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Two-thirds of the public now support nurse strike, poll shows, as Royal College of Nursing announces increased strike payments for members
Just short of two-thirds of the public now support nurses taking strike action in their fight for fair pay, polling shows, as the Royal College of Nursing increases its strike payments for members ahead of this month’s ballot of 300,000 professionals.
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Menopause: RCN Guidance for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors
To provide support and advice to women it is important that health care professionals understand the changes that women face at the time of their menopause and the issues related to improving health after menopause. This updated publication aims to help health care professionals gain awareness of the menopause and the safety and efficacy of modern therapy options available. This publication is endorsed by the British Menopause Society.
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Royal College of Nursing responds to the emergency budget
Responding to the emergency budget, RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Pat Cullen, said: “This statement gave billions to bankers and nothing to nurses. What clearer sign could there be of a government with the wrong priorities."
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Royal College of Nursing responds to the announcement of the new prime minister
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Pat Cullen, said: “After many weeks of high rhetoric and headline-grabbing claims, the new prime minister must demonstrate to the millions of people in the UK’s health and care workforce that not only is she listening but also delivering. Decisive political action to help them at home and at work has never before been required with such urgency."
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Nationwide public advertising campaign demands change from new prime minister as nursing union prepares to ballot 300,000 members
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Pat Cullen said: “From her first moment at the Despatch Box, the new Prime Minister can demonstrate she is listening to the concerns of nursing staff. The toughest questions facing Liz Truss will come from our members and millions of health and care workers like them. They are struggling – at home and work – like never before. And deserve serious answers, not brushing aside."
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Royal College of Nursing calls for nursing workforce crisis to be addressed ahead of World Patient Safety Day
Speaking ahead of World Patient Safety Day, RCN Director for England, Patricia Marquis, said: "Keeping patients safe is at the heart of everything nurses and nursing support workers do and this year’s theme, medication safety, is about precisely that.
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Recognising World IBD Day - 19 May 2023
IBD is a significant disease and most nurses working in GI will have contact with patients with IBD, often at their most vulnerable. Nurses working within IBD care have an important role within the care and management of people living with IBD providing holistic, advanced care.
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Royal College of Nursing responds to the latest NHS England performance data
RCN Director for England, Patricia Marquis, said: “Both routine and emergency care are facing incredible demands, with the waiting list for routine operations rising to yet another all-time high and the dangerous circle where delays in one part of the system impact on another as significant as ever."
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The 3 L's: Listening Learning and Leading
The RCN Gastrointestinal (GI) Forum Annual Strategy Day is upon us once again and my first as Chair of this great Forum.
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Nursing confirmed as ‘most trusted profession’ as strike risk grows
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Pat Cullen, said: “This huge vote of confidence from the public will boost the morale of nursing staff as we head for strikes in December. The profession at the bottom of the list should be careful how it speaks to and about the one at the top."