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28 Aug 2026
Are NHS staff missing out on pay protection following a work related injury (WRI)?
Recent casework in the North West suggests that some employers may not be applying national terms and conditions correctly, potentially leaving members financially disadvantaged after suffering an injury or illness caused by work.
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27 Aug 2026
Why prison officers matter in end of life care
A nurse researcher explores what happens when older people in prison are dying and who is really there with them. Spoiler: it's not always a nurse. Why prison officers matter to end-of-life care and why that matters to us.
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27 Aug 2026
The importance of psychological safety in cancer care
In increasingly complex cancer care environments, psychological safety enables staff to speak up, share concerns and contribute to improvement. This blog examines its importance, recent NHS Staff Survey findings, and how leaders can foster safer, more compassionate teams.
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27 Aug 2026
Rights of unpaid carers: what do you need to know as a nurse?
As a dementia nurse, I find the legal position of unpaid family carers is often misunderstood by the carers themselves.
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25 Aug 2026
Fertility misinformation
Social media can be a valuable source of fertility information, but misinformation can create unrealistic expectations. Better fertility education and access to trusted, evidence-based advice can help people understand their fertility and make informed choices for the future.
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25 Aug 2026
RCN Scotland’s historical connection to a nurse suffragette
Our recent library event on nurse suffragettes has brought to light a possible historical connection between a nurse suffragette and our RCN Scotland HQ in Edinburgh.
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12 Aug 2026
The Power of Community: Why Join the RCN Scotland Community of Practice for Care Home Nurses Working with Older People
Ahead of the fourth session of the Community of Practice for Care Home Nurses Working with Older People, Carol Dale discusses the benefits of joining this growing network.
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12 Aug 2026
Standing together against unfair shift changes
On Thursday 30 July, RCN members from Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board held a demonstration outside the Health Board meeting at Royal Glamorgan Hospital in response to proposed changes to their shifts.
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11 Aug 2026
Introducing the Breastfeeding in the Workplace Toolkit
The toolkit is designed to support employers across Wales in creating inclusive, family-friendly working environments that enable employees to continue breastfeeding when they return to work.
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10 Aug 2026
Part 2: Building Power Collectively – Reflections on the afternoon programme
In this blog Vitor reflects on the afternoon sessions from the RCN Forums and Nursing Activism Conference 2026—building power collectively.
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