RCN Northern Ireland

17/06/2026

“Care home nursing staff are knowledgeable and experienced in clinical situations. We can’t heal everyone, but we always consider peoples’ wishes and aim to provide the best care possible in the right setting.”

Katharina is a lead nurse and a palliative care champion in a care home. Read her piece on valuing the expertise of care home staff ➡️ https://bit.ly/3S7dxJX

Part of our series celebrating with Championing Social Care 💚💙

We must collaborate to ensure the right decisions are made for our residents, says Katharina, a lead nurse and palliative care champion in a care home

17/06/2026

This , we have published our review of UK learning disability nursing, and outlined our demands for governments to:

✅ Adopt field-specific, evidence-led workforce planning to accurately reflect where learning disability nurses work and how their expertise is used across sectors.

✅ Stabilise the learning disability nursing education pipeline and grow the workforce in line with the needs of the population.

Our latest data analysis shows that the number of learning disability nurses in the UK has fallen by a third, with less than 500 students studying the specialism in 2025.

The findings of this review must be a warning to governments that we cannot continue this path where learning disability nursing is consistently undermined. It’s a profession that is central to the safety, equity and human rights of people with learning disabilities.

Read more about the review: Safety, Equity and Expertise: A UK Review of Learning Disability Nursing. ⬇️

With staffing down by a third and demand rising, the RCN calls for immediate action to protect the future of the learning disability nursing profession

16/06/2026

Join the next RCN Northern Ireland Job Evaluation Workshop on
18 June, from 12.30pm – 1.30pm online.

If you’re a Band 5 nursing staff member and want to better understand the NHS Job Evaluation process and whether your banding accurately reflects your role, this workshop is for you.

✅ Learn how the Job Evaluation process works
✅ Understand the factors used to assess roles
✅ Find out where to access support and guidance

📲 Scan the QR code below to register for the workshop.

15/06/2026

"There are many overlaps between birth and death"

Learn how Kiera, a palliative care nurse and soul midwife, brings a holistic approach to support people who are dying, helping them to regain some control and ensure their independence is maintained. ⬇️

Kiera has been a soul midwife for more than a decade, bringing another element to her role as a lead nurse in Skanda Vale Hospice

12/06/2026

Update from the PSNI following intimidation towards nursing staff.

If you are an RCN member and require further support please contact us via RCN Direct: https://www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Help/Contact-advice

11/06/2026

Special recognition at Ulster University to Andrea and Michaela at the RCN NI Nurse of Year 2026

11/06/2026

Nurse of the Year 2026 celebrations continue. 🍾🎉

11/06/2026