RCN Nursing Support Workers Conference 2025
A conference to celebrate Nursing Support Workers鈥� Day
22 Nov 2025, 10:00 - 16:00
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Join us to celebrate Nursing Support Workers’ Day at our annual conference for Nursing Support Workers, taking place at RCN HQ in London.
This event will be of interest to Nursing Support Workers, including health care assistants, health care support workers, nursing/care assistants, assistant practitioners, nursing associates, student nursing associates and many more nursing support worker/staff roles across all health and social care settings.
RCN Nursing Support Worker members are welcome to come along and enjoy a packed day filled with inspiring speakers, creative sessions, and panel discussions.
Benefits of attending:
-An educational, engaging and empowering day dedicated to the nursing support workforce
-Opportunity to celebrate Nursing Support Workers’ Day
-Networking with friendly peers and colleagues from across the UK
-Gain up to 6 hours CPD
Find out more about the RCN and its nursing support worker membership here.
Bookings now open!
Please note this event is open to RCN Nursing Support Worker members only.
20 Cavendish Square
Marylebone
London
W1G 0RN
20 Cavendish Square is located behind John Lewis, Oxford Street.
Tube
The nearest stations are Oxford Circus and Bond Street.
Bus
There are many buses routes that stop nearby, including the 10, 25, 55, 73, 98 and 390.
By air:
Heathrow Airport / City Airport – less than 30 minutes away
By car:
20 Cavendish Square is easily accessible from the M1 and M40 and is within London’s ULEZ and Congestion Charge zones.
The nearest car park is Q-Park Oxford Street and located under Cavendish Square.
Accessibility
We are big on equality & inclusion, and we strive to ensure everyone has the most enjoyable experience while attending an event at the venue. We believe in providing equal opportunities and access regardless of ability:
Step free access to all event spaces and meeting rooms
A ramp for stage access
Height adjustable lectern
Accessible toilets on each floor
Induction loop on request
Two wheelchair friendly passenger lifts
Strobe fire alarms and audible voice synthesisers in the lifts
Evacuation chairs
Assistance dogs are welcome
If you have any questions or an access requirement not included here, please just get in touch on +44 (0)207 6473577 or RCNevents@rcn.org.uk
Please note that session timings are subject to change.
A final programme will be available on the day for attendees.
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Purpose: To raise awareness of the diversity of roles and settings the Nursing Support Workforce work in and the valuable work they do every day to care for patients.
Intended outcomes: The event will:
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Programme at a glance |
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10.00 |
Registration, networking and refreshments |
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Conference Facilitator: Bruno Daniel – RCN Inclusion Programme Lead |
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10.30
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Welcome and introduction Sharon Mitchel – Vice Chair Nursing Support Worker Committee Ofrah Muflahi – RCN UK Professional Lead – Nursing Support Workers
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10.45 |
Keynote speech Nicola Ranger – RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive
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11.15 |
Bejoy Sebastian – RCN President
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11.30 |
Lynn Woolsey – RCN Chief Nursing Officer
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11.45 |
Refreshment break |
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12.05 |
Speaker: Sandra Jane Stock – RCN Nursing Support Worker Committee Member for Eastern Region/RCN Norfolk Branch Secretary
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12:25
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Speaker: Dr Terri Porrett – Strategic Project Manager, Nurse Consultant
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12.55 |
Facilitator close for lunch and networking Bruno Daniel - RCN Inclusion Programme Lead
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13.05 |
Lunch and networking |
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14.05 |
Speaker: Ilva Jones – RCN Nursing Support Worker Committee Member for West Midlands
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14.30 |
Panel Discussion: Leading with Integrity (Previous and Current Nursing Support Worker Committee Chairs and UK Nursing Support Worker Professional Leads)
Bruno Daniel – RCN Inclusion Programme Lead, Facilitating Conversation with: Ofrah Muflahi – RCN UK Professional Lead – Nursing Support Workers Dennis Greer – Previous Nursing Support Worker Committee Chair/TUC/Nursing Support Worker Member Kevin Morley – Previous Nursing Support Worker Chair and NSW Council Member Paul Vaughan – Previous UK Nursing Support Worker Professional Lead/RCN Chair of Council |
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15.20 |
Refreshment break |
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15.35 |
Speaker: Sharon Mitchel- Vice Chair Nursing Support Worker Committee
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15.45 |
Summary and closing remarks Chair Nursing Support Worker Committee Ofrah – RCN UK Professional Lead – Nursing Support Workers
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16.00 |
Conference close |
馃摲Several photo frames are available to use during the breaks. Please post about
your conference experience and tag #NursingSupportWorkersDay/#NSW25 @theRCN
The RCN would like to thank the following organisation for supporting this event:
At LV= General Insurance (LV=), doing the right thing for their customers, colleagues, and communities is their top priority. This is not just a mission or a vision, but a commitment ingrained in their culture.
LV= takes pride in their long-standing and successful relationship with the RCN. They are pleased to offer quality insurance products at discounted prices to RCN members. In addition, a percentage of the sales from every insurance product sold to RCN members goes back to the RCN, which helps to support members and their vital campaigning work.
For further information, please visit
Eventsreg@rcn.org.uk
+44 (0)2920 546460
For any other queries relating to this conference please contact the RCN Events Team:
RCNevents@rcn.org.uk
+44 (0)207 6473577
Page last updated - 12/09/2025
