News and Features
(40 items total, showing 1 to 10)
Make a difference on the RCN Older People’s Forum
Published: 04 April 2012
Make a difference on the RCN Older People’s Forum
NHS Education for Scotland - Caring for Older People website
Published: 14 December 2011
NHS Education for Scotland, in partnership with the Scottish Social Services Council, have developed a website to provide a ‘one stop shop’ for finding and sharing knowledge.
RCN Professional Bursary Scheme 2011-12
Published: 07 October 2011
Information on applying for the RCn foundation bursary scheme 2011-12
Join the forum steering committee
Published: 15 July 2011
We have two vacancies on the Older People’s Forum Steering Committee this year. The forum welcomes applications for these voluntary posts from members across the UK to help us shape policy and develop practice.
RCN welcomes guidance on care after death
Published: 08 April 2011
The Royal College of Nursing has endorsed new guidance highlighting the wide-ranging and sensitive care needed when someone dies.
Resources
Published: 29 March 2011
Check out these important resources for nurses looking after older people
Dignity in dementia: transforming general hospital care
Published: 29 March 2011
Rachel Thompson, RCN Dementia Project Lead, has this update on a major effort to improve care for people with dementia in acute settings.
On the fringe: High quality health care in care homes
Published: 29 March 2011
Hazel Heath previews the Older People’s Forum fringe event at Congress 2011.
• Congress Agenda Item 15: Access to Care
Published: 29 March 2011
RCN Congress 2011: putting care of older people on the agenda!