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RCN members reject Welsh government’s inadequate NHS pay award
An overwhelming 72% of Royal College of Nursing (RCN) members working in the NHS in Wales who took part in the consultation voted to reject the Welsh government's proposed 5.5% pay increase for 2024/25.
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NHS pay consultation in Wales: RCN members vote reject
Nearly three quarters of members who voted said the 5.5% pay award isn’t enough.
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RCN Awards 2025: nominate an outstanding nursing colleague
Tell us who should receive an RCN Award, as we get ready to celebrate members who’ve made a difference to the lives of others and the wider nursing profession through their voluntary work for the RCN.
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Eyes Right: Older People and Driving
Eyesight deteriorates gradually with age. This updated publication has been developed to assist nurses working with older people who present with eyesight issues. It includes details on eye health, visual impairment and ageing, highlights nurses’ responsibilities and signposts for further information.
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Nutrition: getting it right for older people
Nursing Associate Georgia explains how small changes to an older person’s diet can make a big difference, and how the best plate of food might not be the one that’s expected
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Congress: new member workshops
We're running 4 virtual workshops in March and April to help you prepare for Congress 2025 in Liverpool. There are two different sessions which last one hour and combine two topics: Finding and Evaluating Evidence and Critical Thinking; and Criticality and Effective Presentation Skills.
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Sign Painting Workshops with Peter Liversidge
In autumn 2024, artist Peter Liversidge held a week-long Sign Painting Studio at the RCN Library and Museum. This year, we are planning to amplify and celebrate nurses’ voices through the creation of a unique artwork, giving RCN members the chance to paint or propose your own signs.
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The evolving fracture neck of femur pathway
My blog highlights the journey and the evolving pathway of fractured neck of femur patients. It is relevant to orthopaedic, surgical nurses but also nurses as a whole who have cared for patients with fractured neck of femurs through the emergency phase, therapies stage and sometimes intensive care.
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The ACCEND Programme: Developing the workforce caring for people with cancer
The RCN Cancer Forum is a partner for ACCEND, a programme of work with NHS England Cancer and Diagnostics within the Workforce, Training and Education Directorate. This blog outlines the ACCEND Programme and Framework and how this is being implemented for developing the workforce caring for people with cancer.
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Nursing in Numbers 2024
Published annually, Nursing in Numbers sets out the strengths and vulnerabilities of the nursing workforce in Wales in one useful reference, with recommendations for Welsh Government action. The NHS workforce statistics include our annual estimate of the total registered nurse vacancies in NHS Wales. The report also covers the independent sector workforce, with information on social care, general practice, and agency nursing. There is also a version in Welsh, under publication code 011 865.
