Blogs
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11 Dec 2023
A life changing decision
In the autumn of 2022 the RCN approached me to support the launch of the pilot within Glasgow & Lanarkshire ACF which would allow the RCN cadet team to bring the scheme to Scotland.
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11 Dec 2023
Soaring nursing to new heights in Newport
RCN Congress will be held from 2-6 June 2024 at ICC Wales in the city of Newport, where a warm Welsh welcome awaits鈥�
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7 Dec 2023
Social Care Nursing Advisory Councils and the Christmas season
Social Care Nursing Advisory Councils (SCNAC) were launched earlier this year to help provide a better understanding of nursing in adult social care, as well as insight into the wider adult social care sector, to Directors of Nursing in ICBs. In this joint blog, Scarlett and Caron look at the vital roles SCNACs play over the festive season:
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7 Dec 2023
What does Christmas mean for us?
Sandra Busari of home care provider Care First 24 discusses how their team makes the festive season special for service users and staff.
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7 Dec 2023
'Tis the season
Christmas is a time of personal and professional reflection for RCN South East's Rian Gleave.
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7 Dec 2023
Nursing in police custody at Christmas
With police custody open 365 days a year, Sharon Evans, Team Lead - Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion Service, reflects on nursing in this service over Christmas.
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6 Dec 2023
Paws for Thought: The Benefits of Puppies in a Nursing Home
Connie Mitchell, Manager of Aughnacloy Nursing Home, tells us how Jack Russell pups Sidney and Stanley have brought joy to both residents and staff at the home.
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5 Dec 2023
My door is always open
When I reflect on the last year and think about all of the IHSC employers and members and I have met I feel incredibly proud and privileged to be in this role as your link to the RCN, your voice to improve your membership experience and to showcase the often-unseen innovations and exceptional care delivered within the independent health and social care sector.
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3 Dec 2023
鈥淚t is essential when working with children with additional needs that they are given a voice鈥�
Leanne Evans, a nursing team leader at a special school tells us how awareness of and support for disabilities has changed for the better.
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1 Dec 2023
HIV 鈥� where are we now?
Consultant nurse and RCN Fellow Dr Matthew Grundy-Bowers reflects on the breathtaking advances in treatment 鈥� but warns that we must not become complacent.
