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  • 20 Nov 2019 Activists Advice

    How to support staff off sick with work-related stress

    RCN steward Phil Noyes shares his advice on how to make sure members experiencing work-related stress get the sick pay they're entitled to

  • 20 Nov 2019 Activists Advice

    Legal update: covert recordings

    A recent case demonstrates why employees and employers should avoid secretly recording meetings or conversations at work

  • 19 Dec 2019 Activists Advice

    Legal update: third-party harassment

    Find out how the RCN is trying to use case law to clarify there’s still some form of legal protection available for third-party harassment

  • 17 Dec 2019 Bulletin Activists People

    Snow worries

    RCN rep Yvonne negotiated with her employer to secure special equipment so nursing staff are better protected in extreme weather

  • 11 Dec 2020 Activists Advice

    Legal update: protection and gender identity

    We look at a recent Employment Tribunal case which demonstrates a widening of protection under the Equality Act for people who identify as non-binary or gender fluid

  • 23 Dec 2020 Activists Action

    Beyond the picket line

    One year on from Northern Ireland’s nursing strikes, new RCN board members Conor, Edna and Andrew reflect on what happened and how it inspired them to take on a more active role in the RCN

  • 17 Dec 2020 Activists Opinion

    Sharing your experiences to speak up for nursing

    What you can expect if you give evidence in front of a government committee and why it's important to share the nursing experience

  • 23 Sep 2019 Activists Advice

    Tempting offer threatens pension pots

    Some NHS trusts are incentivising nursing staff to temporarily opt out of their pension scheme. Find out why we should push back

  • 20 Jan 2020 Activists People

    Creating expert guidance

    Alison and Sharon share their experience of creating the RCN's popular catheter care guidance and their top tips for producing professional publications

  • 15 Jan 2020 Activists UK wide Activists Accredited Reps Equality Inclusion Advice

    Legal update: seeking better protection

    RCN Head of Legal (Employment) Joanne Galbraith-Marten explains why the law needs to be strengthened to protect members from third-party harassment