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NGOs standing together for the Human Rights Act
Published: 09 December 2011
Leading organisations call on political party leaders to protect the Human Rights Act in an open letter to mark international Human Rights Day on10 December. These organisations cover a diverse range of issues. We have collectively come together to speak with one voice to express disappointment that the Human Rights Act is all too often vilified, and call for leadership from our political leaders on the Human Rights Act.
RCN opposes Chancellor’s push for local pay deals
Published: 08 December 2011
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) today responded to a letter from Chancellor George Osborne to the pay review body. The letter proposes a move from a national NHS pay deal to one based on regional negotiation.
RCN comment on Government announcement on pension contributions
Published: 08 December 2011
Royal College of Nursing Chief Executive & General Secretary, Dr Peter Carter, said: “This is yet another divisive and provocative move by the Government and means that more than two thirds of nurses will now face further increased pensions contributions.
RCN response to Andrew Lansley speech on NHS benchmarks
Published: 07 December 2011
Commenting on this morning’s speech by the Secretary of State for Heath regarding NHS benchmarks, Royal College of Nursing Chief Executive & General Secretary, Dr Peter Carter, said:
Nurses still afraid to blow the whistle - RCN
Published: 05 December 2011
In almost half of cases where nurses have raised concerns about issues such as staffing levels and patient safety, no action was taken, according to a new survey by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). More than 80% of nurses have raised concerns with their employers about such issues.
Government must take action on alcohol abuse - RCN
Published: 02 December 2011
Commenting on new figures from the North East on the prevalence of liver disease as a result of alcohol abuse
Frontline nurses get a front row view of the Lords
Published: 02 December 2011
Today (1 December), 11 nurses attended a debate in the House of Lords on frontline nursing care. The debate, tabled by Baroness Audrey Emerton, covered a variety of issues including nurse education and training, specialist nursing and safe staffing levels. The House heard from a total of 12 Peers, including Health Minister, Earl Howe.
RCN comment on the Chancellor’s Autumn statement
Published: 29 November 2011
Responding to today’s Autumn statement, Royal College of Nursing Chief Executive & General Secretary, Dr Peter Carter
RCN – risky and irresponsible staffing levels on older people’s wards
Published: 28 November 2011
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) today (28 November) branded staffing levels on some older people’s wards as risky and irresponsible as it responded to the publication of the Dr Foster Hospital Guide 2011.
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