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lead image- April 12The EFN Publishes Report on the Impact of the Financial Crisis on Nurses and Nursing

Comparative overview of 34 European countries provides valuable insights into a healthcare system under pressure and illustrates current and future challenges

lead image- April 12RCN welcomes major step forward for learning disability nursing across the UK

The Royal College of Nursing has welcomed a new report that sets out the challenges and work required to ensure there are enough specialised nurses to provide good quality nursing for people with learning disabilities.

lead image- March 12Nurses, midwives and allied health professionals are offered research training

More research training will be offered to nurses, midwives and allied health professionals thanks to a new strategy launched by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley

lead image- Feb 12Making sure pregnant and breastfeeding women receive vitamin D

With Britain and much of Europe in the midst of a cold snap, many of us have been doing our best to stay warm and fight off viral infections.

lead image- Feb 12RCN launches two new publications

The RCN has launched two publications to help specialist nurses.

lead image- Jan 12RCN moves to oppose health bill

The Royal College of Nursing has moved to oppose the Health and Social Care Bill in England, arguing that serious concerns have not been addressed during the parliamentary process, listening exercise or political engagement.

lead image- Jan 12Staffing key to PM's quality drive, says RCN

The Royal College of Nursing has backed David Cameron's moves to free up nurses to put care first, but has warned that achieving the improvements suggested by the Prime Minister will depend on staffing levels and skill mix.

lead image- Dec 11Nurses at risk of serious infection from sharps injuries every day

Every day, nurses face the threat of sharps injuries, which can result in life-threatening infections such HIV and Hepatitis. Sharps injuries are a serious occupational hazard faced by healthcare workers across Europe, the most common of which are injuries from used needles (needlestick injuries).

lead image- Nov 11Lack of information hinders compliance with child immunisations

The launch of a new CALPOLŪ immunisation pack provides much needed support for nurses

lead image- Oct 11RCN AGM offers full membership to health care assistants

Members of the Royal College of Nursing have voted to make health care assistants, health care support workers and assistant practitioners full members of the RCN.

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