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Passion successfully relit for another year
Congress is over for another year and what a Congress it was for me. As well as being immersed in Congress business, it was so nice to be on the south coast by the sea, have some down time to relax with colleagues and enjoy the sea air.
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Enough is enough. A vote for strike is the only way we can be heard
Things feel really tough for us all at the moment, but we must not be silent; our voice needs to be heard loudly and clearly by the government. Enough is enough.
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Farewell and thank you South West - you are the best
Dear All At the RCN EGM on the 29 November a motion of no confidence was passed. Under RCN governance guidance this is not a binding decision. I have nonetheless decided to stand down from the position of Council member for the South West region and Chair of Dorset branch.
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Historic vote
These are truly momentous times as RCN members have taken the decision to take strike action for the first time in our 106-year history. Here in the South West region there was an overwhelming vote for action by our members who clearly feel #EnoughIsEnough.
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We are facing the most difficult time for over 30 years
Inflation (CIPH rate) is expected to soon be 9%, interest rates have increased to 1.75%, utility bills increased by 54% last April and are expected to rise again in October. We cannot meet these demands with a pay award of between 2.5 and 4.5 %
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Mother nature
Kate's helped create an outside space for patient rehabilitation which is playing a unique role in COVID-19 recovery
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Fairer blood donation rules spell huge shift for LGBT+ equality
Jason Warriner reflects on recent changes that will make blood donation policy in England more inclusive and increase the overall number of people who can donate
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Five ways to embrace your inner leader
An RCN forum project encourages all nursing staff to recognise and value themselves as leaders
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Could cultural activities improve patient health?
A new resource for health and social care professionals explores the clinical benefits of museum objects and activities
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‘Now’s the time to make a difference’
After witnessing the pressures her colleagues were facing during the pandemic, Jennifer Fox was determined to give them support and signed up to become an RCN steward