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Forum for change
With the appointment process for many RCN forums opening soon, Ali explains how forum steering committees support members and why being part of one can be so rewarding
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Work like a dog: can pets help dementia patients?
Bringing pets into clinical settings can improve people’s wellbeing, but it’s important to follow some ground rules. We find out more
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Mouth care at the end of life: what you need to know
It’s an essential and caring component of holistic care, says Carolyn Doyle, RCN professional lead for end of life care
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Making surgery successful
With efforts to clear COVID-related surgery waiting lists underway, the role of nursing staff before, during and after operations is more important than ever
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A seat at the table
The RCN’s professional nursing forums can have a real-world impact on health policy via influential panels and committees. Cancer and Breast Care Forum chair Nikki tells us how
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‘Fertility has a huge emotional impact on people’s lives’
Specialist nurse Francesca takes us behind the scenes of fertility nursing, where COVID-19 is having an impact on women’s mental health, vaccine hesitancy and her ability to physically comfort her patients.
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Flexible working: a guide for RCN reps
With more nursing staff seeking flexibility in their working hours, Maggy explains how she’s helped members achieve a better work-life balance
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Joint statement on Myanmar: 5 year anniversary of coup amidst continued attacks on health care
Joint statement on Myanmar: 5 year anniversary of coup amidst continued attacks on health care
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Band 2 Health Care Support Workers undertaking Band 3 duties to vote on NHS Wales collective agreement
Proposed measures include validating roles and making corrective payments.
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Dementia Care Principles for People in Prison
A diagnosis of dementia is profound. It affects the person, their circle of support, and the wider community - particularly if that community is a prison. The Royal College of Nursing has adapted its long-established SPACE principles in order to promote dementia care in prisons. This document sets out the five principles, based on evidence gathered from people living with dementia, carers and practitioners, that form a shared commitment to improving dementia care in prisons. The related spider gram tool (Transforming Dementia Care in Prison) can be used to benchmark current practice and completed again at intervals to monitor progress.
