MedWorm: Royal College of Nursing

NHS Needs To Invest In Increasing Specialists' Nurses, Wales

Health News from Medical News Today — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has joined forces with almost 40 of the UK's leading health organisations to warn that cutting specialist nurse services for people with long term conditions would be a "false economy", as they began a campaign for guaranteed access to specialist nursing care for all patients with long term conditions. Specialist nurse posts save millions of pounds from health budgets through reduced complications, fewer hospital re-admissions and the expert long term management of conditions... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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NHS Needs To Invest In Increasing Specialists' Nurses, Wales

Nursing News From Medical News Today — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Health care staff must improve delivery of IBA

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:19:43 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing is urging its members to arm themselves with the necessary information and skills to help patients moderate their consumption of alcohol. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN launches comparative practice nurse study

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:45:45 +0100

A new RCN publication has been launched which compares recent employment statistics relating to practice nurses with figures available in 2003. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN Union Learning Representatives Host Motivational Day For Health Care Staff, Wales

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:00:00 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing in Wales in partnership with a local nurse from Abertawe Bro Morganwg Local Health Board has organised an event for health care staff working within the NHS and independent sector at the Aberavon Hotel, Port Talbot on Monday, 1 March, 2010. This event was sponsored by the Welsh Union Learning Fund. The event is a motivational seminar for health care staff and in the spirit of partnership, invitations have been offered to other local union members. A selection of inspirational speakers will feature throughout the day... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

RCN Union Learning Representatives Host Motivational Day For Health Care Staff, Wales

Nursing News From Medical News Today — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:00:00 +0100

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RCN In Wales Supports Plans To Help Veterans

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:00:00 +0100

Royal College of Nursing Applauds Welsh Assembly Government's Plan to Help Military Veterans Tina Donnelly, Director of the Royal College of Nursing in Wales, said: "The Royal College of Nursing in Wales is pleased that the Welsh Assembly Government is allocating additional funding to support our military veterans. Our military veterans have demonstrated unmatched dedication to public service and our government should be able to help them out in their time of need... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

RCN In Wales Supports Plans To Help Veterans

Nursing News From Medical News Today — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:00:00 +0100

Nurses Call For Improvements To Dementia Care, UK

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:00:00 +0100

Commenting on the Public Accounts Committee report Improving dementia services in England - an interim report, Janet Davies, Executive Director of Nursing and Service Delivery at the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), said: "It is deeply concerning that dementia care is still not being dealt with as a priority. Training and education for healthcare staff working in all settings is absolutely vital if care for dementia patients is to improve. Greater investment is also needed for specialist dementia nurses, who provide invaluable support for dementia patients, their carers and families... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Nurses Call For Improvements To Dementia Care, UK

Alzheimer's / Dementia News From Medical News Today — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:00:00 +0100

Cutting bed numbers irresponsible

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:31:41 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing describes the suggestion of cutting the number hospital beds in England without planning for the long term as completely irresponsible. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

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Wednesday 17 March

Royal College of Nursing News Alert — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Hospitals should axe thousands of beds: Nearly 30,000 hospital beds in England should be axed to save money and improve care, according to the think-tank Reform. The study, Fewer Hospitals and More Competition says the NHS focus should move away from hospital treatment as more people suffer from conditions, such as diabetes, which can be treated at home. It says a quarter of beds could be axed to fund more personalised treatment. Tom Sandford, Director of RCN England said: Simply slashing bed numbers without planning for the long term would be completely irresponsible. (Source: Royal College of Nursing News Alert)

Nurses Welcome Chief Medical Officer's Focus On Physical Activity, UK

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) welcomed the Chief Medical Officer's focus on physical fitness in his final annual report and called for all children to have access to advice from school nurses. Janet Davies, Executive Director of Nursing and Service Delivery for the RCN, said: "Simple steps such as taking a walk every day can help people of all ages to maintain their physical and mental health. Children in particular must be encouraged to take part in physical activities - whether it is walking to and from school or engaging in competitive sports... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Nurses Welcome Chief Medical Officer's Focus On Physical Activity, UK

Nursing News From Medical News Today — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Tuesday 16 March

Royal College of Nursing News Alert — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

NHS spends millions on management consultants: An article in The Daily Mail focuses on how The Department of Health has spent £478 million on management consultants and accountants over the last five years. The article mentions that the RCN carried out a survey last year of NHS trusts which indicated they spent further £350 million a year on top of this. Peter Carter was quoted saying at that time: These figures are utterly shocking when you consider the difference that this money could made to patients. (Source: Royal College of Nursing News Alert)

Survey on performance management in nursing and midwifery

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:33:27 +0100

RCN members are being encouraged to complete a confidential online questionnaire which will explore nurses and midwives' experience of and views on performance management. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

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RCN welcomes CMOs focus on physical activity

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:25:52 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing welcomes Sir Liam Donaldsons focus on physical fitness in his annual report and is calling for all children to have access to advice from school nurses. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Sign up now for discounted practice development course

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:13:37 +0100

Health care professionals who are responsible for developing, implementing or evaluating practice are being reminded that they have only a few more days to get the early booking rate to attend the RCN Institute residential development school - Fostering a culture of effectiveness through practice development. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Saturday 13- Monday 15 March

Royal College of Nursing News Alert — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Public views on the NHS: The Sun have published results from their YouGov poll on the public view of the NHS. The poll of 1,174 adults found 91 per cent agree there should be a cut in management spending to boost investment for frontline services and 63 per cent say putting targets ahead of patient care is the biggest concern. The piece has personal views from the public including a daughter talking about her mums poor care at Stafford hospital. (Source: Royal College of Nursing News Alert)

