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Thank you so much Mike for bringing this to Congress. This is something close to my heart and my health. It’s outstanding that #rcn25 have voted in support of this. Even more so, as it’s #MEawarenessweek this week. Thank you Mike!

I think it would be amidst not to
mention the fact it is also ME awareness week and #RCN25 have just discussed tacking health inequalities. People with ME face health inequalities every day. Often refused PIP or social care, face stigma and racism

Congress discussed the original MFD around whether the 50th anniversary of the H&S at Work Act was celebrating 50 years of failure.

@rcn.org.uk delegates changed this to a Resolution to demand the government reviews and updates the Act to align to current workforce practise

Passed - ✅️

#RCN25

Meet Steve. Steve has been tormenting me every night throughout Congress. Steve likes to knock on my window and scream his head of, it appears Steve also has alot to say at Congress this year 😂 #rcn25

Happy international myalgic encephalomyelitis awareness day

Happy international nurses day #rcn2025

The past week has been truly amazing and busy! I’ve officially been hired by my first choice job and in July will be training as a NQN renal nurse. I represented the U.K. student nurse population at the EFN, a truly amazing experience and I’ve brought back so many idea that can improve (cont)

From work-life balance to health tourism, and international student hardship and understanding neurodiversity, our 2025 Congress agenda offers a huge selection of vibrant and vital debates for RCN members. #RCN25

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