Blogs
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blog posts
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4 Aug 2022
Respect for our profession through fair pay and safe staffing
Pat Cullen, RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, updates members on our work to ensure the nursing profession secures long-term investment from governments across the UK
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3 Aug 2022
RCN NICE immunisation guideline
A new NICE guideline (NG218) on Vaccine Uptake in the General Population was published in May 2022
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28 Jul 2022
Change happens when we come together and speak up
Carol Popplestone, Chair of RCN Council, reflects on a week that sees public support for the nursing profession grow as we continue to fight for fair pay and patient safety.
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25 Jul 2022
What would industrial action on NHS pay mean?
Industrial action is a tool of last resort but it's time for RCN members to flex their collective muscle, says Geoff Earl.
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21 Jul 2022
Considering the cost of harm
Dr Denise Chaffer, RCN President, reflects how reducing preventable harm costs could contribute to a safer nursing workforce and delivering safe quality care.
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21 Jul 2022
Adventures of the Gastro Forum at RCN Congress 2022
The Gastrointestinal Nursing Forum Committee and Forum members travelled to Glasgow last month for an exciting RCN Congress 2022. It was a busy week, and the Forum had a excellent profile. The Team were taking part in debates, representing our 4,000+ members, promoting Forum activity and facilitating learning & wellbeing events. We now look forward to the next year: recruiting to our wonderful Steering Committee, collaborating on new and exciting projects and of course heading to Brighton in 2023. Read on....we would be delighted for you to come and join us!
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20 Jul 2022
Glasgow Congress 2022
My experience as a Public Health Forum steering committee member at RCN Congress in Glasgow.
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15 Jul 2022
Enough is enough - it's time to send the strongest message possible
It’s holiday season, the Conservatives are electing a new leader and temperatures, like prices, continue to soar. So with all that’s going on, it is understandable if not quite everyone is aware that this week we launched our ballot on the Scottish government’s pay offer to NHS staff.
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14 Jul 2022
Demanding more for nursing
Carol Popplestone, Chair of RCN Council, updates members on how we continue to fight for the rights of nursing staff across the UK.
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7 Jul 2022
Speaking up for our profession and our patients
Pat Cullen, RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, updates members on upcoming ballots and how we continue to fight for fair pay for all members working across health and social care.
