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Supporting members to seek help
As the psychological impact of COVID-19 takes hold, reps can play a powerful role in signposting to sources of support
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‘A quiet revolutionary’: the NHS's first Black matron
With a Blue Plaque newly unveiled in her memory, we profile the extraordinary life of Daphne Steele, the first Black matron to join the NHS.
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Tackling workplace bullying
We speak to RCN steward Maggy Heaton about what can be done to change a culture of bullying
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How to support staff off sick with work-related stress
RCN steward Phil Noyes shares his advice on how to make sure members experiencing work-related stress get the sick pay they're entitled to
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Taking the lead
Jean Dipple’s not prepared to sit back in the face of change. She's decided it's time to do more to promote the voice of HCAs and recognise their vital role in her workplace.
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How to cope with anxious moments
RCN counsellor Sarah talks us through strategies to stop challenging times having a longer-term impact
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'We receive £5,000 a year less than our NHS counterparts’: nursing staff on strike for fair pay
Nursing staff at independent health care employers are being paid less than NHS staff, despite delivering NHS services. Find out why their fight matters and how to support it
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Spring strike action: what you need to know
An escalation of strike action in England means there will be no derogations. Find out what this means for you
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Without decisive action we condemn generations to poor health and add further unnecessary pressure on health and care services, says Royal College of Nursing
RCN Head of Nursing Practice Carli Whittaker said: “The report is right to call for sustained investment in the parts of the nursing workforce closest to the child. That must include health visitors who deliver vital checks to families with babies and infants, and school nurses who are so central to ill health prevention and early intervention in education settings."
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‘Don't mistake kindness for weakness’: get to know Nicola Ranger
From dodging crossfire in Karachi, to leading intensive care units and steering a major NHS trust through the pandemic, the RCN’s General Secretary and Chief Executive tells us what led her to the college, and why nursing needs a ‘fundamental shift’
