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Standing up for patient and public safety
This report describes the lack of clear roles, responsibilities and accountability for workforce planning and supply in England. In reality, this means that the health and care workforce is not growing in line with increasing population need for health and care services, and there are large numbers of vacant posts throughout the system. This impacts upon patient safety and outcomes, and leads to a challenging working environment for staff. To resolve this, we make the case for this to be resolved through legislation, alongside additional investment in the nursing workforce and a national health and care workforce strategy for England. The RCN is clear, it is no longer the time to be discussing whether legislation is needed, instead, we should also be focussed on how we go about securing these necessary changes in law.
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Parity of Esteem poster
There are lots of small, but impactful changes you can make in the workplace to help make parity reality.
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Restrictive physical interventions and the clinical holding of children and young people
Guidance for nursing staff. This updated Royal College of Nursing guidance sets out children’s and young people’s rights concerning restrictive physical intervention and clinical holding in health care settings within a legal, moral and ethical framework.
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Responding to climate change
As a UK-wide organisation, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) recognises that climate change undermines the very foundations of our health.
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The RCN in Numbers 2019 (Welsh version)
This briefing is designed to provide a statistical overview of the strengths and vulnerabilities of the nursing workforce in in Wales. (Welsh version)
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Parity of Esteem pledge cards
A4 pledge cards
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Becoming an RCN representative
This booklet is designed to give you an understanding of the role and activities of RCN representatives. We’ve included information and case studies about each of the representative roles to help you consider which may suit and interest you most. You’ll find an outline of the process for applying and an application form, along with information about what you can expect as you embark on your role, including learning, development and support. Take the quiz and see which rep role you’re most suited to.
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RCN stewards: Role descriptor A4 leaflet
This A4 role descriptor leaflet outlines the role undertaken by RCN stewards.
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RCN learning reps: Role descriptor A4 leaflet
This A4 role descriptor leaflet outlines the role undertaken by RCN learning reps.
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RCN safety reps: Role descriptor A4 leaflet
This A4 role descriptor leaflet outlines the role undertaken by RCN safety reps.