Blogs
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10 Apr 2025
Sustainable development goals and older people
This blog discusses the importance of including older people in the global framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It highlights how the SDGs relate to geriatric nursing, focusing on health, equality, and social inclusion, which are essential for addressing the unique challenges faced.
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10 Apr 2025
Joint Representatives' Spring conference, 13-14 March 2025, Bristol
I recently attended the ¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý Joint Reps’ conference in Bristol. It was a real pleasure to work with my fellow UK committee members: Matthew Stewart, UK Stewards Committee member, and Vicky Brotherton, UK Safety Reps Committee Chair, and with them, to represent the South West region at the event. In fact, it was great to meet fellow reps from across our region and beyond.
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8 Apr 2025
Why I joined the ¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý London Board: 'I decided to take action'
Aidan Slowie, Chair of ¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý London Board, reflects on his career – and why he decided to get more involved with the ¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý.
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7 Apr 2025
Critical care nursing on the international stage
¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý Professional Lead for Critical Care, Suman Shrestha MBE, shares his reflections from his recent attendance at the joint Critical Care Nursing Association of Philippines, Inc (CCNAPI) Annual Convention 2025 and the 3rd Congress of the Southeast Asian Federation of Critical Care Nurses in Manila.
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4 Apr 2025
No more missed opportunities: time to invest in nursing
¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý General Secretary and Chief Executive Nicola Ranger reflects on the impact of the late NHS pay award for nursing staff and telling MPs and peers about the urgent need for investment in the nursing workforce.
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4 Apr 2025
Measurement of pregnancy planning in abortion care
This blog is about my research project entitled "A qualitative study evaluating the implementation of the London Measure of Unplanned Pregnancy (LMUP) during antenatal and abortion care to assess pregnancy circumstance".
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3 Apr 2025
Attending fertility conferences as a fertility nurse - A journey beyond education
This blog aims to encourage fertility nurses to attend fertility conferences, but not just for the education. Yes, education is a huge part of it, however conferences give us opportunities to share best practice, network and collaborate and this blog will tell you how.
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3 Apr 2025
Addressing Health Care Access for Vulnerable Populations
My reflections on Cymorth Cymru’s Inclusion Health Summit.
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2 Apr 2025
Hitting the ground running
New North West Regional Director Simon Browes on an eventful first few weeks in post.
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2 Apr 2025
"The hidden impact of our independent sector school nurse legends: insights from a doctor shadowing"
Dr Conor McAvoy says the immensely challenging, complex and holistic work of a school-based nurse often goes unrecognised.