Blogs
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25 Aug 2022
Fighting for the future of nursing
RCN Deputy President Tracey Budding examines what the nursing workforce crisis means for the profession and its patients, both now and in the future.
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25 Aug 2022
Enough is enough - vote to take action on pay
Nursing is in crisis with staff forced to use food banks. This is happening even though we live in one of the wealthiest countries in the world.
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19 Aug 2022
Getting ready for industrial action strike ballots
Pat Cullen, RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, updates members on preparations for industrial action strike ballots and how important this is to secure the future of the profession and safe patient care
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17 Aug 2022
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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12 Aug 2022
Now is the time to raise your voice
Who would have thought that the RCN would even consider balloting members to contemplate industrial action?
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10 Aug 2022
What an enriching experience
What an opportunity to be a voting member at Congress 2022
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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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16 Feb 2021
Tissue Donation - Information for Healthcare Professionals
Up to 50 people can benefit from tissue donated from 1 donor, but despite the amazing benefits that tissue donation can bring and the comfort that donation can give to bereaved families, it is a subject that many health care professionals know little about.