Nurses Back Call For MPs To Work Together To Reform Social Care

Health News from Medical News Today — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Welcoming the publication of the Health Select Committee report on Social Care, Janet Davies, Executive Director of Nursing and Service Delivery at the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), said: "Nurses have told us that they would prefer a comprehensive model of funding - the only option where everybody would pay collectively for social care, sharing the risk equally and fairly. We also echo the Committee's call for further debate on funding care from taxation... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Nurses Back Call For MPs To Work Together To Reform Social Care

Nursing News From Medical News Today — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100

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RCN members: Work with NICE

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:42:59 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing is asking its members to get involved with key reviewing work for the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Friday 12 March

Royal College of Nursing News Alert — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

NHS as preferred provider policy comes under fire: Andy Burnhams proposals that the NHS be the preferred provider of care are said to have been watered down following alleged opposition to the idea among cabinet members. The expectation is that in new guidance on the NHS, there will only be a brief mention of the preferred provider idea. (Source: Royal College of Nursing News Alert)

Thursday 11 March

Royal College of Nursing News Alert — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Tom Sandford interviewed on Channel 4 News: Tom Sandford was interviewed on Channel 4 News on Tuesday evening discussing cuts and staffing issues. Tom was quoted as saying, "Without doubt whoever wins the election is going to be saying afterwards, We've looked at the books, we're sorry, we know now information that we didnt know then, and as a result of that information we're going to have to make savings on a bigger scale than we thought we were going to have to." (Source: Royal College of Nursing News Alert)

Bulletin delivery

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:49:45 +0100

An error by our mailing house means some RCN members will receive their copies of RCN Bulletin late this week. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Dignity in health care for people with learning disabilities

Learning Disabilities Specialist Library — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:11:53 +0100

Guidance developed by the Royal College of Nursing Learning Disability Nursing Forum aiming to improve dignity in health care for people with learning disabilities. (Source: Learning Disabilities Specialist Library)

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Wednesday 10 March

Royal College of Nursing News Alert — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Concerns over NHS database: The British Medical Association has called for a halt in the development of a medical records database for patients in England. They say the computer-based Summary Care Records are being set up at "break-neck speed", sometimes without patients' knowledge. (Source: Royal College of Nursing News Alert)

Hospital staff at risk of 'compassion fatigue'

HSJ — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:07:00 +0100

Being asked to treat patients in unsuitable conditions could make nurses desensitised to poor care, the Royal College of Nursing has warned. (Source: HSJ)

Nurse-led clinics improve healthcare access in rural Scotland, says RCN

HealthcareRepublic Independent Nurse News — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Nurse-led clinics and services run by highly qualified nurse practitioners can greatly improve access to healthcare in rural Scotland, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) in Scotland has said. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Independent Nurse News)

Tuesday 9 March

Royal College of Nursing News Alert — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Patients treated in storerooms: Hospital patients are being treated in mop cupboards, storerooms and kitchens because wards are full, according to a survey by Nursing Times. Nearly two-thirds of the 900 nurses who took part in the poll said they were aware of cases of patients treated in areas not designed for care. Janet Davies, is quoted on BBC News Online saying: While there may be, in occasional instances, legitimate reasons for treating someone in a non-clinical area, we are concerned at these findings. As pressures inside the NHS start to rise due to budget cutbacks, it is vital that nurses and other healthcare staff are confident that their concerns over failures in patient care will be heard." (Source: Royal College of Nursing News Alert)

Improving understanding of quality in England

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:37:30 +0100

RCN members in England are being encouraged to read a new publication that aims to improve nurses understanding of the Department of Health quality agenda and the elements of the quality framework that relate to nursing practice. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

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Celebrating International Womens Day

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:15:17 +0100

On International Womens Day, the Royal College of Nursing is urging politicians to ensure that the incoming government, after the general election, delivers on commitments to the United Nations Millennium Development Goal on improving maternal health. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Saturday 6 - Monday 8 March

Royal College of Nursing News Alert — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

NHS trusts give inaccurate hospital performance data to public: More than half of hospital trusts inspected last year reported inaccurately their standards of care, according to an investigation by BBC Panorama, to be broadcast tonight. The majority of hospitals have been incorrectly assessing their own performance, leaving them open to accusation of misleading the public about levels of patient safety. (Source: Royal College of Nursing News Alert)

Nurse-led clinics the solution to rural healthcare, says RCN

Nursing Times Breaking News — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 06:00:00 +0100

Healthcare in rural areas of Scotland must be designed to overcome traditional professional boundaries between nurses and doctors, the Royal College of Nursing Scotland told MSPs. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)

Call for technology to aid healthcare in remote rural areas

Nursing Times Breaking News — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:28:00 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing Scotland is calling for new technology to improve patients’ access to healthcare. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)

Call to boost rural healthcare

HSJ — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:17:00 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing Scotland is calling for new technology to improve patients’ access to healthcare. (Source: HSJ)

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Thursday 4 March

Royal College of Nursing News Alert — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Inquiry into NHS preferred provider put off: An investigation into the legality of Andy Burnhams decision that the NHS was to be the preferred provider of services has been put off because primary care trusts in the east of England were ordered to halt the procurement for community services. Representatives of voluntary organisations and the private sector (represented by the NHS Partners Network) had previously brought the complaint about the legality of the policy. (Source: Royal College of Nursing News Alert)

RCN joins call for positive action for those with musculoskeletal disorders

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:08:28 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing is joining with other members of the Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA) to call for positive action to ensure people with musculoskeletal disorders are properly supported to access employment and remain in their jobs. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Wednesday 3 March

