The RCN Eastern Region have a vacancy on the Nursing Support Worker Committee. The committee represent thousands of members of the RCN & members in the eastern region need their voice to be heard. π’
π» Email elections@rcn.org.uk for more details if you're interested!
Following our petition, a debate on England's nursing crisis has been secured in Parliament for next Tues by Mohammad Yasin, Labour MP for Bedford.
If you live or work in Bedford, we want to hear from you ahead of the debate! ππ¬#SafeStaffingSavesLives
Nursing staff arrived at 10 Downing Street today to hand in petitions with over 220,000 signatures calling for urgent action to fix the nursing workforce crisis in England. #safestaffingsaveslivesrcn.org.uk/news-and-events/nβ¦
Regional Officers Claire and Helen will be at Rendlesham Care Home between 10am and 3pm tomorrow. Please go along for a chat about RCN benefits of membership, the safe staffing campaign and to discuss any current nursing or staffing issues.
We're all supporting members in Northern Ireland who have made the difficult decision to strike. Nikki and Tony from Eastern region are among RCN teams from around the country who have travelled over to stand with them. Read more here rcn.org.uk/magazines/bulletiβ¦
Look out for news of more RCN Eastern safe staffing events taking place across our region this year. In the meantime, please sign the petition at rcn.org.uk/people
"I don't want to stand here today, but unfortunately myself and my colleagues have to." @RCN_NI members explain why they've been forced to take strike action.
Happy new year everyone. Meet @theRCN Suffolk Branchβs new mascot, the iconic Suffolk Punch. He will be helping us with our #safestaffingsaveslives message travelling with us across Suffolk. He needs a name please tweet suggestions and look out for him at up and coming events
If you're on the autism spectrum & find it difficult to speak on the phone, did you know you can use an app to contact 999 in an emergency? Please RT! npaa.org.uk/using-an-app-to-β¦
Hear from our members on what the RCN means to them and the different ways they benefit from their membership. See how you can get involved, and together we can achieve even more.
Take a look below π and watch the full video here π bit.ly/2CwJNfp
Our expectations for the next UK Government are clear. They must put an end to nursing shortages, invest in patient care and invest in the nursing staff we need to provide a world class health and care service. Read our manifesto for change: rcn.org.uk/get-involved/campβ¦#nursingcounts
More and more of you are signing our safe staffing petition so the next government takes action to protect both nursing staff and patients. Please ask friends and family sign too. #safestaffingsaveslives.
rcn.org.uk/people
Remember, remember, the 5th of November.
Nurses are feeling burnout a lot.
We see no reason
why safe staffing legislation
should ever be forgot.
Help us call on the new Government to end the nursing workforce crisis in England: rcn.e-activist.com/page/4839β¦#BonfireNight
To realise our Buddha nature, we must dedicate our lives to practice. The practice of mindfulness and awareness is something that we can all apply anywhere. The practice of loving kindness and compassion is something that we can all apply at any time.
#Karmapa
Highly recommend this programme for any RCN members interested in developing your skills to make change happen. Really great ideas to help you to be creative and influential on the England Staffing for Safe and Effective Care campaign #membersmakeithappen#safestaffingsaveslives
Would you like to learn how to make real change happen in your organisation, be part of an energised global community, & have fun?
Sign up for The School for Change Agents!
The autumn run is starting on 4 November. More info & sign up details π nhshorizons.passle.net/post/β¦#S4CA