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RCN comments on Camilla Cavendish’s review of HCA training
Published: 20 February 2013
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) today commented on the review of training and support for Health Care Support Workers, to be conducted by journalist Camilla Cavendish.
RCN comments on CQC inspections of home care
Published: 13 February 2013
Responding to a report issued today (13 February) by the CQC, which identified a number of problems and concerns about the delivery of care to people in their own homes
RCN comments on review of NHS paperwork
Published: 13 February 2013
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has today (12 February) welcomed the review of paperwork to be carried out by Mike Farrar, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation. Secretary of State for Health Jeremy Hunt announced the review in a speech to the Reform event “The New NHS”.
RCN responds to the Francis report
Published: 06 February 2013
The Royal College of Nursing today (06 February) commented on the publication of the report on the Mid-Staffordshire NHS trust.
RCN response to report on future NHS spending
Published: 30 January 2013
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) today (31 January) responded to The King’s Fund’s report into future health and social care spending. The report highlighted that health and social care could account for half of all government spending in 50 years and called for a debate around what services should be paid for with public money.
RCN response to Mental Health Act annual report
Published: 30 January 2013
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) today (30 January) responded to the ‘Monitoring the Mental Health Act’ annual report published by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
RCN comments on NHS Confederation report
Published: 24 January 2013
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has today (24 January) commented on the new paper Information Overload: Tackling Bureaucracy in the NHS, published by the NHS Confederation. The paper warns that the administrative burden faced by NHS organisations could take clinical staff away from direct patient care.
RCN comments on staffing levels research
Published: 24 January 2013
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) today commented on a new analysis published in the International Journal of Nursing Studies, which showed a significant association between nurse staffing levels and the failure to rescue a deteriorating patient.
RCN welcomes more rigorous standards for European nurses
Published: 24 January 2013
For immediate release: 23 January 2013 RCN welcomes more rigorous standards for European nurses The RCN today (23 January) welcomed a vote in European Parliament which recommended improvements to the regulation of nurses working throughout the EU by introducing language checks and more rigorous competency requirements. Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary of the RCN said: “There is much to be pleased about in today’s vote. A number of the measures echo what the RCN has called for and will improve patient safety across the EU. “We are encouraged by the recommendation to allow regulators to introduce language checks on EU health professionals. This will ensure that health care staff can communicate with their colleagues and patients. Another positive is the alert system, which will prevent health professionals prohibited from practicing in one member state from working in another. “However, we’re disappointed to not see greater support for a minimum 12 years’ general education requirement before commencing nursing studies. This would have brought member countries in line with the UK. “We fully support the right for nurses to use their skills around the world, but patient safety must be the top priority. We hope today’s vote will be a good starting point to ensure all patients receive the same high quality care.” Ends Notes for Editors 1. For further information, please contact the RCN Media Office on 020 7647 3633, press.office@rcn.org.uk or visit http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/media 2. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is the voice of nursing across the UK and is the largest professional union of nursing staff in the world. The RCN promotes the interest of nurses and patients on a wide range of issues and helps shape healthcare policy by working closely with the UK Government and other national and international institutions, trade unions, professional bodies and voluntary organizations.
RCN response to Prime Minister’s speech on Europe
Published: 23 January 2013
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) today responded to Prime Minister David Cameron’s speech regarding the European Union.
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