Blogs
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blog posts
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11 Apr 2022
There is no doubt that our members are suffering
This is a really difficult time for so many people, highlighted by the terrible things that are happening in the world.
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3 Apr 2022
Global nursing in focus
The RCN has just re-joined the International Council of Nurses, bringing global nursing sharply back into focus.
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10 Feb 2022
Fully funded Devon branch RCN Congress voting places available
Devon branch has fully funded places available for members to attend this year’s RCN Congress.
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11 Jan 2022
Immense pressure on health services
We all continue to experience a very difficult time, whatever sector of heath care we are working in, as the newest variant of COVID 19 continues to spread. The pressure this is placing on health services is immense. Here in the South West, like all regions and countries in the UK, staff working in health are under a daily struggle to meet care demands.
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7 Jan 2022
RCN Council January update to members
RCN Council members share their updates from the past month and detail how they are supporting members through their work. Vice-Chair of RCN Council, Mel Kerr, introduces this month’s update to members.
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27 Oct 2021
Now is the time to show we will not be taken for granted anymore
As I am sure you are aware, following the results of the recent member consultation RCN Council have agreed to take the fight for fair pay to the next stage and on 4 November the indicative ballot on industrial action opens for members working for NHS employers.
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27 Oct 2021
Introducing your new South West representative on the national RCN Nursing Support Worker Committee
The new South West member of the national RCN Nursing Support Workers Committee, Steve Dunne-Howells, introduces himself and his plans for the region and for Nursing Support Workers' Day.
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25 Oct 2021
A new Devon Branch Chair
Newly elected Devon Branch Chair Daniel Gooding will take up his seat on 1 January 2022. Here he introduces himself, outlines his aims for the branch and appeals for a secretary to complete the branch's executive committee team.
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16 Sep 2021
Telling the stories of the underrepresented
We are holding what promises to be a moving and empowering event to mark Black History Month this October - a workshop: '#present365: Black History and Racism in the South West: Capturing the personal stories of South West nurses’.
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9 Sep 2021
Why should I vote on pay when it’s a done deal?
For the past few months activists like me have been out and about talking to members about pay, encouraging those employed by the NHS to vote in the RCN consultation. We are being asked by some why they should bother as the pay offer from the Government of 3% is coming to the September payroll. I hope this helps to explain.