Royal College of Nursing News Alert — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Nurses and Midwives to renew pledge to care: The Prime Ministers Commission on the Future of Nursing and Midwifery review out today states 20 key recommendations for the nursing and midwifery profession. They include a drive to improve the status of the profession to help restore public trust and a need for employers to prioritise the values of compassion and help nurses act as role models for healthy living. The commission also states that ward sisters and charge nurses should have their roles boosted and pay reviewed to underline the importance of the role. The RCN welcomed the review saying it Marks a milestone for nursing what is important now is turning this ambitious vision into reality. (Source: Royal College of Nursing News Alert)

International Womens Day

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:47:40 +0100

RCN members are being encouraged to celebrate International Womens Day on 8 March by joining the White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood (WRA) in promoting womens rights in the UK and beyond. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

International Womens Day

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:47:40 +0100

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RCN responds to PM s Nursing Commission

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:03:16 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing welcomes todays report of the Prime Minister's Commission on the Future of Nursing and Midwifery in England, and urges all parties involved in health care policy and delivery to act immediately to ensure its vision becomes a reality. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN responds to PM s Nursing Commission

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:03:16 +0100

Nursing Standard introduces online film interviews

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:52:52 +0100

Nursing Standard, an RCN Publishing journal, has introduced filmed online interviews to its website. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Nursing Standard introduces online film interviews

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:52:52 +0100

Nursing Standard, an RCN Publishing journal, has introduced filmed online interviews to its website. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN pays tribute to Val Cowie

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:51:39 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing is paying tribute to Valerie (Val) Cowie, former RCN Director of Labour Relations, who died last week. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

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RCN pays tribute to Val Cowie

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:51:39 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing is paying tribute to Valerie (Val) Cowie, former RCN Director of Labour Relations, who died last week. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Tuesday 2 March

Royal College of Nursing News Alert — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Back-pain help for workers: Employers need to do more to help people with back and joint pain stay in work, according to experts. The Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance called for a range of measures and rights to tackle the issue, which costs society an estimated £7bn a year. The alliance, an umbrella group representing 34 charities and health bodies including the National Osteoporosis Society, Royal College of Nursing and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, believes more should be done to help those already suffering ill-health. (Source: Royal College of Nursing News Alert)

Saturday 27 February- Monday 1 March

Royal College of Nursing News Alert — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Specialist nurses: BBC News Online reports on the RCN campaign for guaranteed access to specialist nursing care for all patients with long term conditions. Peter Carter is quoted saying: "While the temptation may be to cut or downgrade specialist nursing roles, this would be a false economy which would only add to the growing cost of treating long-term conditions. Specialist nurses are a unique lifeline for patients and families, who are unequivocal in saying that the specialist nurse is the key factor in preserving their quality of life." (Source: Royal College of Nursing News Alert)

Specialist nurse role 'critical'

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:01:25 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing calls for every patient with a long-term condition to be guaranteed specialist nursing care. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

Specialist nurse role 'critical to care'

Multiple Sclerosis Trust — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is calling for every patient with a long-term condition to have access to specialist nursing care. (Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust)

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Supporting peoples nutritional needs

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:25:48 +0100

A new online learning resource for RCN members is now available. Located on the RCN website, this Learning Zone resource addresses how to support peoples nutritional needs. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Supporting peoples nutritional needs

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:25:48 +0100

Department of Health Dignity Action Day

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:57:09 +0100

The Department of Health in England is holding its Dignity Action Day today (25 February). (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Department of Health Dignity Action Day

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:57:09 +0100

The Department of Health in England is holding its Dignity Action Day today (25 February). (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

NHS Could Save Millions By Investing In Specialist Nurses - Royal College Of Nursing, UK

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) today joined forces with almost 40 of the UK's leading health organisations to warn that cutting specialist nurse services for people with long term conditions would be a "false economy", as they began a campaign for guaranteed access to specialist nursing care for all patients with long term conditions. Specialist nurse posts, many of which were lost during the deficits crisis of 2006, save millions of pounds from health budgets through reduced complications, fewer hospital re-admissions and the expert long term management of conditions... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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NHS Could Save Millions By Investing In Specialist Nurses - Royal College Of Nursing, UK

Nursing News From Medical News Today — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0100

Swine flu

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:51:18 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing continues to stress the importance of the swine flu vaccination for health care workers who care for patients who are at greater risk from the disease, such as children, those with long term conditions and pregnant women. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN responds to Mid Staffs report

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:08:34 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing says that systemic failures and a lack of leadership resulted in massive failures in patient care at Mid-Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN responds to Mid Staffs report

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:08:34 +0100

SfE supports the Royal College of Nursing campaign on specialist nursing care

Society for Endocrinology — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0100

The Society for Endocrinology is supporting the Royal College of Nursing campaign to guarentee access to specialist nursing care for all patients with long term conditions. The campaign calls on all political parties to recognise the important role that specialist nurses play in providing patients with long-term care and it urges the parties to guard against any future jobs cuts in this important area. Specialist nurses save millions of pounds from health budgets through reduced complications, fewer hospital re-admissions and the expert long term management of conditions and they also offer many patients and families with a lifeline which no other service can provide. Nursing Counts websiteRCN specialist nurses report (Source: Society for Endocrinology)

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Sign up a new member and win!

