South West news
(55 items total, showing 1 to 10)
South West region well represented at Congress 2012
Published: 18 May 2012
Representatives from the South West have represented the region with vigour this year, making their presence and voice heard throughout the agenda.
South West activist wins an award for contribution to the RCN
Published: 18 May 2012
South West activist receives an Award of Merit at the opening ceremony of RCN Congress 2012, for his oustanding contribution towards the work of the RCN.
Labour Leader hits the right notes with nurses
Published: 18 May 2012
Ed Miliband discusses the issues with the Royal College of Nursing.
South West nurses challenge Health Secretary in Congress
Published: 16 May 2012
South West nurses attending the Royal College of Nursing Congress in Harrogate on Monday 14 May, challenged Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley, over planned changes to nursing levels and what they feel is a direct attack on frontline nursing staff and levels of patient care.
Are you attending Congress 2012?
Published: 11 May 2012
Are you attending Congress starting this weekend? It promises to be an incredibly interesting event for all.
Mixed messages about nurse recruitment at the Royal United Hospital Bath
Published: 08 May 2012
The South West RCN highlighted concerns about the Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust and their plans to recruit 38 whole time equivalent (WTE) nursing staff from overseas.
Walking the wards on Nurses’ Day
Published: 02 May 2012
To celebrate International Nurses’ Day and recognise the hard work that nurses around the South West deliver, we have a new initiative to thank local nurses for the contribution they make.
Guidance to assist local staff sides facing proposals to change pay, terms and conditions
Published: 25 April 2012
New guidance has been issued by the joint NHS trade unions, to assist staff sides to meet the challenges posed by the actions of some NHS employers to make cuts in pay, terms and conditions.
Launch of newsletter for practice nurses
Published: 20 April 2012
Launch of newsletter aimed at nurses and healthcare assistants working in general practices.
Event to discuss the future of Gloucestershire community health services
Published: 13 April 2012
Event to disuss the future of Gloucestershire community health services and if they should remain public in the county.