Beyond the binary

Resolution: Support for men who experience domestic abuse

That this meeting of RCN Congress condemns the lack of availability of practical, psychological and emotional support mechanisms for men who experience domestic abuse.

Resolution: Nursing student financial support

That this meeting of RCN Congress lobbies the governments of the four nations to commit to a review of the financial support available to nursing students.

Matter for discussion: A better work-life balance for nursing staff

That this meeting of RCN Congress discusses meaningful measures to improve work-life balance for nursing staff.

Working in partnership to prepare student nurses for end-of-life experiences

Submitted by the Hertfordshire Branch in collaboration with the Education Forum and the Students’ Committee

Resolution: Zero hours contracts and NHS nursing pay

That this meeting of RCN Congress asks RCN Council to investigate the negative impact of bank on NHS pay, terms and conditions of employment.

Resolution: Social care investment

That this meeting of RCN Congress demands the UK governments take urgent action to invest in social care.

Resolution: Accountability for patients in ambulances

That this meeting of RCN Congress calls on RCN Council to clarify the position of accountability of both organisations and registered nurses when caring for patients in ambulances waiting to access emergency departments.

Resolution: Physician associates

That this meeting of RCN Congress calls on RCN Council to investigate the impact of physician associates on nursing.

Matter for discussion: Is the Health and Safety at Work Act worth celebrating?

Having celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, that this meeting of RCN Congress discusses whether it has been 50 years of failure.