Royal College of Nursing - UK - Regional News — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:25:10 +0100

If you are an RCN member in the West Midlands there is an extra incentive to persuade your non-member nursing colleagues of the benefits of joining the RCN. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK - Regional News)

Leaflet Launched To Help Hospital Staff Improve Care To People With Dementia, UK

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:00:00 +0100

Actor Kevin Whately is launching a new Alzheimer's Society leaflet today (Tuesday 23 February) to help tackle poor dementia care in hospitals. 'This is me' can be filled out and given to staff when a person with dementia goes into hospital and provides a 'snapshot' of the person behind the dementia. The leaflet will help hospital staff to learn about the person's habits, hobbies, likes and dislikes and is being supported by the Royal College of Nursing... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Invest in specialist nurses says RCN

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:15:32 +0100

The RCN is campaigning for guaranteed access to specialist nursing care for all patients with long term conditions. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Royal College of Nursing campaign

The Prostate Cancer Charity — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The Prostate Cancer Charity comments on new campaign from the Royal College of Nursing to invest in specialist nurses (Source: The Prostate Cancer Charity)

MS Trust supports RCN's call for more investment in specialist nurses

Multiple Sclerosis Trust — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The MS Trust supports the call by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) for greater investment in specialist nurses to support people with long-term conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS). (Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust)

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Wednesday 24 February

Royal College of Nursing News Alert — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Call to invest in specialist nurses: The RCN has launched a campaign supported by almost 40 other leading health organisations for funding to be guaranteed for specialist posts, estimating that the nurses could save £56 million a year on care for Parkinsons patients and £180 million by treating multiple sclerosis suffers at home. They surveyed almost 300 specialist nurses working in 60 NHS organisations and charities and found only 36% believed all those patients who needed specialist nursing currently received it. Dr Peter Carter is quoted in The Times saying: Despite pledges from ministers to help to support more people in their homes and prevent unnecessary hospital visits, nursing posts were vulnerable when local health managers sought to cut costs. When the NHS was last in defic...

Cutting specialist nurses could cost NHS millions, warns RCN

Multiple Sclerosis Trust — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Cutting specialist nursing services for people with long term conditions would be a "false economy" that could cost the NHS millions, the Royal College of Nursing warned today. (Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust)

Legal success for RCN Northern Region Nurse

Royal College of Nursing - UK - Regional News — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:30:20 +0100

RCN Northern Region has secured an important High Court victory for Francheska Sarkodie-Gyan, an intensive care nurse at James Cook Hospital, in Teesside. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK - Regional News)

RCN backs new dementia leaflet

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:15:27 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing has given its backing to a new leaflet designed to tackle poor dementia care in hospitals. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Tuesday 23 February

Royal College of Nursing News Alert — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Dementia leaflet: Angela Rippon speaks to The Daily Mail about her experience of seeing healthcare staff struggling to cope with her mother who suffers from dementia She welcomes a new leaflet launched by Alzheimers Society supported by the RCN, to help hospital staff improve care to people with dementia. The This is me leaflet is filled out by the patients carer or relative to provide basic details such as name and address, as well as information about who knows them best, their hobbies, things that worry them and the state of their sight and hearing. (Source: Royal College of Nursing News Alert)

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RCN Fellow wins American nursing award

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:42:45 +0100

RCN Fellow Reverend Tom Keighley is this years recipient of the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) Honorary Member Award. The award recognises noteworthy contributions to health care and nursing leadership practice. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN Calls For Mandatory Code On Alcohol Labelling, Wales

Health News from Medical News Today — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing welcomed the launch of a UK-wide consultation on the labelling of alcohol. Tina Donnelly, Director of the Royal College of Nursing in Wales said: "Alcohol is destroying our nation's health on a short term and long term basis. We are shocked that the drinks industry has failed to take action on alcohol labelling." "The Welsh Assembly Government launched Working Together to reduce harm - the strategy for substance misuse 2008-2018... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

RCN Calls For Mandatory Code On Alcohol Labelling, Wales

Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing welcomed the launch of a UK-wide consultation on the labelling of alcohol. Tina Donnelly, Director of the Royal College of Nursing in Wales said: "Alcohol is destroying our nation's health on a short term and long term basis. We are shocked that the drinks industry has failed to take action on alcohol labelling... (Source: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today)

RCN welcomes new personal health budgets guide

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:09:36 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing welcomes the publication of guidance published for staff working in pilot sites using personal health budgets in England. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN welcomes new personal health budgets guide

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:09:36 +0100

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Improved home care for young welcomed

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:18:57 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing has welcomed the announcement that the Government intends to improve home care provision for children and young people in England. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN members: are you getting CPD?

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:31:40 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing is asking members how much continuing professional development they have engaged in during the past year. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN members: are you getting CPD?

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:31:40 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing is asking members how much continuing professional development they have engaged in during the past year. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Do you have dyslexia, dyspraxia or dyscalculia?

