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Health professions work together on meeting the challenge of antimicrobial resistance
The RCN has signed a joint statement on AMR. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - July 7, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

New flexible working rights for staff throughout UK
From 30 June 2014 all employees with 26 weeks' continuous employment can request to work flexibly, regardless of whether they are parents or carers. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - July 4, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Advice for members on Unison and GMB strike action
On Thursday 10 July several unions with members working in local government and schools in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will take strike action after rejecting a pay offer of 1%. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - July 3, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

RCN indemnity scheme changes in place from 1 July
The changes the RCN has made to its indemnity scheme are now in effect, from 1 July, 2014. While most members are unaffected, please check the new updated scheme. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - July 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Supporting the introduction of standardised packaging for tobacco products.
The Government has issued a written ministerial statement on draft regulations for introducing standardised packaging of tobacco products. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - June 26, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

New approach for the care of people in the last hours of life
The Leadership Alliance for the Care of Dying People has today published documents to support clinicians in delivering care to people in the last days and hours of life. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - June 26, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Finances sound but demand for services grows
The RCN is in a robust financial position but faces challenges as the demand for services increases. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - June 18, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Clarity needed on future NHS funding
Today RCN Congress will be debating patient charges for GP visits. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - June 17, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Elections and appointments open
A variety of RCN roles open on Monday 16 June. This is your chance to get involved with the RCN on matters relevant to members and the wider nursing profession, so make sure you put yourself forward. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - June 16, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

RCN Congress 2014 opens with awards for exceptional contributions to nursing
The Royal College of Nursing and the RCN Foundation opened RCN Congress 2014 (Sunday 15 June) with an awards ceremony to celebrate the very best in nursing. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - June 15, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Greater support needed for older people living with HIV
Nurses are calling for more support and help for a new generation of people living into older age with HIV. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - June 15, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Elections and appointments open soon
A variety of RCN roles open on Monday 16 June. This is your chance to get involved with the RCN on matters relevant to members and the wider nursing profession, so make sure you put yourself forward. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - June 13, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Changes to car mileage reimbursement rate from 1 July
On 1 July, the rate for the first 3,500 miles will change from 67p per mile to 54p per mile. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - June 13, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

RCN shortlisted in inaugural Investors in People Awards
The RCN has been named as a top organisation for people management practice in the UK. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - June 13, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

D-Day memories from the RCN archive
Today marks the seventieth anniversary of the D-Day landings. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - June 6, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news