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Nurses to lead the campaign to drive up quality in the NHS

Published: 15 October 2008

Commenting on the release of the King’s College London reports, Nurses in Society: Starting the Debate and State of the Art Metrics for Nursing: A Rapid Appraisal, Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), today said:

RCN: Mandatory code needed to address alcohol abuse

Published: 14 October 2008

Pubs, clubs, supermarkets and all licensed premises should face tough penalties if they encourage people to drink excessively and irresponsibly, according to the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).

RCN takes action to put dignity at the heart of health and social care

Published: 13 October 2008

Nurses are today leading the way in breaking down the barriers that prevent every patient from receiving dignified care. The launch of a complete package of resources will enable the nursing team to provide the best possible care for patients on every ward and in every community.

RCN calls on government to increase investment in anti-smoking measures

Published: 06 October 2008

A failure to increase investment in anti-smoking measures will further entrench health inequalities across the UK, according to the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). Today, the RCN threw its’ weight behind ASH’s latest report and recommendations in the fight against tobacco use.

RCN welcomes Andrew Lansley speech to Conservative Party Conference

Published: 30 September 2008

Responding to today’s speech by Shadow Health Secretary Andrew Lansley on the Conservative party’s plans for the NHS, Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing, said:

RCN: Quality acute and emergency care saves lives

Published: 26 September 2008

Commenting on the release of the Healthcare Commission report, Not just a matter of time – a review of urgent and emergency care services in England, Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), today said:

RCN responds to new MRSA figures from the Health Protection Agency

Published: 19 September 2008

RCN welcomes progress made by nurses and other healthcare workers on tackling infections

RCN: Nutritional Care is a top priority

Published: 19 September 2008

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) this week launched two new information resources for nurses and other healthcare workers to help them provide their patients with good nutritional care.

Premature babies are not receiving care they deserve

Published: 19 September 2008

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and other key stakeholders (i), are calling for premature babies to have the same rights to care that adults receive in intensive care units. Using their professional expertise they have come together today to launch a joint position statement on neonatal nurse staffing levels – ‘A Right to Care’.

RCN welcomes Factsheet on improving nutritional care in hospitals

Published: 10 September 2008

The Royal College of Nursing and the National Patient Safety Agency has today welcomed the launch of four new Factsheets that will help healthcare staff provide improved nutritional care for hospital patients.

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