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Finding the Black nurses of the Royal Navy
In the 18th century, enslaved Black women were made to work in the British Empire’s naval hospitals, treating sailors with yellow fever and malaria. Historian Dr Erin Spinney finds traces of their lives and work in the archives
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Cutting overseas aid budget makes us more vulnerable to future global health threats, says Royal College of Nursing
RCN Associate Director: International Nursing, Marcus Wootton, said: “Cutting overseas aid will further damage global health projects and make us more vulnerable to the global health threats of the future. Stronger health systems, with nurses at their centre, reduce instability, and support more stable societies."
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Raising the voice of nursing in the COVID-19 Inquiry
Content warning: please be aware that the following content contains details of the impact of COVID-19 on nursing staff
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Moving and handling
A guide for nursing staff on correct moving and handling techniques.
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References
A guide providing information on employment and character references.
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Part-time workers
A guide for RCN members on part-time working including equal rights and overtime.
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Dismissal
A guide on dismissal including information about types of dismissal and employment tribunal time limits.
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Cancellation of work
A guide for RCN members who have had their work cancelled.
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Member Resolution and Disciplinary Policy
This policy provides guidance on the management of alleged poor conduct and behaviour regarding RCN members.
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Corridor care a year-round tragedy and a symptom of NHS in crisis, RCN responds to Royal College of Physicians survey
RCN Executive Director for England, Patricia Marquis said: “This powerful survey adds to the experience of nursing staff working on the front line. They know only too well the devastating impact of treating patients in corridors, it is undignified, unsafe, and unacceptable."
