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    • Activate: Winter 2020

      In this issue of Activate, Yvonne, an RCN rep from Wales, explains how she negotiated with her employer to secure special equipment so members are better protected when working in extreme weather, and Alison and Sharon, members of the RCN Bladder and Bowel Forum, share their tips on creating professional guidance. Also in this issue, we take a closer look at the role of RCN safety reps and share advice on what to expect if you plan to speak in an RCN Congress debate in June.

    • Activate: Autumn 2020

      In this issue, you can find out more about our recently launched Fair Pay For Nursing campaign, and the committee leading this work; our Trade Union Committee. You can also find out how RCN steward Hilary Nelson has been making sure members who wear uniforms get the adaptations they need and meet agency nurse Neomi Bennett BEM who has launched a grassroots movement to support black nurses who experience racial discrimination at work.

    • Activate: Spring 2020

      This issue has a focus on COVID-19 with updates and advice, including guidance for RCN reps. It also includes stories from active members who, as well as caring for patients, are doing their best to support members in their workplace. Also in this issue, tips on self-care and advice on escalating concerns about personal protective equipment (PPE).

    • Activate: Winter 2021

      In this issue, RCN steward Patrick explains how he’s worked with local managers to make positive changes in his workplace and members in Northern Ireland share how last year’s nursing strikes inspired them to become more active in the RCN. You can also read advice on COVID-19 vaccination and find out more about our Professional Nursing Committee.

    • Activate: Autumn 2021

      In this issue of Activate, how to help encourage vaccine uptake and how to speak to the public about pay.

    • Activate: summer 2021

      In the summer issue of Activate, meet new RCN President Dr Denise Chaffer, get the latest information on our fair pay campaign and read how two reps are working together to combat inequality.

    • RCN History of Nursing Society newsletter: Autumn 2017

      This issue of the RCN History of Nursing Society newsletter includes features on nursing on the battlefield and the beatification of Hanna Chrzanowska.

    • Activate: spring 2021

      In this issue, read about RCN learning rep Fraser Smith, who is helping members working in care homes manage experiences of trauma throughout the pandemic. You can also read advice and information on wellbeing, risk assessments, equality at work, making a difference and getting organised.

    • RCN Nursing History Now: Spring 2018

      This is the first issue of the new RCN History of Nursing Society publication, Nursing History Now, which features a look at commemorative blue plaques for nurses and a celebration of the NHS's 70th anniversary.

    • RCN Nursing History Now: Autumn 2018

      In this issue of the RCN History of Nursing Society publication, Nursing History Now, read about Jewish refugee nurses who came to the UK during the Second World War, treating patients in the 'metal prisons' of the polio pandemic, and the recently revealed nurses' memorial commemorating those who lost their lives in the Great War.

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