RCN members celebrate Manchester Pride
Published: 26 August 2008
Up to 50 members of the Royal College of Nursing joined thousands at Manchester Pride 2008, last Saturday 23 August 2008, to celebrate diversity in the healthcare system.
Janet Davies, Executive Director of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), said:
“The RCN’s participation in this great event over the past three years was testament to our commitment to celebrating the diversity of our members, who work tirelessly across the NHS and independent sector to deliver quality care to patients.
“This year, RCN members highlighted our Dignity Campaign and Think Positive Campaign, which is about raising awareness of the needs of people living with HIV and ending the stigma surrounding the disease in the general community.
“Manchester Pride was an opportunity to recognise our members, who are lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender and celebrate their contribution to in the healthcare system.”
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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 organisations.