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Psychological safety at work: why does it matter?
Feeling safe and supported in your workplace should be a given, but sadly this is not always the case for healthcare staff. The acute...
Scarlette Isaac
May 4, 2023
“Qualities I look for in a nurse” with Lucy Pitt
Looking to kick-start your career in nursing? Carry on reading to hear from Lucy Pitt, intensive care matron, as she shares behind the...
Scarlette Isaac
May 3, 2023
NHS accuses RCN of planning an 'illegal' strike
The NHS has accused the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) of planning an ‘illegal’ strike action over the upcoming bank holiday. Nurses are...
Scarlette Isaac
Apr 26, 2023
How to support our NHS heroes
Have you got an NHS hero in your life? Carry on reading to find out what you can do to help support them on stressful days. 1. Listen...
Scarlette Isaac
Apr 24, 2023
Blue Light discounts: our top picks
Did you know that all NHS workers can access exclusive savings on everything from grocery shops, to self-care treats and city breaks? In...
Scarlette Isaac
Apr 18, 2023
How could the abortion act be changing?
Nurses and midwives should be given the authority to approve abortions in the UK, new research suggests. Under the current law, abortions...
Scarlette Isaac
Apr 13, 2023
Will ICU diaries become common practice?
Research has shown that Intensive Care Unit (ICU) survivors often report having memory gaps from their time in hospital. This is usually...
Scarlette Isaac
Apr 11, 2023
The importance of professionalism in nursing: tips for maintaining a positive reputation
Patient outcomes are heavily dependent on the quality of care provided - that’s obvious, right? But how do healthcare staff ensure they...
Scarlette Isaac
Mar 29, 2023
Nurses to receive 5% pay rise for 2023-2024
The government has proposed a 5% pay rise for UK nurses in a bid to end ongoing pay disputes. While the RCN, Unison and the GMB support...
Scarlette Isaac
Mar 22, 2023
Women from low income backgrounds less likely to receive the healthcare they need, research finds
A recent study found that females from low-income households are less likely to seek medical advice or schedule routine check-ups. The...
Scarlette Isaac
Mar 15, 2023
Scotland NHS pay offer: final chance to have your say
Calling all RCN Scotland members! It’s your last chance to have your say on the government’s new NHS pay offer. The deadline for the...
Scarlette Isaac
Mar 13, 2023
Junior doctors to take strike action next week
Junior doctors in the UK will take strike action on 13, 14, and 15 March, the British British Medical Association have shared. They are...
Scarlette Isaac
Mar 9, 2023
Government agrees to enter talks with the RCN
After months of industrial action, the government has agreed to enter ‘intensive’ pay talks with the Royal College of Nursing (RCN)....
Scarlette Isaac
Mar 7, 2023
3 health benefits of giving up meat this national veggie month!
It’s national veggie month, so we thought we’d share 3 health benefits of giving up meat that you can share with your colleagues and...
Scarlette Isaac
Mar 1, 2023
Why are student nursing applications declining?
The number of student nursing applications in Scotland have fallen by almost a quarter in the last year. According to UCAS, as few as...
Scarlette Isaac
Feb 23, 2023
Cancer Prevention Action Week: how to show your support
This week marks Cancer Prevention Action Week - an annual event which raises awareness of lifestyle changes that mitigate the risk of...
Scarlette Isaac
Feb 16, 2023
10,000+ nurses off with long Covid: push for post-pandemic sick pay
Nurses are urging the UK government to provide financial support to those unable to work due to long Covid. The petition, which has...
Scarlette Isaac
Feb 15, 2023
Spike in ADHD awareness amongst women in the UK
The number of women seeking an ADHD diagnosis is increasing as awareness of the condition has become more commonplace. However, this also...
Scarlette Isaac
Feb 13, 2023
World Cancer Day is coming up: here's how to show your support
Did you know that 50% of the world's population doesn’t have access to the full range of essential health services? Even when it comes to...
Scarlette Isaac
Jan 31, 2023
Updates from the picket line
Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) will be joined by ambulance staff in another day of strike action on Monday, 6 February....
Scarlette Isaac
Jan 27, 2023
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