Nursing needs more RCN representatives across the region.
Are you prepared to stand up and speak out for your profession, your colleagues and your patients?
www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved...
If you want to be involved or want to know more email northern.region@rcn.org.uk to arrange an informal chat
Six years on, communities across the country will come together to reflect on sacrifice and loss during the pandemic
Brain Tumour Awareness Month was launched in 2004 by a group of charities and takes place in march.
1 in 3 people in the UK knows someone affected by a brain tumour. By raising awareness, we can continue to invest in essential research that can improve treatments and, ultimately, find a cure.
Employee Appreciation Day is an observance celebrated in various countries, where employers and managers take a moment to showcase appreciation for the efforts and contributions of their employees. A day to foster a positive work environment and strengthen the bond between employers and employees.
Held on 5 March to educate the public about DID, a complex psychological condition formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder. The aim, to combat stigma, correct misconceptions fuelled by the media and support people living with it whilst recognising the mental health professionals treating it.
🌈 Holi 2026
Holika Dahan falls on 3 March, with the main celebration (Rangwali Holi / Dhulandi) on 4 March. It is marked on the full moon (Purnima) of the Hindu month of Phalguna and celebrated across India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and communities worldwide — a festival of colour, joy, and togetherness.
World Hearing Day is an annual campaign led by the W-H-O, aimed at promoting ear and hearing health and preventing hearing loss. Marked on 3 March, it is recognised across the UK and internationally, with healthcare professionals and organisations taking part in activities to raise awareness
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Great North Run Fundraiser
www.justgiving.com/page/andrew-...
Branch Chair Andrew is running the great north run for the first time this year and next year, in aid of the @rcnfoundation.bsky.social who support nursing staff all around the country, please Donate as little or as much as possible
We joined the celebration event with @northumbriauni.bsky.social who had a celebration event for there nursing students thanks to Pat Fraser one of our retired members who came and supported, passing on her experiences and why being a member of @rcn.org.uk is important and how it helps support you
Happy Valentines Day during LGBT History Month
Today starts LGBT+ History Month, why not come along to the branch Meeting, Jason Warriner is joining us online to talk about the history Of LGBT+ Nursing
If you cant attend in person at Newcastles RVI then why not join us online, please register on the following link
www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Statement from MNORN
Congress 2026
Registration is now open for self funders to attend, if you’ve applied for a voting seat, there was a huge number of applications you will be notified by end of February if you have secured a funded voting place
service.rcn.org.uk/congress2026...
Branch Meeting
Any NTW Branch Members or REPs this is just a reminder that our first branch meeting of the year is next week, please register to attend in person or online by following the link www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
2026 Meetings
First meeting of 2026 is now bookable it will take place at the QE in Gateshead and all members welcome, book by following this link
www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Some great links
Please click here for some great links to our contact information, Bluesky, congress, WhatsApp, jointreps, fundraising etc please share far and wide
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Nursing Support Workers #❤️ #rcn
Take care everyone conditions remain bad for some especially our community workers
To all that are driving or making there way to or from work, please keep safe there’s some hazardous conditions out there
For advice in bad weather follow this link:
www.rcn.org.uk/magazines/Ac...
Take care
To all that are driving or making there way to or from work, please keep safe there’s some hazardous conditions out there
For advice in bad weather follow this link:
www.rcn.org.uk/magazines/Ac...
Members are reminded of the Branch meeting in November which includes a fully accredited YGAM (Youth Gambling Association) session, book and follow instructions at the end of booking the Branch Meeting as there is a separate link to register for the accredited session
www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Applications for voting places at congress 2026 now open, there are only 13 places for the branch and are anticipating lots of applications so please bear this in mind if you don’t get a voting place, you will need to attend branch meetings before and after congress www.rcn.org.uk/Congress/Vot...
We are deeply saddened to hear of the horrific attack on the Heaton Park Synagogue in Crumpsall in Manchester this morning.
If you have been affected by this incident then our member support services are here for you: bit.ly/3HEeQY9
*CALLING ALL RETIRED MEMBERS *
There’s a retired nurses meeting at the RCN Office in Sunderland, 8th October 2025 11am to 1pm and will include an activism in retirement update along with updates from the RCN national conference for retired nurses, all retired members welcome, please spread the word
