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Legal update: protection and gender identity
We look at a recent Employment Tribunal case which demonstrates a widening of protection under the Equality Act for people who identify as non-binary or gender fluid
Updated: 14 August 2025 -
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Snow worries
RCN rep Yvonne negotiated with her employer to secure special equipment so nursing staff are better protected in extreme weather
Updated: 31 October 2021 -
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Sharing your experiences to speak up for nursing
What you can expect if you give evidence in front of a government committee and why it's important to share the nursing experience
Updated: 15 October 2021 -
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Legal update: covert recordings
A recent case demonstrates why employees and employers should avoid secretly recording meetings or conversations at work
Updated: 26 October 2021 -
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Beyond the picket line
One year on from Northern Ireland’s nursing strikes, new RCN board members Conor, Edna and Andrew reflect on what happened and how it inspired them to take on a more active role in the RCN
Updated: 30 July 2023 -
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Spotlight on risk assessments
RCN safety rep Neil explains why risk assessments are so important and what members should do if they think one is needed
Updated: 22 July 2024 -
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Legal update: seeking better protection
RCN Head of Legal (Employment) Joanne Galbraith-Marten explains why the law needs to be strengthened to protect members from third-party harassment
Updated: 17 May 2021 -
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'It will be my go-to guide'
RCN safety rep Janice explains how she’s helped create a new resource that supports reps to address workplace health and safety issues linked to nursing shortages
Updated: 14 August 2025 -
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Creating expert guidance
Alison and Sharon share their experience of creating the RCN's popular catheter care guidance and their top tips for producing professional publications
Updated: 14 August 2025 -
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Ask an adviser: violence at work
Everyone has the right to be safe at work no matter what setting they're employed in. Here are the steps members should follow if they're assaulted at work
Updated: 26 October 2021
