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Aesthetic practice
A guide for RCN members involved in aesthetic or cosmetic procedures (including botox and fillers).
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Royal College of Nursing responds to new analysis which shows significant disparities in waiting times for different patient groups in England’s NHS
Patricia Marquis, Executive Director of RCN England, said: “If you are Black, a woman, or from a deprived area, you are facing longer waits for treatment and potentially worse health outcomes – that is appalling. Whilst the causes of health inequalities are complex, there can be little doubt that increasing levels of poverty, sustained cuts to public health services and an under-resourced NHS are contributing factors."
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About us
The Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum mission is ‘to support the nursing profession and inspire everyone to explore nursing and its history’.
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Royal College of Nursing responds to laying of the Employment Rights Bill
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Professor Nicola Ranger, said: “Today’s bill marks a historic moment for our female-dominated profession, paving the way for the biggest advance in workers’ rights in a generation. A fair pay agreement in social care, enshrined in law, and a new body to root out care worker exploitation are measures the RCN has long been calling for. Raising pay, rights and employment standards in the sector is now a step closer to reality."
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Falls
Falling continues to be a critical public health issue for older adults, with approximately one-third of persons aged 65 years and older falling each year. This blog looks at the essential role nursing can play in falls prevention.
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Making the grade: valuing and investing in the future of our profession
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on the influx of new joiners to nursing A-level results day brings and encourages RCN members to use their voices in our consultation on the NHS pay award in England.
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Caring for people with sickle cell disease and thalassaemia syndromes: a competency framework for nursing
Online webinar to launch the RCN Caring for people with sickle cell disease and thalassaemia syndromes: a competency framework for nursing.
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NHS England data shows hospitals ‘hurtling towards’ corridor care crisis this winter, RCN says
Patricia Marquis, Executive Director of RCN England, said: “The NHS appears to be hurtling towards another corridor care crisis this winter. Tens of thousands more people are heading to A&E, while the number of people waiting more than 12 hours is up by more than 20% on the same point last year. Without intervention, the government's next 100 days will be defined by patients crammed into fire escapes, store cupboards and corridors."
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50 years of the Health and Safety at Work Act
50 years of the Health and Safety at Work Act
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Nursing role profiles are out of date, unfair and unjust: new proposals don’t go far enough
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger responds to the new proposed NHS national nursing role profiles.
