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12 Nov 2018
RCN North West works with NHS Transformation Unit
The NHS Transformation Unit’s Head of Nursing Kelly Bishop tells RCN North West about the importance of the nursing workforce being leaders in the process of clinical redesign and how she is looking forward to working with the region.
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5 Oct 2018
Blue Plaque unveiled to un-sung hero nurse
RCN President Cecilia Anim unveiled a Blue Plaque in the region on Friday 5th October to an ‘un-sung hero’ nurse who was held captive by German soldiers during the First World War.
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23 Jul 2018
EU nurses in the North West can apply for settled status early in new Government pilot
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) in the North West has welcomed today’s announcement that 12 of its hospital Trusts will trial the new application process for the EU Settlement Scheme.
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18 Jun 2018
Back in the day
As part of the region’s #NHS70 celebrations, we have been talking to former NHS nurses about their memories…
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1 Jun 2018
High level of nursing vacancies continues as NHS Trusts struggle with patient demand
The North of England has over 8000 nursing vacancies despite ‘struggling’ NHS Trusts fighting to meet increased patient demand.
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22 May 2018
Manchester Arena attack - one year on
RCN North West Regional Director Estephanie Dunn has paid tribute to those affected by the Manchester Arena attack on the first anniversary.
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10 May 2018
Blue Plaque to be unveiled for unsung hero nurse in Altrincham
An ‘un-sung hero’ nurse from Altrincham who was held captive by German soldiers during the First World War is set to be commemorated with a blue plaque, it has been revealed today.
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26 Apr 2018
Alder Hey Children's Hospital
Support for RCN members at Alder Hey Children's Hospital
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9 Mar 2018
Bullying and harassment is going unreported fears the Royal College of Nursing
The Royal College of Nursing in the North West has expressed concerns that bullying and harassment incidents are potentially going unreported and that staff are going unsupported. Feedback in the national NHS staff survey highlights an increase in the number of staff, many of which will be nursing and healthcare staff, have felt bullied or harassed in the workplace. This increase, does not reflect the number of cases reported to the Royal College of Nursing over the past 12 months, with little increase in the number of cases compared to the previous year.
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