RCN North West

29/04/2026

There's less than a week to go for members employed by Manx Care to vote in our consultation over their recent three-year pay offer.

You'll have received your voting link in your emails and have until midday on Tuesday to cast your vote.

Find the details of the offer and how to cast your vote in our news story: https://bit.ly/4mC4tYy

28/04/2026

Dual-role rep Kieran spoke to us about the personal and professional benefits of becoming an RCN rep to launch our new recruitment campaign, 'A Rep Like Me'.

Reps get full training and support and gain invaluable skills in leadership and negotiation, speaking on behalf of their colleagues and their profession.

And, contrary to what many believe, becoming a workplace rep is not a voluntary role - you will get facilities time to enable you to fulfil your duties.

Find out more about our campaign and what becoming a workplace rep involves: https://bit.ly/4mTHfNX

22/04/2026

Calling all nursing students! This year's RCN Student Festival is right on the region's doorstep in Manchester! It's designed for you to explore career pathways, gain financial advice, meet inspiring speakers and connect with other students across the UK. Further information:

Join the RCN Student Festival 2026 in Manchester. A one-day event for nursing students featuring inspiring speakers, career advice, financial wellbeing sessions and networking opportunities.

20/04/2026

The pay consultation for members employed by Manx Care is now open. Please check your email over the coming day for your link to take the online survey and find all the information you need to make an informed choice here in our FAQs: https://www.rcn.org.uk/employment-and-pay/Nursing-across-social-care-and-independent-health-services/Pay-terms-and-conditions-in-independent-employers/Manx-Care-FAQs

20/04/2026

Members employed by Manx Care - the consultation on your three-year pay offer is now live and will remain open until Tuesday 5 May.

Look out for an email from us with your personal link to cast your vote online. Find out more about the offer in our news story: https://bit.ly/4mC4tYy

16/04/2026

Next Monday we'll be launching a consultation on the latest pay offer to members employed by Manx Care on the Isle of Man.

The deal, which spans three years, would be linked to the September Consumer Price Index each year. Read our news story for more details: https://www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/news/160426-nw-iom-april-consultation

We'll be emailing eligible members with their voting link so find out more about the offer and check your details are correct by logging in to MyRCN: https://www.rcn.org.uk/Log-In

15/04/2026

This Friday, members at Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital are invited to meet with our SRO David and Rep Pauline to discuss the recent changes and integration by LHCH into Liverpool Hospitals Group.

David will also be providing information on the Band 5 nursing profile evaluation and what that means for members.

Look out for them walking the wards from 1.30pm: https://bit.ly/4cAax0j

14/04/2026

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📅 International Nurses’ Day is back on 12 May!

This year, we’re celebrating the contribution of the nursing profession, in the UK and across the world.

Learn more and get involved: https://bit.ly/4c9TxOr

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11/04/2026

'Being a Learning Rep is so important to me because it's given me a platform to listen to career development stories to empower internationally educated nurses'.

Isle of Man branch member Faridat Ibidun was Highly Commended in the Learning Rep of the Year category at the recent RCN Awards.

Fellow NW member Darren Lomax was also Highly Commended in the Steward of the Year category.

10/04/2026

A week today, members at Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital are invited to meet with our SRO David and Rep Pauline to discuss the recent changes and integration by LHCH into Liverpool Hospitals Group.

David will also be providing information on the Band 5 nursing profile evaluation and what that means for members.

Look out for them walking the wards from 1.30pm on Friday 17 April: https://bit.ly/4cAax0j

09/04/2026

The next meeting of the North West Multicultural Group is taking place online from 5.30pm next Wednesday.

This month we'll be welcoming Becki Winson from the Activist Academy who'll be sharing practical examples of successful activism and ideas for how MCG members can get involved.

No need to pre-register, join directly from our event page: https://bit.ly/4slT4xq

06/04/2026

We're still here to support you over the bank holiday period. Find out more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qm2tEK