Blogs

The end of shielding – what happens now?

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Results of the working conditions survey for members

Nicky Hughes, Associate Director of Nursing (Employment Relations), RCN Wales, shares some of the findings of the recent member survey regarding working conditions during COVID-19

Behind the scenes: A day in the life of an RCN Wales Associate Director

I’ve been a member for over 30 years, but it was only after I started working for the Royal College of Nursing earlier this year that I began to fully appreciate what it actually does! The RCN is both a professional body, promoting education, training and best practice, and a trade union. I oversee the trade union element of RCN Wales’ services.

COVID-19 and parents, children and young people

This week has seen a big step in Wales as we move towards the “new normal”, with the re-opening of schools. Whilst many looked forward to the schools re-opening, to gain some normality, for others the sessional attendance adds another complexity to an already chaotic world.

A busy week celebrating diversity in nursing

Working in PPE in the hot weather, Windrush Day, Pride and Care Home Open Day.

100 days of COVID-19 and a week off

100 days since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of taking time off.

COVID-19 workforce risk assessment tool

Nicky Hughes, RCN Wales Associate Director of Nursing (Employment Relations), highlights the new risk assessment for all staff that includes issues relating to vulnerable people and those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities.

Looking after your physical health

A message to members and reps from RCN Wales Associate Director of Nursing, Nicky Hughes 

Looking after your mental health

Following Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 Nicky Hughes, RCN Wales Associate Director of Nursing (Employment Relations), shares her thoughts on how we can look after our own mental health.