Blog
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23 Sep 2025
Building a career in care: Rebecca’s path through apprenticeship and beyond
Registered learning disability nurse Rebecca Conlon shares her inspiring journey from support worker to deputy team manager at Positive Individual Proactive Support (PIPS). Her story highlights the power of values-driven care, the impact of apprenticeships, and the importance of supportive leadership in nurturing ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ talent.
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23 Sep 2025
Compassion at the core: A visit to PIPS (Positive Individual Proactive Support)
Last month, as part of our regional Independent Health and Social Care (IHSC) work, we had the privilege of visiting PIPS (Positive Individual Proactive Support) – a service that supports people with learning disabilities and complex needs to lead fulfilling lives.
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25 Aug 2025
Making a difference in Yorkshire & the Humber
Lisa Cooke reflects on her journey to becoming a member of the Yorkshire & the Humber Regional Board.
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5 Jun 2025
Discovering pathways: The specialised world of Community Sexual Health Nursing
Sexual health ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ is far more than testing for and treating sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
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28 May 2025
Unlocking the benefits of student ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ placements in diverse environments
Michelle Raddings, our Lead Nurse for Independent Health and Social Care in Yorkshire & Humber, recaps a panel discussion at this year's RCN Congress in Liverpool.
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16 Apr 2025
Valuing Voices: RCN Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger engages with Independent Health and Social Care Nursing Professionals in York
On 3 April I had the pleasure of hosting our RCN Chief Executive and General Secretary Nicola Ranger in Yorkshire & the Humber region to visit ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ staff working in independent health and social care (IHSC).
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4 Mar 2025
Independent Health and Social Care in Yorkshire & The Humber: Spring update
Find out what's happending in the IHSC sector across Yorkshire & The Humber this spring.
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11 Feb 2025
How you can get involved and stay informed
Michelle Raddings, Yorkshire & the Humber region IHSC lead nurse looks at the months ahead and how you can get involved and stay informed.
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21 Oct 2024
A recap of our regional Independent Health and Social Care Conference
Leanne Hume and Michelle Raddings, our Lead Nurses for Independent Health and Social Care (IHSC) in the Northern and Yorkshire and the Humber regions respectively, discuss the recent success of a joint regional IHSC conference.
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25 Sep 2024
Celebrating our Nursing Workforce Standards Champions
Michelle Raddings, Yorkshire & the Humber region IHSC lead nurse reflects on the recent Nursing Workforce Standards Champions awards and celebration event.