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Understanding Aseptic Technique
Aseptic technique is recognised as an essential component of all infection prevention programmes but terminology used to define it varies. This publication is an RCN investigation into clinical views to guide the practice of aseptic technique. BD have funded this report. BD has had no influence on, ...
Updated: 4 February 2021 -
Remote consultations guidance under COVID-19 restrictions
This guidance has been developed to support nursing staff, including health visitors, midwives and nursing support workers, where they are being asked to see and/or treat patients via a telephone or video or other remote consultation process.
Updated: 4 February 2021 -
Independent Investigation into the Royal College of Nursing's 2020 Presidential Election
A review of the RCN 2020 Presidential election by Simon Cheetham QC. This document considers the circumstances surrounding the 2020 Presidential election and whether the actions taken and decisions made were in accordance with the Trade Union & Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, the existing...
Updated: 5 July 2021 -
Corridor Care: Survey Results
This document records the findings of an online survey sent to 7,106 members of the RCN’s Emergency Care Association network exploring their experiences of corridor care.
Updated: 4 February 2021 -
RCN Wales premieres film about its safe staffing campaign success
RCN Wales took centre stage this week with the launch of ‘An Act of Compassion’, a film – published with a companion book– detailing the organisation’s success in lobbying for legislation to improve patient care.
Updated: 21 September 2018 -
RCN Wales announces Helen Whyley as Interim Director
Gaynor Jones MBE, Chair of RCN Welsh Board, welcomes Helen into her new role.
Updated: 17 May 2021 -
Summary of Accounts 2019
The RCN Group summary of accounts for 2019
Updated: 4 February 2021 -
RCN Wales responds to pay deal
The Welsh Government and the joint health trade unions in Wales have announced they have reached agreement on a proposed three-year pay deal for NHS staff in Wales
Updated: 14 March 2023 -
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Nursing in the UK: celebrating our diverse past, present and future
Nicola Ranger, RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, reflects on the nursing staff who paved the way for the profession today
Updated: 14 March 2025 -
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Reflecting on the race riots: a Muslim health worker's perspective
Head of Midwifery Rukeya reflects on the recent race riots, how they affected nursing staff, and what we can all do to make health care settings inclusive
Updated: 10 March 2025
