Blogs
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12 Dec 2024
Annual review
A reflection on the achievements and work undertaken by the Midwifery Forum Committee members in 2024.
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12 Dec 2024
The use of VR headsets to help with Parkinson's symptoms
Keith Wilson recently presented this research information at an older persons event to celebrate International Older Person's Day in October in Teesside. He has also presented at the Parkinson's UK Conference.
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12 Dec 2024
UK Government’s evidence on pay proves the need for direct negotiations
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on the UK government’s evidence to the Pay Review Body and this year’s Universal Health Coverage Day.
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11 Dec 2024
From the Archives: Alice Bird - Shaping the profession at Leeds General Infirmary
The RCN archives hold a wealth of artifacts and papers documenting the history of nursing from individual lives to major events. This blog series from the History of Nursing Forum is delving into the collection to share its treasures and to bring the archive to life. This is the second of 3 posts, concerning Alice Bird, a 20th Century nurse, midwife and tutor who worked in Sussex and London during World War 2, before becoming a nurse tutor at Leeds General Infirmary.
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11 Dec 2024
My journey to youth justice nursing
This blog reflects on Andrea's 40 year nursing career, with emphasis on the last 16 and a half years working as specialist nurse with in the youth justice service.
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10 Dec 2024
A time to give and receive
RCN South East's Rian Gleave on how to get the most out of feedback.
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10 Dec 2024
A Fond Farewell
The final blog before her retirement from outgoing North West Regional Director, Estephanie Dunn.
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10 Dec 2024
A New Chapter for the Region
A blog from our outgoing RCN North West Board Chair, Carmel O'Boyle.
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10 Dec 2024
How the RCN's Job Evaluation project helped me
One member reflects on the help she received from RCN North West to have her role re-banded.
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9 Dec 2024
The journey of the diabetes forum 2024
The UK Professional Lead for Long Term Conditions, who has been supporting the Diabetes Forum chair and committee, discusses the progress of the forum throughout the year and what have been the key highlights.