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  • 11 Dec 2020 Nursing support workers UK wide Northern Ireland Activists People

    'The most rewarding experience'

    As Dennis Greer steps down as vice chair of the RCN UK Nursing Support Workers Committee, he encourages others to get involved

  • 2 Sep 2020 Nursing support workers People

    Crisis support

    Recovery support worker Jasmine Cottle reflects on her essential community mental health work over the last few months

  • 13 Feb 2020 Nursing support workers Safe staffing Action

    Fighting for patients

    We spoke to nursing support workers who joined the picket lines in Northern Ireland to demand safe staffing and fair pay

  • 15 May 2019 UK wide Activists

    How can we support staff dealing with trauma?

    Dany Cotton is transforming the London Fire Brigade’s approach to mental health. At RCN Congress Dany spoke about how we can do the same for nursing

  • 1 Sep 2020 Nursing support workers People

    Life and laughter in care homes

    Stand-up comedian Pope Lonergan reflects on his return to a caring role during the COVID-19 pandemic

  • 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

  • 29 May 2020 Nursing support workers People

    Nursing in a pandemic

    Nursing support workers share their stories and advice in the midst of COVID-19

  • 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

  • 8 Oct 2020 Wales Nursing support workers Learning Disability Nursing Forum People

    Making the difference

    Learning disability champion Rea Pugh-Davies knows that even the smallest changes make a big difference to her patients

  • 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