Read the latest blog from RCNGloucestershire branch secretary Matthew Stewart Matthew Stewart. Matthew's branch (pictured here at last year's Congress) successfully submitted a matter for discussion on the important issue of corridor care.
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On International Workers’ Memorial Day read from RCN Health and Safety Reps Committee Member, Nancy Ghansah, about the risks of asbestos and how you can raise concerns with your employer.

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Share your experiences of transitioning from newly registered to the next phase of your career. If you've been an RN/midwife for 18 months to 5 years, please take part in our anonymous survey and have your say. Survey closes: 11am on 30 April. surveys.rcn.org.uk/s/YKBC6M/

Every year in May the world gets the opportunity to recognise and celebrate the nursing profession. Lucy Muchina looks forward to #NursesDay , and reflects on the importance of the nursing profession to everyone - whether they know it or not. Lucy Muchina
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Wear your #NursesDay badge with pride!

On 12 May, we’ll be saying loudly that nursing deserves more recognition.

You can get ready by ordering your free badges here: bit.ly/3TR8pqw

📢Attention nurses, midwives & healthcare support workers!

Our Spring education grants are now open! If you’re thinking of taking a course to help your career & professional development, look no further!

Visit our website to find out more & to apply:
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It has been a busy start to the year in the Professional Nursing Committee (PNC), one of our governing body The RCN Council's two major sub-committees. Your South West regional representative Colin Baker Colin Baker reports:
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Join our webinar for internationally educated nursing staff, 'On arrival and settling in the UK' on 18 April, 6-7pm.
Topics will include cost of living, climate, childcare and education, registering with a GP and dentist, housing, pay and more.
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Help us improve our web pages - Members needed to help us redesign governance content on our website, to make it easier for members to get the information they need about the RCN. No expertise necessary, all tasks are on line bit.ly/3PVnar0

Share your experiences of transitioning from newly registered to the next phase of your career. If you've been an RN/midwife for 18 months to 5 years, please take part in our anonymous survey and have your say. Survey closes: 11am on 30 April. surveys.rcn.org.uk/s/YKBC6M/

Our 2024 Last Shift Survey closes on 1 April. We're asking about staffing levels on your last shift and what impact they had on patient care so that, together, we can campaign for change. bit.ly/437QK1V #SafeStaffingSavesLives

Our 2024 Last Shift Survey closes on 1 April. We're asking about staffing levels on your last shift and what impact they had on patient care so that, together, we can campaign for change. bit.ly/437QK1V #SafeStaffingSavesLives

RCN steward, RCNGloucestershire branch secretary and The RCN South West board member Matthew Matthew Stewart reflects on the recent Joint Reps' conference in Bristol, along with health, safety and learning rep and South West Board Chair Vicky Brotherton. Vicky Brotherton
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Best wishes on behalf of all of our members to the Princess of Wales and her family following a diagnosis of cancer.

We join the entire country in supporting her to a full recovery.

Fantastic news breaking today for our members at Wiltshire Health and Care, thanks to RCN members campaigning WHC will now pay the non-consolidated element of last years pay award, in line with NHS colleagues. The battle continues to ensure staff are paid fairly going forward.

Today is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and in her blog RCN President, Sheila Sobrany, talks about what the RCN is doing to combat racism and how you can help. #FightRacism bit.ly/4akx4dJ

Our 2024 Last Shift Survey closes on 1 April. We're asking about staffing levels on your last shift and what impact they had on patient care so that, together, we can campaign for change. bit.ly/437QK1V #SafeStaffingSavesLives

We need your input in the development of our equity, diversity & inclusion strategy.

RCN Diversity and Equalities Co-ordinator Wendy Irwin explains why she wants ALL members to complete the survey and get involved.

Take the survey today: surveys.rcn.org.uk/s/equity-diver…

We have a vacancy. Join our awesome RCN South West team and make a real differences for nursing staff and the nursing profession careers.rcn.org.uk/Vacancies/Vaca…

It's quite something when a government appears to celebrate tearing apart the families of international care workers.

Only investment in services will deliver for patients, not anti-migrant politics.