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Nursing in Numbers 2024
Published annually, Nursing in Numbers sets out the strengths and vulnerabilities of the nursing workforce in Wales in one useful reference, with recommendations for Welsh Government action. The NHS workforce statistics include our annual estimate of the total registered nurse vacancies in NHS Wales. The report also covers the independent sector workforce, with information on social care, general practice, and agency nursing. There is also a version in Welsh, under publication code 011 865.
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Consultant Nurses: Expert Patient Care
Wales needs more consultant nurses. A consultant nurse is an expert nurse that bridges the worlds of clinical practice, research, education, strategy and leadership in order to improve patient care. It is a unique and important nursing role. Through statistics and case studies, this report shows how consultant nurses directly benefit patients as well as health services, setting out five practical actions for the Welsh government to take. There is also a version in Welsh, publication code 011 863.
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RCN Submission to the Pay Review Body 2024-25
This year’s RCN submission to the Pay Review Body sets out the case for a substantial and above inflation pay rise to address the worsening nursing workforce crisis and the long-term reduction in the value of nursing pay. We urge the PRB to demonstrate its independence and recommend a substantial pay increase to help the recruitment and retention of nursing staff.
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RCN Health and Safety Representative's Handbook
This handbook is designed to help RCN health and safety representatives carry out their work, whether they are new to the role or not. It suggests ways of getting started and provides them with the latest information about key RCN services and resources, together with the key health and safety legislation they need to support members at work.
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Conscientious Objection - Termination of Pregnancy/Abortion Care
This updated publication details the RCN position on conscientious objection and provides guidance on the issue for nurses, midwives and nursing associates. It also provides signposts to sources of further information.
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NHS Pay offer in England vote poster
A4 poster with details of the NHS pay offer vote in England and web links.
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Becoming an RCN representative
This guide is designed to give you an understanding of the role and activities of RCN reps. Information and case studies about each of the rep roles is included to help you consider which one may suit you the most.
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Record keeping: The facts
Good record keeping is a vital part of effective communication in nursing and integral to promoting safety and continuity of care for patients and clients.
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Health ability passports
This guide explores how health ability passports can support nursing staff who are looking to establish sustainable reasonable adjustments that will remove barriers and enable them to work at their best. This could be to accommodate a disability, impairment, neurodivergence or health condition.
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Female Genital Mutilation. RCN Guidance for Travel Health Services
This updated publication acts as a supplement to Female Genital Mutilation: An RCN Resource for Nursing and Midwifery Practice (011 168) and focuses on professionals working in travel health services. Travel health organisations, clinics and health care professionals will find it useful as it highlights how important it is for processes within travel health settings to be reviewed to ensure services provide an effective safeguarding process around FGM.
