN25
Vote for @stuwieq.bsky.social for #RCN agenda committee
May 13, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Vote for @stuwieq.bsky.social for #RCN agenda committee
Really proud to present and lead this debate on the use of #AI in nurse education. It was great to hear so many different points of view.
#RCN25 @rcndorset.bsky.social
#RCN25 @rcndorset.bsky.social
May 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Really proud to present and lead this debate on the use of #AI in nurse education. It was great to hear so many different points of view.
#RCN25 @rcndorset.bsky.social
#RCN25 @rcndorset.bsky.social