Pressure ulcers: early inspection means early detection
Sarah Westcott shares her expert knowledge on how you can help in the fight against pressure ulcers
No place for bullies
Bullying can be devastating to experience and witness. How do you deal with it?
Nursing staff remember
Health care assistants serving in the army reflect on their essential roles as we remember the sacrifices of those who have died in conflict
Be somebody’s Beryl
RCN steward Hilary Nelson reflects on the huge impact health care support workers have had on her career
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Right by their side
Charlene talks about her role supporting patients through the ups and downs of fertility treatment
New role proves vital
Linda says her role is bringing benefits for patients and the multidisciplinary team
Motivating patients to get moving
Support workers are leading a project to promote exercise alongside medical intervention in an acute psychiatric hospital in Scotland
‘We’re essential to nursing and essential to the RCN’
Annette’s using her position on the nursing support workers’ committee to strengthen the voice of HCAs in the RCN
‘Every bump in the road is worth it’
Two members describe their journeys to becoming assistant practitioners and the benefits the hard work brings
Loud in Liverpool
Nursing support workers were a key part of the action at RCN Congress
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Speaking up for you
Evan Keir has been elected as your representative on RCN Council. We find out a little more about him and his plans
Push yourself out of your comfort zone
Thinking about your next role? Linda Ewen talks about how she helps other support workers develop their careers
Look beyond assumptions
Ellan Corner explains why taking individual needs into account is so important when working with people with a learning disability