Fighting for patients
We spoke to nursing support workers who joined the picket lines in Northern Ireland to demand safe staffing and fair pay
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Blood, sweat and tears
Nursing support workers are in a great position to help women talk about the symptoms of the menopause without embarrassment, says RCN women’s health adviser Carmel Bagness
Time for a change?
The RCN has online career resources especially for nursing support workers, and we offer one-to-one career coaching over the phone as part of your membership
Restoring self-esteem
Two support workers have transformed lives and instigated a green revolution by giving service users on a mental health ward the chance to develop their skills in a woodshed.
The demands of diabetes
Diabetes specialist Charlotte Gordon explains why the way we talk to people with diabetes is so important
Challenging perceptions
RCN member Jay has overcome huge obstacles to forge a fulfilling career as a radiology heath care assistant
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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Let's motivate
Support workers are leading a project to promote exercise for ensuring older adults with mental health challenges get the physical exercise they need to go back to the homes they love.
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
Pressure ulcers: early inspection means early detection
Sarah Westcott shares her expert knowledge on how you can help in the fight against pressure ulcers