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:24:44 +0100

The RCN is looking for members who are affected by dyslexia, dyspraxia or dyscalculia and are willing to share their stories. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Wednesday 17 February

Royal College of Nursing News Alert — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Surrey hospital criticised for selling drugs aboard: A hospital trust has been criticised for selling more than £4m-worth of drugs abroad. The Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, which has a licence to sell drugs, said it made £300,000 from the practice during the past year. The Department of Health said trading in medicines was "unacceptable" and could lead to shortages in the UK. But the trust said it ceased the trade in January and had not sold any drugs that were in short supply. (Source: Royal College of Nursing News Alert)

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Mental health conference places available

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:54:06 +0100

Health care staff from across the UK are being given the opportunity to hear the the governments vision for mental health services for the next ten years. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN Calls For Mandatory Code On Alcohol Labelling, UK

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:00:00 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing welcomed the launch of a UK-wide consultation on the labelling of alcohol. Tom Sandford, Director of RCN England, said: "Throughout the UK, nurses see the devastating consequences of alcohol misuse everyday. It is vital that tougher action is taken to turn the tide on the rising numbers of people who are suffering, or even dying, as a result of excessive drinking. "Today's report confirms what we already know - the drinks industry has failed to stick by its promise to take voluntary action on alcohol labelling... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

RCN Calls For Mandatory Code On Alcohol Labelling, UK

Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:00:00 +0100

Tuesday 16 February

Royal College of Nursing News Alert — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Drinks companies forced to put health warnings on alcohol: Tom Sandford, Director of RCN England is quoted in The Guardian on issue of alcohol labelling. The government has warned they may have to force drinks companies to put health warnings on alcohol after it emerged they were ignoring the voluntary code on labelling Tom Sandford said: tougher action was needed on excessive drinking. Todays report confirms what we already know the drinks industry has failed to stick by its promise to take voluntary action on alcohol labelling. We cant afford to keep giving the industry the option not to make changes which are essential to protecting the nations health. (Source: Royal College of Nursing News Alert)

RCN welcomes UK - wide alcohol consultation

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:10:36 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing is calling for a mandatory code to enforce the tighter regulation of the advertising, labelling and sale of alcohol. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

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RCN participates in indemnity review

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:59:28 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing has joined a number of professional partners to participate in the Department of Healths Indemnity Insurance Review Group. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN participates in indemnity review

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:59:28 +0100

Website problems resolved

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:13:18 +0100

The RCN website is now fully available following a number of technical problems that arose over the weekend. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Website problems resolved

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:13:18 +0100

The RCN website is now fully available following a number of technical problems that arose over the weekend. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Saturday 13 - Monday 15 February

Royal College of Nursing News Alert — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Social care row: Attempts to reach a consensus on how to pay for elderly care in England appear to have fallen further apart amid angry exchanges from the three main parties on BBC One's Politics Show. Health Secretary Andy Burnham has called a cross-party conference on the issue after earlier talks broke down. Lib Dem Norman Lamb backed the idea but the Conservatives Andrew Lansley said he would only attend if Labour scrapped a £20,000 dubbed a death tax. (Source: Royal College of Nursing News Alert)

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New hospital praised by RCN president

Nursing Times Breaking News — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +0100

The president of the Royal College of Nursing has said she is “fantastically impressed” with the new Redcar Primary Care Hospital following a tour of the £37 million facility. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)

GP patients should be seen by practice nurse, says RCN

Nursing Times Breaking News — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Practice nurses should be the first port of call for the majority of primary care patients, according to the Royal College of Nursing in Scotland. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)

Calling all NHS nursing team leaders in the East Midlands

Royal College of Nursing - UK - Regional News — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:14:29 +0100

A free conference for sisters, matrons and nursing team leaders working in the NHS in the East Midlands. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK - Regional News)

RCN fights for staff rights on consultation

Royal College of Nursing - UK - Regional News — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:08:12 +0100

The RCN has stepped in to protect the rights of staff to be consulted over changes to how evening and night community nursing services in Derby and southern Derbyshire are provided. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK - Regional News)

RCN responds to health inequalities report

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:01:21 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing has supported the recommendations of a major report on health inequalities calling for greater NHS investment in preventing illness. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

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Invest in school nurses to tackle obesity, says RCN

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:47:41 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing wants greater investment in school nurses and health visitors to help stop the growing problem of obesity. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Invest in school nurses to tackle obesity, says RCN

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:47:41 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing wants greater investment in school nurses and health visitors to help stop the growing problem of obesity. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN Renews Call For Protected Training Time For Nurses, UK

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0100

Responding to the publication of the Care Quality Commission report on the state of health and social care in England, Dr. Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), said: "We welcome the news that improvements have been made to the quality of patient care. The reduction in MRSA and C.difficile rates and better reporting of serious incidents are testament to the hard work of nurses up and down the country. "However, the report highlights that there is no room for complacency and a great deal of work still needs to be done in certain areas... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Invest In School Nurses To Tackle Obesity, UK

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0100

Commenting on NHS Information Centre statistics indicating the number of people in England having obesity surgery has risen by 55% in the last year, Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), said: "It is deeply concerning that obesity continues to be a significant threat to the long and short-term health of over 60 per cent of adults, and a quarter of children, who are overweight or obese... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Invest In School Nurses To Tackle Obesity, UK

Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News From Medical News Today — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0100

Commenting on NHS Information Centre statistics indicating the number of people in England having obesity surgery has risen by 55% in the last year, Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), said: "It is deeply concerning that obesity continues to be a significant threat to the long and short-term health of over 60 per cent of... (Source: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News From Medical News Today)

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RCN Renews Call For Protected Training Time For Nurses, UK

Nursing News From Medical News Today — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0100

RCN renews call for protected training time for nurses

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:15:01 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing welcomes the news that improvements have been reported on the quality of patient care in England but is calling on all political parties to consider the importance of protected training time for nursing staff to ensure quality care is provided for patients. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Personal Care at Home Bill

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:07:54 +0100

RCN members looking for information on the Personal Care at Home Bill, announced in the 2009 Queens Speech, are advised to refer to the Department of Health website. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Personal Care at Home Bill

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:07:54 +0100

RCN publishes ISA briefing for members

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:34:22 +0100

The RCN has published a briefing for members detailing the Colleges concerns about the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA). (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

