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North West BAME health workers less likely to be promoted over white colleagues, says NHS report

Newly published Workplace Race Equality Survey shows both nationwide and regional disparity.

RCN North West response to uncertainty around Tier 3 in Greater Manchester

Estephanie Dunn, Regional Director of the Royal College of Nursing in the North West said:

North West Black History Month award winners announced

Members from across the region have been honoured for their contribution to the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda.

Tribute to Jean Blevin

All of the North West team at the Royal College of Nursing are saddened to hear that our UNISON colleague Jean Blevin has passed away after a short illness.

Message about local restrictions

North West nurses honoured at RCN Awards

Four nurses from across the region have been recognised in the annual awards. 

North West activists step up during pandemic

Members across the region have gone above and beyond to serve their community throughout the COVID-19 crisis. 

GLK Virtual Congress

With RCN Congress 2020 unfortunately cancelled due to COVID-19, the Greater Liverpool and Knowsley branch have decided to host their own virtual edition.  

Review into disparities of COVID-19 reveals that BAME community are more at risk

A Public Health England report into disparities of the risk and outcomes of COVID-19.

Healthcare staff outside the NHS report less access to COVID-19 tests

Startling discrepancies exist between the offer and accessibility of COVID-19 testing for those working in the NHS versus those working on temporary contracts or outside the NHS.