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Community nurses can improve end of life care
Published: 29 November 2012
Fully trained community nurses need to be available out of hours to provide good quality and dignified care at the end of a person’s life, the Royal College of Nursing has said.
Deadline extended for RCN Award of Merit nominations
Published: 29 November 2012
The deadline to make nominations for the RCN Award of Merit has been extended until 16 January 2013. RCN members are being encouraged to put forward their nominations now.
Substance misuse nurse wins RCN in Wales Nurse of the Year
Published: 29 November 2012
Louise Poley, a consultant nurse for substance misuse, has won the inaugural RCN in Wales Nurse of the Year Award.
New staff health improvement report
Published: 28 November 2012
A new report has called for a board level lead to take proactive responsibility for staff health improvement and wellbeing in every NHS trust in England.
New competences for nurses working in young people’s palliative care
Published: 28 November 2012
The Royal College of Nursing has launched a new competences publication relevant to nursing staff working in the field of palliative care for children and young people.
RCN comments on Mind research
Published: 28 November 2012
The Royal College of Nursing has described the results of research by the charity Mind which has identified failings and cutbacks in crisis teams as “shocking”.
RCN welcomes plans for more robust ratings system
Published: 28 November 2012
The Royal College of Nursing would support the introduction of a more comprehensive and robust rating system for hospitals and care homes in England that can reflect the quality of services and the patient experience.
RCN welcomes minimum alcohol unit price consultation
Published: 28 November 2012
The Royal College of Nursing has joined other members of the Alcohol Health Alliance UK (AHA UK) in welcoming the publication of the Government’s consultation on a minimum unit price for alcohol in England and Wales.
RCN to join march against south west pay cartel
Published: 26 November 2012
Royal College of Nursing members are set to protest against the south west cartel in a march taking place in Bristol this week.
Investment in older people’s care welcomed
Published: 23 November 2012
The Royal College of Nursing has welcomed the news that £20 million will be spent on helping older people in England stay warm and healthy this winter, but said it must go hand in hand with investment in staffing levels.
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