Pride in Nursing
Celebrating LGBTQ+ diversity across the RCN
The RCN is an inclusive organisation representing a hugely diverse workforce. #PrideInNursing is all about celebrating diversity, equality and inclusion in nursing and our commitment to support LGBTQ+ members and our wider membership to support their LGBTQ+ colleagues.聽
This year, we are supporting our members to celebrate #PrideInNursing. On this page you鈥檒l find a range of resources, events and further reading to show your support for Pride and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning visibility.
Resources to download
Our downloadable resources give you everything you need to show your #PrideInNursing.
Pride in Nursing
"Pride in Nursing means..."
"I take Pride in Nursing by..."
"Proud to be an LGBTQ+ ally"
"I stand with LGBTQ+ nursing staff and patients"
Pride in Nursing background for Microsoft Teams
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LGBTQ+ professional resources
RCN Equality, Diversity and Inclusion resources
- RCN Respect Charter
- RCN Inclusion Caf茅
- Discrimination guidance
- Help with bullying and harassment
- Hidden in plain sight 鈥� RCN Libraries exhibition on diversity in nursing
Pride in Nursing videos
Nursing Doesn't Discriminate
What Pride means
RCN LGBTQ+ events
LGBTQ+ discussion and opinion
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21 Aug 2025
Northern Pride: a powerful mix of joy, connection and purpose
Attending Northern Pride in Newcastle this year was a truly special experience, made even more meaningful by being part of the 91桃色APP (RCN) delegation.
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30 Jul 2025
Professional Pride 鈥� what is allyship?
RCN Professional Lead for Care of Older People and Dementia, Sally Wilson reflects on the importance of allyship and the important role that nursing staff can play.
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30 Jul 2025
Professional Pride - why is it so important?
RCN Professional Lead for Long Term Conditions, Callum Metcalfe-O鈥橲hea reflects on the important role that nursing staff can play in celebrating diversity and increasing inclusion in their practice.