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RCN responds to Government decision on Pay Review Body

Published: 03 July 2009

The Royal College of Nursing says it expects governments in the UK to ensure the recommendations of the NHS Pay Review Body are paid in full and citing the current financial climate as a reason for rejecting recommendations is not acceptable.

RCN: Lack of focus on safety ‘beggars belief’

Published: 03 July 2009

The Royal College of Nursing says it 'beggars belief' that some NHS boards have never considered patient safety to be a priority and it is urging NHS managers to encourage their staff to raise concerns relating to patient safety where appropriate.

RCN launches revised ophthalmic nursing guidance

Published: 02 July 2009

The RCN is today (2 July 2009) launching a revised edition of The nature, scope and value of ophthalmic nursing.

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News from England

Leeds Pride 2009

Published: 29 June 2009

Leeds Pride 2009

Regional RCN OU Conference

Published: 21 June 2009

The Royal College of Nursing and Open University Strategic Alliance are delighted to present 'Surviving the Modern Healthcare Environment' a South West regional conference for final year nursing students and newly registered nurses.

Dr Carter Visits Exeter Hospice

Published: 21 June 2009

Dr Peter Carter, RCN Chief Executive & General Secretary visits Exeter Hospice, Hospiscare.

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News from Northern Ireland

RCN pays respects to Mona Grey

Published: 14 June 2009

Memorial service for Northern Ireland's most distinguished nursing leader

Skin cancer nurse wins RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year 2009

Published: 05 June 2009

Iona McCormack wins the RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year 2009 title

Political support for Nurses' Day in Northern Ireland

Published: 12 May 2009

Support for Nurses' Day from Northern Ireland's political leaders

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News from Scotland

July issue of RCN Scotland newsletter 'Frontline'

Published: 02 July 2009

RCN Scotland newsletter for July is now available to download.

Scotland's Public Health Act comes into force early - how will it affect you?

Published: 02 July 2009

Scotland's Public Health Act will be brought into force in September this year, and could affect nursing staff across Scotland.

Scottish Government listens to RCN on future community nursing

Published: 26 June 2009

The Scottish Government has announced a new approach to the modernisation of community nursing in Scotland. Having listened to the grave concerns of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland, the specialist skills of health visitors, district nurses and school nurses will not now be lost.

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