Uncharted territory
What’s it like to work as an assistant practitioner in a GP practice?
Knowing when to say no
Roz Hooper, from the RCN’s legal team, explains why you must speak out if you’re uncomfortable with work delegated to you
Valued, inspirational, professional
Meet the nursing staff supporting patients at a specialist cancer centre in south Wales
Promoting independence
Beth Cook and Sharon Thompson work in an innovative role helping patients regain their independence at home
Should we all be dementia friends?
Bernadine McCrory from the Alzheimer’s Society wants to change the way people think about dementia
Making a difference
Health practitioner members make brilliant reps
Congress firsts
Nursing’s liveliest and most action-packed conference is done and dusted for another year and health care assistants were at the centre of the action
Pre-diabetes: how to help others to help themselves
Health care assistants can support patients to make lifestyle changes that can lower the risk of pre-diabetes
A professional voice
Tracie Culpitt is ready to ensure the views of the whole nursing workforce are heard in the RCN
Taking the lead
Jean Dipple’s not prepared to sit back in the face of change. She's decided it's time to do more to promote the voice of HCAs and recognise their vital role in her workplace.
Nursing associates
What you need to know one year after the first trainee nursing associates started out
Delayed discharge
An older person's health can deteriorate rapidly due to hospital bedrest. HCAs will tackle the issue at RCN Congress
Reaching out
Steven Evans-Jones is passionate about self care and he's taking his message into his local rural community
There in your hour of need
HCAs are making a difference in their workplace as RCN reps
No place for bullies
Bullying can be devastating to experience and witness. How do you deal with it?
Everyone's business
Advice for HCAs on supporting patients to talk about continence