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.
@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.
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...
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! 🙂
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.... .
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.
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.
Tracey Tibaaga, a south west RCN student ambassador, spoke to a resolution submitted by the Students Committee on international student hardship and the need for more support from universities for this student group. "If we do not support international students we risk losing them", she said.
May 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Tracey Tibaaga, a south west RCN student ambassador, spoke to a resolution submitted by the Students Committee on international student hardship and the need for more support from universities for this student group. "If we do not support international students we risk losing them", she said.
Emmanuel Asimah from Cornwall came up to the podium at #RCN25 and proposed that we change the item from a matter for discussion to a resolution. The audience agreed and the item was changed to a resolution, recognising its importance and the pivotal role of nursing in combatting human trafficking.
May 13, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Emmanuel Asimah from Cornwall came up to the podium at #RCN25 and proposed that we change the item from a matter for discussion to a resolution. The audience agreed and the item was changed to a resolution, recognising its importance and the pivotal role of nursing in combatting human trafficking.
Adeoye Adedoyin from the South West has contributed to a rich debate on the role of nursing in preventing human trafficking - he quoted statistics estimating that 30 million people worldwide are trafficked. Nurses are in an ideal position to screen identify and support victims and we must. #RCN25
May 13, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Adeoye Adedoyin from the South West has contributed to a rich debate on the role of nursing in preventing human trafficking - he quoted statistics estimating that 30 million people worldwide are trafficked. Nurses are in an ideal position to screen identify and support victims and we must. #RCN25
The debate on the impact of opioids was a matter for discussion at #RCN25 but it got changed to a resolution and it was overwhelmingly passed by the voting members in the auditorium. Wording below.
May 13, 2025 at 8:58 AM
The debate on the impact of opioids was a matter for discussion at #RCN25 but it got changed to a resolution and it was overwhelmingly passed by the voting members in the auditorium. Wording below.
Lois Obidile-Ikwegbu spoke about synthetic opioids like fentanyl which she said is now the leading cause of drug-related deaths. "As nursing staff we are in a position to help reduce the harm they cause. A powerful tool is naloxone, which can reverse overdoses. We should all learn how to use it."
May 13, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Lois Obidile-Ikwegbu spoke about synthetic opioids like fentanyl which she said is now the leading cause of drug-related deaths. "As nursing staff we are in a position to help reduce the harm they cause. A powerful tool is naloxone, which can reverse overdoses. We should all learn how to use it."
Laura Adams, @rcndorset.bsky.social voting member, contributed to the debate on opioid use at #RCN25. "As a palliative care nurse I have time to listen to patients to hear what's brought them to that point. It's so important to focus on the holistic: the spiritual, psychological, & social aspects."
May 13, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Laura Adams, @rcndorset.bsky.social voting member, contributed to the debate on opioid use at #RCN25. "As a palliative care nurse I have time to listen to patients to hear what's brought them to that point. It's so important to focus on the holistic: the spiritual, psychological, & social aspects."
Lois Obidile-Ikwegbu addressed burnout today at RCN Congress #RCN25 during a discussion item about the need for a better work-life balance for nursing staff. "You cannot give what you don't have", she argued. She ended with a rousing call to action: "We deserve to thrive and not just to survive". 👏
May 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Lois Obidile-Ikwegbu addressed burnout today at RCN Congress #RCN25 during a discussion item about the need for a better work-life balance for nursing staff. "You cannot give what you don't have", she argued. She ended with a rousing call to action: "We deserve to thrive and not just to survive". 👏
A whirlwind visit to Devon last week by Nicola Ranger, RCN Chief Executive & General Secretary, who met teams across South Devon in a range of settings. Nicola said she was struck by the commitment of members to advocate for their service users and is committed to the RCN supporting them.
February 27, 2025 at 10:11 AM
A whirlwind visit to Devon last week by Nicola Ranger, RCN Chief Executive & General Secretary, who met teams across South Devon in a range of settings. Nicola said she was struck by the commitment of members to advocate for their service users and is committed to the RCN supporting them.
RCN staff Nicola and Tony are at Oxtalls, Uni of Glos today, ready to meet nursing students
February 26, 2025 at 2:13 PM
RCN staff Nicola and Tony are at Oxtalls, Uni of Glos today, ready to meet nursing students