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Wednesday 10 February

Royal College of Nursing News Alert — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Hospitals under pressure from Afghanistan injuries: Defence chiefs must do more to tackle a sharp rise in the number of British troops in Afghanistan suffering from illness and minor injuries, according to the National Audit Office (NAO). The report found the treatment of badly wounded personnel is "highly effective" but thousands of working days are being lost to potentially preventable less serious complaints like stomach bugs and sprained ankles. The NAO also warned that hospitals in both Afghanistan and Britain were under growing pressure from the large number of troops being injured in Helmand Province. (Source: Royal College of Nursing News Alert)

Tuesday 9 February

Royal College of Nursing News Alert — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Providing more NHS and social care to people in their own homes: The Prime Minister Gordon Brown has pledged to provide more NHS and social care to people in their own homes with new guarantees for cancer patients and elderly people. Gordon Brown said the plan forms part of the Governments ambition to build a National Care Service and would mean people over 65 who ended up in a care home could stay at home instead. (Source: Royal College of Nursing News Alert)

RCN welcomes rise in applications for nursing degrees

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:50:39 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing welcomes the news that applications to study nursing at degree level have risen by over 70 percent. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN Calls For Better Co-ordination Of Trauma Networks

Nursing News From Medical News Today — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0100

RCN Calls For Better Co-ordination Of Trauma Networks

Health News from Medical News Today — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Commenting on the Major trauma care in England report, published last week by the National Audit Office, Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), said: "It is disappointing that trauma care is still not up to scratch in many areas despite numerous calls for improvement. It is well-known that specialist centres offer the best chance of recovery to trauma patients, however, by simply improving communication and co-operation between hospitals, survival rates would be boosted... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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RCN delighted with specialist cancer nurses pledge

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:36:33 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing welcomes the announcement by Prime Minister Gordon Brown that in the future, all cancer patients in England will have access to one-to-one care provided by a clinical nurse specialist. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Saturday 6 - Monday 8 February

Royal College of Nursing News Alert — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Government promises a specialist nurse for every cancer patient: The Prime Minister will today promise a "personalised" revolution in health and social care, with one-to-one support from a specialist nurse for all cancer patients. Addressing an audience at the King's Fund, Mr Brown will pledge a reform of community healthcare, giving people the option of chemotherapy and dialysis without having to travel to a clinic or hospital. Dr Peter Carter is quoted in The Daily Telegraph as saying: We are delighted that the government is pledging to invest in specialist nurses, as we know that their value for patients is both unparalleled and cost effective. We have been saying for some time that whoever wins this years general election will need to invest in specialist nurses to ensure that pati...

RCN calls for better co-ordination of trauma networks

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:39:54 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing describes trauma care in England as disappointing and calls for all health care staff to have access to the right training to deal with serious injuries. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Co-Director of RCN Northern Region appointed

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:17:32 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing has appointed Marian Pearson to the position of Co-Director of the RCN Northern Region (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Co-Director of RCN Northern Region appointed

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:17:32 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing has appointed Marian Pearson to the position of Co-Director of the RCN Northern Region (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

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Disabled nurses network in the North West

Royal College of Nursing - UK - Regional News — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:18:24 +0100

The RCN North West Region is supporting the RCN's Welfare Rights and Guidance Service in the launch of a new network for disabled nurses. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK - Regional News)

Royal College Of Nursing: Invest In Family Nurse Partnerships, UK

Nursing News From Medical News Today — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Commenting on the Audit Commission report Giving Children a Healthy Start, Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), said: "It is deeply concerning to learn that children living in deprived areas continue to have poorer health outcomes than those in more affluent areas... (Source: Nursing News From Medical News Today)

Royal College Of Nursing: Invest In Family Nurse Partnerships, UK

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0100

This report highlights that while some areas are providing a good, targeted service, more needs to be done elsewhere." "The benefits of family nurse partnerships are only just starting to be seen - their true value will be seen in the improved health of generations to come... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Invest in family nurse partnerships says RCN

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:42:58 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing calls on the Government to make a sufficient investment in family nurse partnerships and health visiting teams to protect the health of children. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Invest in family nurse partnerships says RCN

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:42:58 +0100

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February

Royal College of Nursing News Alert — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

NHS sick days: The Guardian Society reports on the issue of sick days in the NHS. The NHS health and wellbeing review published at the end of last year, found that 10.3m working days are lost through staff sickness every year. Following the publication of the reviews final report, a roundtable event gathered together occupational health experts, union representatives, senior NHS and independent healthcare managers and policymakers, to discuss the findings and its recommendations. Josie Irwin, Head of Employment Relations and Amanda Callaghan, Director of Communications, attended the event. (Source: Royal College of Nursing News Alert)

RCN Welcomes Plans To Reduce Smoking-related Deaths, UK

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:00:00 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) welcomed the new Department of Health strategy to halve the number of smokers by 2020. Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) said: "The serious health consequences of tobacco are undisputed, and nurses will welcome moves to reduce the number of people who continue to smoke. The plans include robust ideas to stop young people smoking in the first place, such as clamping down on the sale and marketing of tobacco... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

RCN Welcomes Plans To Reduce Smoking-related Deaths, UK

Smoking / Quit Smoking News From Medical News Today — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:00:00 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) welcomed the new Department of Health strategy to halve the number of smokers by 2020. Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) said: "The serious health consequences of tobacco are undisputed, and nurses will welcome moves to reduce the number of people who continue to smoke... (Source: Smoking / Quit Smoking News From Medical News Today)

