Press Releases
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02/10/2020
Press Response
Royal College of Nursing responds to PM's confirmation of hospital funding
Dame Donna Kinnair, RCN Chief Executive and General Secretary, said: “Whether hospitals are rebuilt or wholly new, they will struggle to provide safe patient care without enough nurses.
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01/10/2020
Press Release
RCN responds to Health and Social Care Committee report
Susan Masters, RCN Director of Nursing, Policy and Public Affairs, said: "This report could not come at a more crucial moment; COVID-19 cases and related hospital admissions are rising across the UK."
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28/09/2020
Press Release
Royal College of Nursing responds to the Government's strategy for providing PPE
Susan Masters, Director of Nursing, Policy and Public Affairs at the Royal College of Nursing, said: "A national strategy to strengthen the manufacture and supply of PPE to health and care workers is welcome."
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28/09/2020
Press Release
Royal College of Nursing launches Beat the Flu campaign amid twin threats of COVID-19 and influenza
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) today highlighted the forthcoming double impact of COVID-19 and influenza infections this winter, as it launched its annual #BeatTheFlu campaign.
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24/09/2020
Press Release
RCN comments on new UCAS figures showing a rise in nursing student acceptances
"It is wonderful to see so many new students interested in our profession." said RCN England Director Mike Adams
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21/09/2020
Press Release
Royal College of Nursing launches RCN Starting Out app for nursing students and newly qualified nurses
“This all about supporting nurses from the very beginning of their journey in our brilliant profession," says Mike Adams, RCN Director for England.
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20/08/2020
Press Release
Royal College of Nursing comments on the NHS England Help us to help you campaign
“All nursing staff understand the importance of encouraging both men and women to check for the symptoms of cancer and seek advice if they have any concerns", says Susan Masters, RCN Director of Nursing, Policy and Public Affairs
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03/08/2020
Press Release
Nominees for RCN President and Deputy President announced
“Nursing has been in people’s minds like never before and now is a hugely important time for all of those involved in it", say Dee Sissons, Chair of RCN Council
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27/07/2020
Press Release
Royal College of Nursing responds to Government's obesity strategy
Helen Donovan, RCN Professional Lead for Public Health, said: “Nursing staff see the impact of obesity every day.
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21/07/2020
Press Release
Removing student debt will boost nursing number, says new RCN report
'Unless urgent action is taken, we could see vacancy numbers reach 100,000 by the end of the decade,' says Dame Donna Kinnair.
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