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Workplace safety concerns: what can you do?
Heather was supported by RCN Law when dangerous mould in her working environment led to serious health issues. Find out what to do if you have concerns about the safety of your workplace
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Legal update: gender critical views and belief protection
A recent case addresses how belief and religion is protected under the Equality Act 2010, and how this interacts with views on gender
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Legal update: (Mis)interpreting the rules
A Supreme Court ruling highlights the importance of collective bargaining through trade unions, not bypassing them
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Legal update: risk assessment for invisible threats
A recent county court case emphasises the need for employers to carry out and act on risk assessments to prevent injury, says lawyer Cenric Clement-Evans, who represented the member through RCNLaw
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Loneliness in later life
Paul wants to raise awareness of how loneliness can affect older people who identify as LGBT, explaining what health professionals can do to help
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Managing concerns locally for better outcomes
RCN Head of Legal (Regulatory) Roz Hooper says a new NMC resource can help reps work with employers to resolve issues fairly at a local level
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Legal update: Mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for care home workers in England
From 11 November, care home staff in England must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or exempt. If they’re not, employers must look at options available, including redeployment and dismissal
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Keeping safe under pressure
Geraldine Walters from the NMC gives advice and reassurance on making difficult decisions during the pandemic
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‘We have a duty of care to ourselves’
Community nursing staff face unique challenges – and dangers. Our new guidance explains what to do if you feel unsafe while working in someone’s home
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Legal update: unfair dismissal after vaccine refusal?
A care home assistant was suspended from work after refusing to have the COVID-19 vaccine. Find out what happened next
