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Letter from Helen Hampton
Letter from Helen Hampton to RCN Bulletin.
Letter from Jenny Crofts
Letter from Jenny Crofts to RCN Bulletin.
Letter from Lynne Westwood
Letter from Lynne Westwood to RCN Bulletin.
Letter from Sue Pitman
Letter from Sue Pitman to RCN Bulletin.
Letter from Sean Ledington
Letter from Sean Ledington to RCN Bulletin.
Letter from Jonathan Beebee
Letter from Jonathan Beebee to RCN Bulletin.
Letter from Daniel Marsden, on behalf of the Learning Disability Nursing Forum Committee
Letter from Daniel Marsden to RCN Bulletin.
Singing for health
RCN members Ann Skingley and Trish Vella-Burrows have been researching the health benefits of participating in singing groups for a range of long-term conditions.

Total items: 8

Items in previous issues:

Carmel Bagness

Published: 30 Nov 2011

Carmel Bagness, the RCN Midwifery and Women’s Health Adviser, explains the College’s key activity in this important area
RCN continues fight for regulation

Published: 30 Nov 2011

The RCN is determined to keep campaigning for mandatory regulation of health care assistants (HCAs) and assistant practitioners (APs), despite government plans to push ahead with a voluntary system.
Communication and end of life care

Published: 09 Nov 2011

Nursing staff need to be fully prepared for when they have difficult conversations with patients and their families about end of life care.
Interview with Michael Brown - Vice Chair of Council

Published: 09 Nov 2011

As a longstanding RCN activist, Michael Brown is aware of both the challenges and rewards that come with representing members. In this Q&A for RCN Bulletin Extra, he talks about the tests that lie ahead as he begins his new role as Vice Chair of Council.
Somerset sets high standards in diabetes education

Published: 09 Nov 2011

Su Down, Nurse Consultant and RCN Diabetes Forum member, leads the Somerset Diabetes Specialist Nursing and Dietetics Service which was completely re-designed last year
Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust

Published: 09 Nov 2011

This article supports “RCN backs Stephen’s charity”, published on page 2 of the 9 November issue of RCN Bulletin.
Health and Social Care Bill latest

Published: 19 Oct 2011

Since RCN Bulletin went to press, there have been significant developments in the progression of the Health and Social Care Bill through the House of Lords.
Reflections on the political party conferences

Published: 19 Oct 2011

Q & A with RCN President Andrea Spyropoulos, Deputy President Cecilia Anim and Council Member for RCN London Region Andy McGovern
Is stress a health and safety issue?

Published: 19 Oct 2011

Your employer has a duty to ensure your health and safety at work, including your psychological well-being.
World Skills photo gallery

Published: 19 Oct 2011

Take a look at what happened when the RCN hosted a stand at World Skills London 2011.