Press Releases
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20/08/2020
Press Release
ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ comments on the NHS England Help us to help you campaign
“All ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ staff understand the importance of encouraging both men and women to check for the symptoms of cancer and seek advice if they have any concerns", says Susan Masters, RCN Director of Nursing, Policy and Public Affairs
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03/08/2020
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Nominees for RCN President and Deputy President announced
“Nursing has been in people’s minds like never before and now is a hugely important time for all of those involved in it", say Dee Sissons, Chair of RCN Council
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27/07/2020
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ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ responds to Government's obesity strategy
Helen Donovan, RCN Professional Lead for Public Health, said: “Nursing staff see the impact of obesity every day.
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21/07/2020
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Removing student debt will boost ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ number, says new RCN report
'Unless urgent action is taken, we could see vacancy numbers reach 100,000 by the end of the decade,' says Dame Donna Kinnair.
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17/07/2020
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ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ responds to PM's press conference
Dame Donna Kinnair, RCN Chief Executive and General Secretary, said: “This announcement shows just how difficult this winter could prove for hard-working ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ staff."
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13/07/2020
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ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ 'disappointed' by Government plans for future immigration
Dame Donna Kinnair, RCN Chief Executive and General Secretary, said: “Once again, we are disappointed to see the Government’s plans for the UK’s future immigration system falling short of what is required."
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09/07/2020
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ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ responds to registration figures from the Nursing and Midwifery Council
"UK Government needs to do everything within its gift to help our existing workforce and ensure that ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ is attractive, well-paid, and meaningfully supported," says Dame Donna Kinnair.
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26/06/2020
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ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ responds to ONS data on deaths involving COVID-19
Dame Donna Kinnair, RCN Chief Executive and General Secretary, said: "The loss of life we are seeing during the pandemic among healthcare staff is heart-breaking."
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16/06/2020
Press Release
RCN comments on PHE report on understanding the impact of Covid-19 on BAME communities
“If UK Governments had acted on the advice of previous reviews and reports, BAME ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ staff across the UK would have been better protected going into this pandemic," says RCN Director of Nursing, Policy and Practice, Susan Masters
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05/06/2020
Press Release
ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ comments on the announcement of the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s inquiry into the impact of COVID-19 on ethnic minorities
Dame Donna Kinnair, RCN Chief Executive and General Secretary, said: “We welcome the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s proposals for an inquiry – it is long overdue as inequalities in health and life outcomes are already known."
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