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British Society for Rheumatology launch 2022 Future Leaders programme (May 2022)
This fully funded prestigious new leadership training programme is delivered in partnership with Ashridge Hult Business School. Aimed at the entire multidisciplinary team, it will develop rheumatology leaders who change the way services are delivered and will represent rheumatology at a national level.
NHS pay: RCN demands pay rise of 5% above inflation and asks members to do one crucial thing to help make the case (March 2022)
We’ve set our UK pay position for 2022-23, warning ministers that they must rethink current pay plan or risk staff losses that erode safe care standards.
Nursing staff must be protected as COVID-19 restrictions in England set to end (Feb 2022)
Leaving it up to individuals and employers to decide on isolation periods will place health care staff and patients at risk, warns the RCN.
NHS pension contribution changes: RCN demands clear explanation of impact on members (Feb 2022)
There will be a new pension contribution structure for NHS staff in England and Wales from 1 October.
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19 Jul 2022
NHS pay deal for England: RCN to ballot members on industrial action
We’ll consult members on what action they want to take in response to the below-inflation pay deal.
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1 Jul 2022
COVID-19 sick pay changes 'neglectful and unfair' with cases on the rise
The Department of Health and Social Care has announced changes to the way COVID-19-related sickness absence and self-isolation will be managed for NHS staff in England.
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1 Jul 2022
Fit notes: nurses now among professionals able to issue
RCN welcomes moves to extend the range of health care professionals who can certify and issue fit notes for patients needing time off work due to illness.
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