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‘A quiet revolutionary’: the NHS's first Black matron
With a Blue Plaque newly unveiled in her memory, we profile the extraordinary life of Daphne Steele, the first Black matron to join the NHS.
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Share your story
Share your story with RCN Magazine.
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Celebrating BAME nursing history
In recognition of the incredible diversity of our nursing workforce, the RCN Library and Archives team has uncovered stories of black, Asian and minority ethnic nurses from decades past
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Finding the Black nurses of the Royal Navy
In the 18th century, enslaved Black women were made to work in the British Empire’s naval hospitals, treating sailors with yellow fever and malaria. Historian Dr Erin Spinney finds traces of their lives and work in the archives
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Raising the voice of nursing in the COVID-19 Inquiry
Content warning: please be aware that the following content contains details of the impact of COVID-19 on nursing staff
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Moving and handling
A guide for nursing staff on correct moving and handling techniques.
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References
A guide providing information on employment and character references.
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Part-time workers
A guide for RCN members on part-time working including equal rights and overtime.
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Dismissal
A guide on dismissal including information about types of dismissal and employment tribunal time limits.
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Cancellation of work
A guide for RCN members who have had their work cancelled.