RCN Northern Ireland Nurse Of The Year Awards 2010 Are Launched

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100

The search is on to find the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year 2010. The awards were launched last Friday , by the 2009 winner, Iona McCormack, UTV presenter Lynda Bryans who comperes the awards and RCN Northern Ireland Director Janice Smyth. Organised by the RCN, this is the fourteenth year of the awards which are designed to recognise and reward excellence in the nursing profession. This year's ceremony will be held on 3 June 2010 at the Culloden Hotel, Holywood... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

RCN In Wales Holds House Of Commons Event To Continue Influencing Campaign

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing in Wales, the nursing union and professional body, held a reception at the House of Commons on Phase 3 of its Get it Right campaign and the RCN General Election Manifesto for the 2010 election. Cardiff North MP Julie Morgan hosted the event. Ahead of the upcoming general election the RCN has drawn up a manifesto setting out the issues that our members across the country believe should be the health priorities for the next UK government... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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Royal College Of Nursing Supports Bill On Sunbeds, Wales

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing is supporting Cardiff North MP Julie Morgan's private members bill which would ban under 18s from sun beds and ensure that all sun bed usage in England and Wales would be supervised. Health Secretary Andy Burnham is backing the bill, which had its second reading in the House of Commons on Friday, January 29. The RCN debated the use of sun beds at its RCN Congress in 2002 which resulted in a clear majority of delegates calling for the statutory regulation of sun bed outlets... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Royal College Of Nursing Supports Bill On Sunbeds, Wales

Dermatology News From Medical News Today — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing is supporting Cardiff North MP Julie Morgan's private members bill which would ban under 18s from sun beds and ensure that all sun bed usage in England and Wales would be supervised. Health Secretary Andy Burnham is backing the bill, which had its second reading in the House of Commons on Friday, January 29... (Source: Dermatology News From Medical News Today)

RCN Northern Ireland Nurse Of The Year Awards 2010 Are Launched

Nursing News From Medical News Today — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100

RCN In Wales Holds House Of Commons Event To Continue Influencing Campaign

Nursing News From Medical News Today — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Tuesday 2 February

Royal College of Nursing News Alert — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Free personal care at home: An attempt to delay a bid to provide free personal care at home for some 250,000 people in England has failed. The House of Lords voted against a motion tabled by former health minister Lord Warner. He had argued that the government's proposal was "unaffordable" and proper consultation had not taken place. (Source: Royal College of Nursing News Alert)

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RCN welcomes plans to reduce smoking-related deaths

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:26:07 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing welcomes the new Department of Health strategy to halve the number of smokers in England by 2020. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Nurses Day art competition for under 18s - win a Nintendo DSi

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:36:37 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing is running a competition for under 18s to design an inspirational cover for the RCN Nurses Day card. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN Welcomes NMC Consultation On Pre-registration Training, UK

Health News from Medical News Today — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) welcomed the start of a consultation period announced by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) on standards for the development of programmes that will prepare students to become registered nurses. Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary of the RCN said: "The demands placed on nurses are only going to increase, so it is right that the next generation of nurses should have a clear set of standards to govern what they must learn... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

RCN Welcomes NMC Consultation On Pre-registration Training, UK

Medical Students News From Medical News Today — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Saturday 30 January - Monday 1 February

Royal College of Nursing News Alert — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Mid Staffordshire: The Mid Staffordshire NHS foundation trust inquiry is expected to release its report this week. The report is expected to suggest that a culture of secrecy about poor working conditions may have contributed to more than 1,000 patients dying. (Source: Royal College of Nursing News Alert)

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Nursing bus to stop off in Nottingham

Royal College of Nursing - UK - Regional News — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:42:59 +0100

Student nurses, nurses and other healthcare workers are invited to board the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Student Bus which will be stopping off in Nottingham next Thursday (4th February 2010). (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK - Regional News)

RCN welcomes NMC consultation on pre-registration training

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:24:55 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing welcomes the start of a consultation period announced by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) on standards for the development of programmes that will prepare students to become registered nurses. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Nurses: Mandatory Code Needed To Tackle Alcohol Harm, UK

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing welcomed a new Department of Health campaign to combat excessive drinking as it responded to news from the Office of National Statistics that the number of deaths caused by alcohol consumption is continuing to rise. Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), said: "Nurses see the devastating consequences of alcohol misuse everyday, and have consistently warned about the hidden dangers of drinking too much... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Nurses Call For Better Prevention Of Chlamydia, UK

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0100

Responding to the publication of a report by the Public Accounts Committee, Young people's sexual health: the National Chlamydia Screening Programme, Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), said: "For years the RCN has said that raising young people's awareness of Chlamydia is key to preventing the disease. Greater investment in school nursing and sexual health services is needed to ensure young people are fully aware of the risks of sexually transmitted infections before it is too late... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

RCN Responds To Figures Showing Shortfall In Nurses, UK

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) commented on figures highlighted by the Conservative Party suggesting an impending shortfall of nurses over the next five years. Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive and General Secretary of the RCN said: "The NHS must have enough skilled nurses to ensure that the quality of patient care does not suffer. The RCN has been saying for some time that with up to 200,000 nurses due to retire in the next decade, there is a serious crisis looming which any government must address as a matter of urgency... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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Nurses Call For Better Prevention Of Chlamydia, UK

Sexual Health / STDs News From Medical News Today — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0100

Responding to the publication of a report by the Public Accounts Committee, Young people's sexual health: the National Chlamydia Screening Programme, Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), said: "For years the RCN has said that raising young people's awareness of Chlamydia is key to preventing the disease... (Source: Sexual Health / STDs News From Medical News Today)

