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Staff bank vs substantive: what’s really in your NHS contract?
We break down the key differences in pay, annual leave and pensions so you can make an informed choice between picking up bank shifts or working a substantive role in the NHS
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RCN celebrating Nursing Support Workers' Day
Today is dedicated to recognising and celebrating nursing support workers – and the skills, dedication and compassion they bring to the lives of patients, families and the entire nursing community.
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Corridor care crisis: 12-hour waits surge as RCN warns of 'devastating' winter
The Westminster government’s failure to rapidly invest in beds, staff and community services has set the stage for a dangerous winter
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End-of-life care: understanding cultural differences
How to talk to patients and their families without making assumptions
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Pat Cullen: ‘Your determination has been an inspiration’
After an historic year leading the world’s largest nursing union, RCN General Secretary & Chief Executive Pat Cullen addressed members at our annual conference, sharing her reflections on the courage of staff to take strike action and her commitment to campaign for safe nurse staffing ratios
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Scenes from the pandemic: 'I don't want people to forget what the NHS went through'
Retired nurse and artist Karen felt compelled to document what she saw during the pandemic.
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The power of plants
Good for us, great for patients – here’s why houseplants benefit everyone, and how one nurse brought some green goodness into her hospital.
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Calling time on overworking
Working extra time at the end of each shift can have a detrimental effect on wellbeing. Registered nurse Zoe wants nursing staff to work together to put a stop to working over shift
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Menopause passport: starting conversations at work
RCN health and safety rep Wendy is driving forward an initiative to get women experiencing menopause symptoms the workplace support they need.
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We're demanding pay parity for nursing staff in Northern Ireland
Why nursing staff had no choice but to return to picket lines in 2024
