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RCN responds to Healthcare Commission’s report on acute mental health services

Published: 23 July 2008

RCN concurs with the Healthcare Commission's report on acute mental health services, calling for a greater commitment to nurse development and training as well as a recognition of the hard work carried out by mental health nurses across the country.

RCN welcomes new guidance for providing acute mental health care for women

Published: 17 July 2008

The RCN welcomes this guidance as it highlights the importance of equality practices in mental health care and should enable women to receive support tailored specifically to their needs.

RCN welcomes decreases in MRSA infections

Published: 17 July 2008

Commenting on quarterly figures from the Health Protection Agency on MRSA bloodstream infections and C. difficile, Royal College of Nursing (RCN) General Secretary & Chief Executive, Dr Peter Carter, said:

RCN welcomes Government End of Life Care Strategy

Published: 16 July 2008

The Royal College of Nursing is encouraged by the Government’s plans to increase its investment in training and development of health and social care professionals, as part of the End of Life Care Strategy.

RCN responds to findings of the investigation into former nurse David Britten

Published: 16 July 2008

RCN Chief Executive & General Secretary welcomes findings of the investigation into former nurse David Britten

RCN responds to watchdog’s verdict on Public Health Services

Published: 15 July 2008

The Royal College of Nursing is calling on the Government to recruit more qualified school nurses to address the issues of obesity, sexual health, and inequalities in our health care system.

RCN: Patient health at risk if cosmetic laser industry de-regulated

Published: 10 July 2008

The Government’s plans to de-regulate cosmetic laser treatments from 1 October will undermine the quality of care being delivered to patients and put nurses in a vulnerable position.

RCN welcomes new strategy for primary care

Published: 04 July 2008

RCN welcomes new primary care strategy

Health unions win 10 per cent increase on mileage allowances for UK nurses

Published: 02 July 2008

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has led negotiations with NHS employers over the past year and has won a 10 per cent increase in all Agenda for Change Standard and Regular Mileage Allowances for nurses across the United Kingdom.

RCN welcomes landmark NHS Review

Published: 30 June 2008

Commentating on the launch of the NHS Review, Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) said: “The RCN welcomes the recognition by Lord Darzi’s Review that future healthcare provision should aim for a more quality based approach, and that nurses can play a lead role in its shaping and delivery.