Ash for RCN Council - South West Seat

13/10/2026

08/10/2026

What a busy two days!

We covered the NMC, Congress, Pay Reforms, Nursing Education reforms and exciting projects on the RCN estate and better services to members!

Finally on the train home & shattered - I’ll write up a blog to keep you all updated.

06/10/2026

Off to London for the next 2 day Royal College of Nursing Council Meeting.

Still on a high from being re-elected.

Looking forward to working on the new RCN Strategy and getting updates on all the exciting developments are pay and the campaign.

Want to know more just drop me a message!

15/09/2026

Lovely meeting the new UWE Bristol students and signing people up to become new members.

Thanks to the team at RCN South West for being amazing as always!

15/09/2026

Who wants to join the RCN South West Board? Don't delay sign up today!

📢 Want to help shape our work at the RCN?
Nominations are now open for our Country and Regional Boards. We have five seats available ofnthe South West board. Whether you’re a nursing student, nursing support worker, newly registered nurse or experienced nurse, this is your chance to work with other members from your area with a shared purpose.
As a board member, you’ll build relationships and network with other members from across your country or region, attend meetings and events, and get an opportunity to make a difference to your profession.
Nominations close on 21 September. Find out more and nominate yourself: https://bit.ly/4iEYjH4

02/09/2026

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Ashleigh Taylor

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27/08/2026

Attention !

nurses - please sign up for this amazing study day and AGM!

Free food and CPD for re-validation!

Ashleigh Taylor

Sign up today for your free CPD and Greater Bristol branch AGM event. Check out our web page for more information and to book your space

Explore key professional topics, gain practical insights to support your practice, hear the latest branch updates and help influence the future direction of your local branch.

16/08/2026

Hear about how University Hospitals Plymouth is successfully leading the way in partnership working for the Band 5 to 6 'Know Your Worth' job evaluation campaign

12/08/2026

A great hustings tonight with Stuart Quarterman and Matthew Stuart.

I feel we all did ourselves proud.

We were asked a question about how to make the profession more appealing to males and I think one aspect I will be bringing up to council is paternity leave.

This was sparked by the below article.

What do you think - what we we do to make the profession more appealing to males to work in the profession?

Exclusive: Pay increases to two weeks in England and Wales after Guardian revealed officers ‘mocked’ for taking time off