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  • 21 Nov 2024 People Nursing support workers

    Community nursing: ‘They come in as a patient and leave a friend’

    From empathy and team work to taking bloods, Melaine Stronge talks through her role as a senior health care assistant working with patients with life-limiting illnesses

  • 28 May 2021 Opinion Nursing support workers

    A uniform approach?

    As NHS workers in England are consulted on proposals for a national uniform, nursing support workers share their thoughts on the issue

  • 22 Oct 2021 Opinion Students

    Five ways you could benefit from joining the RCN UK Students Committee

    As nominations open for six seats on the Students Committee, current committee member Lucy Hayes explains why you should join

  • 19 Dec 2024 People Students

    Sign, speech and symbols: using Makaton in nursing

    Discovering Makaton as a nursing student inspired Claire to harness the power of social media to help make health care more accessible for all

  • 4 Jul 2022 Opinion Students

    'Hello, my name is...'

    Ronan, a mature nursing student, reflects on the positive difference it makes having his name embroidered onto his uniform

  • 2 Nov 2022 Nursing support workers Opinion

    ‘They make a difference to peoples' lives’

    Naomi explains why she is supporting RCN Nursing Support Workers’ Day being held later this month.

  • 12 Oct 2022 Opinion Nursing support workers

    'It’s time to strike’

    With £50m in our strike fund, the RCN means business. But eligible members must vote to ensure strikes happen, says Evan Keir.

  • 15 Dec 2023 People

    ‘Why are we still talking about racism and inequality?’

    Former RCN President Cecilia Akrisie Anim CBE reflects on the continued lack of equal recognition for internationally educated and Black nursing staff and the progress that still needs to be made

  • 19 Dec 2023 People Students

    FGM: 'It’s a hidden abuse’

    Learning about female genital mutilation as a nursing student gave Grace the drive to campaign for mandatory training

  • 11 Jul 2023 People Nursing support workers

    Video: Recovery through sport

    Dorian and Kevin run an innovative outreach programme helping people overcome mental health problems through sport. Watch as they explain its physical and psychological benefits.