Government ‘misled’ nurses over how ‘ anti-strike ’ law would be applied
Government legislation aimed at limiting disruption from industrial action will ‘silence’ nursing staff and their concerns for patient safety, the Royal College of Nursing has (RCN) warned. In a strongly worded response to a government consultation on maintaining minimum service levels in hospitals during strikes, the RCN said it had been ‘misled’ by ministers about... Read moreThe post Government ‘misled’ nurses over how ‘anti-strike’ law would be applied appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - November 21, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
RCN calls for ‘urgent progress’ on recognising long Covid as occupational disease
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and British Medical Association (BMA) have called on the government to make ‘urgent’ progress on recognising long Covid as an occupational disease and provide more support for nurses and doctors affected. It has been a year since the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC) found ‘robust evidence’ for five conditions from complications... Read moreThe post RCN calls for ‘urgent progress’ on recognising long Covid as occupational disease appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - November 17, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
New social care nursing leadership role to be launched
A ‘first of its kind’ leadership role has been created to help raise the profile of the adult social care nursing and shape teaching, research and clinical practice within this area, it has been announced. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Foundation charity has awarded funding to the University of Salford to develop and appoint... Read moreThe post New social care nursing leadership role to be launched appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - November 17, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
RCN exposes ‘inadequacy’ of government ’ s 50,000 more nurses target
The government’s pledge to have 50,000 more nurses working in the NHS by April 2024 is inadequate to tackle the ‘crisis’ facing the health service, according to the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). NHS workforce statistics from August 2023 – based on the number of nurses working in hospital and community health service and GP... Read moreThe post RCN exposes ‘inadequacy’ of government’s 50,000 more nurses target appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - November 16, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Victoria Atkins must address ‘ intolerable ’ pressure caused by nursing shortages, says RCN
Rapid investment in the NHS and action to address nursing workforce issues must be a priority for the new secretary of state for health and social care Victoria Atkins, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has said today. The Lincolnshire MP has taken on the role of health secretary following a Cabinet reshuffle, Downing Street... Read moreThe post Victoria Atkins must address ‘intolerable’ pressure caused by nursing shortages, says RCN appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - November 13, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Latest news health secretary Victoria Atkins Source Type: news
Disappointment as King ’s Speech fails to address nursing workforce crisis
Legislation for safe nurse staffing in England should have been included within the government’s priorities in the King’s Speech today, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has said. Concerns have also been raised around the government’s ‘lack of progress’ on reforming the Mental Health Act and the ‘omission’ of a ban on conversion therapy. Giving... Read moreThe post Disappointment as King’s Speech fails to address nursing workforce crisis appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - November 7, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Warning system aims to identify health deterioration in children
An early warning system to help nurses and other health workers identify deterioration in children and young people has been launched by NHS England (NHSE). The Paediatric Early Warning System (PEWS) – developed in partnership with the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and the Royal College of Paediatric and Child Health – is initially intended... Read moreThe post Warning system aims to identify health deterioration in children appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - November 7, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Clinical Latest news Paediatrics Source Type: news
Government must top up funding if GPNs left without 6% pay rise, urges RCN
The government must provide additional funding if nurses working in general practice are left without the 6% pay uplift they were promised, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has urged. In a letter to primary care minister Neil O’Brien, the RCN warned thousands of nursing staff working across general practices risk being denied the full... Read moreThe post Government must top up funding if GPNs left without 6% pay rise, urges RCN appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - October 25, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
‘Inherently unfair’ some GPNs risk missing out on full 6% pay rise
It is ‘inherently unfair’ and ‘disappointing’ that some general practice nurses (GPNs) in England risk missing out on a full 6% pay rise because of the way the uplift is funded, those among the profession have told Nursing in Practice. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and BMA General Practitioners Committee England (GPCE) this week... Read moreThe post ‘Inherently unfair’ some GPNs risk missing out on full 6% pay rise appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - October 24, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
RCN teams up with BMA committee to ensure ‘fairer terms’ for practice nurses
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and BMA General Practitioners Committee England (GPCE) have pledged to work together to ensure ‘fully funded fairer terms’ for nurses working in general practice. In a joint statement issued today, the organisations said that while they welcomed a recent pay increase for general practice staff, it ‘does not go... Read moreThe post RCN teams up with BMA committee to ensure ‘fairer terms’ for practice nurses appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - October 23, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Nursing leaders call for safety of health workers in international conflict
Nursing leaders have appealed to combatants and governments involved in the Israel and Palestine conflict to ‘respect’ access to healthcare facilities and ensure the safety of civilians and nurses working in the region. The calls from both the International Council of Nurses (ICN) and Royal College of Nursing (RCN) following bombing of the Al-Ahli Baptist... Read moreThe post Nursing leaders call for safety of health workers in international conflict appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - October 19, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Five years on: are we achieving parity between physical and mental health?
Royal College of Nursing (RCN) -This survey finds that only one in ten nursing staff think governments are achieving equality between mental and physical health care with 95 per cent of respondents believing mental health care inequality exists. More than half say it ’s got worse or much worse since the pandemic. Nursing staff report that patients are being forced to wait for months and travel miles for mental health treatment or are having to pay privately to get the care they need. The RCN is calling on all governments across the UK to support mental health care by increasing funding, improving access to services, and ...
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - October 13, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Mental health Public health and health inequalities Source Type: news
Funding call for research into learning disability nursing
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Foundation has announced a funding call of up to £30,000 for a research study exploring the work of learning disability nurses. The charity, which is attached to the RCN, is inviting applications from individuals or organisations to undertake the research into the impact of learning disability nurses on health... Read moreThe post Funding call for research into learning disability nursing appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - October 13, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
‘Imperative’ that practices act now on GPN pay rise, urges RCN
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has made fresh calls on employers to ensure general practice nurses (GPNs) in England are given a 6% pay rise following an uplift to the global sum. Last week the government confirmed the global sum for GP practices in England had been increased from £102.28 to £104.73 per patient,... Read moreThe post ‘Imperative’ that practices act now on GPN pay rise, urges RCN appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - October 11, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Mental health care ‘heading in the wrong direction’, say nurses
Just one in 10 nursing staff believe governments across the UK have achieved parity of esteem between physical and mental health care, a Royal College of Nursing (RCN) survey has shown. To coincide with World Mental Health Day, the RCN has today revealed the findings of a nationwide survey of more than 4,000 nursing staff... Read moreThe post Mental health care ‘heading in the wrong direction’, say nurses appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - October 10, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Clinical Latest news Mental health Source Type: news
