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Patient complaints and staff concerns must be taken seriously
The RCN has responded to a new Health Select Committee report on complaints and raising concerns. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - January 21, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Nurses welcome focus on mental health
Two of the main UK political parties have made announcements on mental health today. Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg announced plans for the NHS to aim for zero suicides, while the Labour Party focused on child and adolescent mental health services. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - January 19, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

RCN responds to winter A&E figures
Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary of the RCN responds to the latest A&E winter waiting times. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - January 6, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

'The thoughts of the entire nursing profession are with Pauline Cafferkey'
The RCN has praised the bravery of the nurse being treated for Ebola in London. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - January 5, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

New Year Message from RCN President Cecilia Anim
In her first week in post as RCN President, Cecilia Anim delivers a New Year message to all nursing staff that sets out her priorities for the year ahead. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - January 2, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Dr Peter Carter's Christmas Message
Christmas is a time when we all find ourselves reflecting on the last 12 months - both the positives and negatives. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - December 23, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

'Testament of Youth' cinema ticket offer for RCN members
RCN members are being offered free cinema tickets to preview screenings of the new film 'Testament of Youth' in January. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - December 22, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

A&E winter pressures reach record levels in England
The RCN has responded to new figures from NHS England showing that pressures on A&E departments have reached record levels. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - December 19, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Astonishing over-reliance on overseas nurses
Dr Peter Carter, RCN Chief Executive & General Secretary, responds to latest figures from the Health Service Journal showing the number of overseas nurses being recruited in the UK. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - December 17, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

More training places needed to cope with pressures
RCN CEO Dr Peter Carter responds to Health Education England's 4% overall increase in 2015/16 nursing training places. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - December 16, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Time to highlight the value of nursing
The RCN will be taking its pay campaign in a new direction in the New Year. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - December 4, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Further blow to hard-pressed, demoralised staff
In his Autumn Statement, Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne announced that there would be a continuation of public sector pay restraint into the next parliament. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - December 3, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Last few days - Sign the Safe Nurse Staffing Levels (Wales) Bill
RCN in Wales has been working closely with Kirsty Williams AM regarding her proposed legislation, 'Safe Nurse Staffing Levels (Wales) Bill'. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - November 28, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Help support more patients to self-manage long-term conditions
As more and more people live with one or more long term conditions we need to support people to understand their disease more. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - November 28, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Clean hospitals help keep patients safe
The RCN has welcomed the publication of a revised specification for planning and measuring hospital cleanliness. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - November 25, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news