Nurses: Mandatory Code Needed To Tackle Alcohol Harm, UK

Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing welcomed a new Department of Health campaign to combat excessive drinking as it responded to news from the Office of National Statistics that the number of deaths caused by alcohol consumption is continuing to rise... (Source: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today)

RCN Responds To Figures Showing Shortfall In Nurses, UK

Nursing News From Medical News Today — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0100

Mandatory code needed to tackle alcohol harm says RCN

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:20:06 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing is calling for effective and widespread education initiatives to make people aware of the danger of excessive drinking but says that longer term solutions are needed to change the countrys attitude towards alcohol. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN: Skilled staff needed to ensure patient care

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:11:52 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing says the NHS must have enough skilled nurses to ensure that the quality of patient care does not suffer. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

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RCN: Skilled staff needed to ensure patient care

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:11:52 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing says the NHS must have enough skilled nurses to ensure that the quality of patient care does not suffer. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Andrea and Dave lead the way in the North West

Royal College of Nursing - UK - Regional News — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:39:50 +0100

The RCN North West Board recently elected a new Chair. Merseyside nurse, Andrea Spyropoulos has taken over from Les Storey who recently stood down. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK - Regional News)

Senior student seminars in the North West

Royal College of Nursing - UK - Regional News — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:47:04 +0100

Final year nursing students will have an opportunity to find out more about the important transition from student to registered nurse. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK - Regional News)

Blackpool nurse short listed for top research award

Royal College of Nursing - UK - Regional News — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:23:35 +0100

Dr Fiona Duncan, a Nurse Specialist in the Acute Pain Service at Blackpool Victoria Hospital has been short listed by the RCN Research Society. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK - Regional News)

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NHS Needs To Invest In Increasing Specialists' Nurses, Wales

NHS Needs To Invest In Increasing Specialists' Nurses, Wales

Health care staff must improve delivery of IBA

RCN launches comparative practice nurse study

RCN Union Learning Representatives Host Motivational Day For Health Care Staff, Wales

RCN Union Learning Representatives Host Motivational Day For Health Care Staff, Wales

RCN In Wales Supports Plans To Help Veterans

RCN In Wales Supports Plans To Help Veterans

Nurses Call For Improvements To Dementia Care, UK

Nurses Call For Improvements To Dementia Care, UK

Cutting bed numbers irresponsible

Wednesday 17 March

Nurses Welcome Chief Medical Officer's Focus On Physical Activity, UK

Nurses Welcome Chief Medical Officer's Focus On Physical Activity, UK

Tuesday 16 March

Survey on performance management in nursing and midwifery

RCN welcomes CMOs focus on physical activity

Sign up now for discounted practice development course

Saturday 13- Monday 15 March

Nurses Back Call For MPs To Work Together To Reform Social Care

Nurses Back Call For MPs To Work Together To Reform Social Care

RCN members: Work with NICE

Friday 12 March

Thursday 11 March

Bulletin delivery

Dignity in health care for people with learning disabilities

Wednesday 10 March

Hospital staff at risk of 'compassion fatigue'

Nurse-led clinics improve healthcare access in rural Scotland, says RCN

Tuesday 9 March

Improving understanding of quality in England

Celebrating International Womens Day

Saturday 6 - Monday 8 March

Nurse-led clinics the solution to rural healthcare, says RCN

Call for technology to aid healthcare in remote rural areas

Call to boost rural healthcare

Thursday 4 March

RCN joins call for positive action for those with musculoskeletal disorders

Wednesday 3 March

International Womens Day

International Womens Day

RCN responds to PM s Nursing Commission

RCN responds to PM s Nursing Commission

Nursing Standard introduces online film interviews

Nursing Standard introduces online film interviews

RCN pays tribute to Val Cowie

RCN pays tribute to Val Cowie

Tuesday 2 March

Saturday 27 February- Monday 1 March

Specialist nurse role 'critical'

Specialist nurse role 'critical to care'

Supporting peoples nutritional needs

Supporting peoples nutritional needs

Department of Health Dignity Action Day

Department of Health Dignity Action Day

NHS Could Save Millions By Investing In Specialist Nurses - Royal College Of Nursing, UK

NHS Could Save Millions By Investing In Specialist Nurses - Royal College Of Nursing, UK

Swine flu

RCN responds to Mid Staffs report

RCN responds to Mid Staffs report

SfE supports the Royal College of Nursing campaign on specialist nursing care

Sign up a new member and win!

Leaflet Launched To Help Hospital Staff Improve Care To People With Dementia, UK

Invest in specialist nurses says RCN

Royal College of Nursing campaign

MS Trust supports RCN's call for more investment in specialist nurses

Wednesday 24 February

Cutting specialist nurses could cost NHS millions, warns RCN

Legal success for RCN Northern Region Nurse

RCN backs new dementia leaflet

Tuesday 23 February

RCN Fellow wins American nursing award

RCN Calls For Mandatory Code On Alcohol Labelling, Wales

RCN Calls For Mandatory Code On Alcohol Labelling, Wales

RCN welcomes new personal health budgets guide

RCN welcomes new personal health budgets guide

Improved home care for young welcomed

RCN members: are you getting CPD?

RCN members: are you getting CPD?

Cutting bed numbers irresponsible

RCN welcomes CMOs focus on physical activity

Celebrating International Womens Day

International Womens Day

International Womens Day

RCN responds to PM s Nursing Commission

RCN responds to PM s Nursing Commission

Supporting peoples nutritional needs

Supporting peoples nutritional needs

RCN delighted with specialist cancer nurses pledge

Nurses Day art competition for under 18s - win a Nintendo DSi