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Celebrating Learning Disability Nursing in Wales
People with a learning disability in Wales live, on average, 20 years less than the general population – a stark indicator of the health inequalities they face. Learning disability nurses play a vital role in addressing these disparities. Yet there are significant challenges in understanding how many are needed in Wales, as well as in recruiting and retaining them. This report explores the challenges and sets out five key recommendations for the Welsh Government to ensure there are enough skilled professionals to meet the needs of people with a learning disability across Wales.
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The value of volunteering: 'It's given me the opportunity to become the best nurse I can be'
RCN Fellow and Crisis volunteer Jason Warriner highlights the impact and power of volunteering.
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‘Nursing fatigue is deadly and should be treated as a public safety emergency’ warns Royal College of Nursing
Executive Director of RCN England Patricia Marquis said: “This report lays bare the daily reality for nursing staff. They are overstretched, understaffed and regularly work beyond their hours caring for too many patients."
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Royal College of Nursing responds to new Work Rights Centre report 'Safeguarding Sponsored Workers'
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger, said: “We raised the alarm last year on exploitation in the care sector and the home secretary has promised an investigation, now is the time."
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Welcome to students’ day
Open to student members only. Meet the Student Committee, collect your t-shirt and fuel yourself with refreshments before the day begins.
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Cupcakes and conversations: student member drop-in session
Open to student members only. Talk to the team about all things student nursing, student membership and nursing education. Your voice matters and we want to hear it.
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Safe and Effective Care
Implementing and extending the Nurse Staffing Levels (Wales) Act 2016
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Do you want to support the RCN in becoming an anti-racist organisation?
Expert members are needed to support the delivery of the RCN equity, diversity and inclusion strategy
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Consultation on NHS Scotland pay offer open
From today, we’re asking members working in the NHS in Scotland to vote to accept or reject the Scottish government NHS offer
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NHS trust condemned for cutting holiday pay
RCN Northern region criticises the South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (STHFT) for plans to cut holiday pay and increase costs for its staff.
