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Why Research in Social Care Matters
How providing high-quality care requires kindness and experience – and knowledge gained through research.
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When Hope Packs Its Bags: Why International Nurses Are Leaving the UK
International nurses once arrived in the UK with hope and purpose - but many are now leaving, disillusioned by systemic inequality, exclusion and lack of support. Suma John shares a powerful call to action.
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Working in research in London care homes
Nuno Santos Lopes discusses the importance of research for older people, their families and the wider community.
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Cuts to ICBs could put patient safety at risk, warns Royal College of Nursing
Executive Director of RCN England Patricia Marquis said: “Nursing staff in ICBs have led the way in planning and commissioning local health care. They are not only central to the safe delivery of services for patients, but also in designing the services of the future. At a time of huge transformation, their expertise is priceless and we cannot afford to lose them in a cost-cutting exercise."
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Delayed discharge
An older person's health can deteriorate rapidly due to hospital bedrest. HCAs will tackle the issue at RCN Congress
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Fighting an unfair fee
Nurse Eva Omondi’s crusade to challenge the immigration health surcharge began at RCN Congress in 2018. She explains how support for her mission resulted in a government promise to scrap the charge for health care workers
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Doing your time
The challenges and rewards of a placement in a prison
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Standing up to sexual harassment
RCN member Zeba Arif has helped develop new guidance on third-party sexual harassment so reps can make sure nursing staff are protected and supported to speak up
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RCN Reps and Student Ambassador of the Year
Congratulations to our RCN Rep and Student Ambassador of the Year award winners who have made a real difference to members in their workplace or university
