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An update from the RCN on our use of X. bit.ly/3w0oSAe
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Our General Secretary and Chief Executive @patcullen9 has written to @Mike_Fabricant over his comments today on nurses drinking in staff rooms during #COVID19.
"I don't think at any time he thought he was breaking the law... he thought just like many teachers and nurses who after a very long shift would go back to the staff room and have a quiet drink" Tory MP Michael Fabricant urges Boris Johnson to apologise bbc.in/364xut5
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Today our strike action begins, and nursing staff need your solidarity. Share this if you stand with those fighting for a safer future for nursing, patients, and the NHS. #RCNStrike #FairPayForNursing
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Once again, we offered talks. Once again Ministers refused to get round the table. Once again nursing staff are left with no choice. For the protection of our patients & profession, our next strike will take place on 18 & 19 January 2023. Learn more: bit.ly/3HT5B7N
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Tomorrow we begin strike action – will you support us? Wherever you are, tell us why you're backing the strike using #RCNStrike and make sure nursing staff know you stand with them. #FairPayForNursing
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"It's for the sake & the future of the NHS. If we don't do something about it now it will fall apart." Today nursing staff are back on picket lines. Their fight is all our fight. Are you still with them? Share this video to say yes. #RCNStrike #FairPayForNursing #NursesStrike
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You have voted to reject the NHS pay offer for nursing staff in England. Next steps: - Seek urgent talks with UK govt - 48-hour strike from 8pm 30 April, without derogations - England-wide statutory ballot to extend current strike mandate Read more. rcn.org.uk/magazines/News/uk…
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‘We strike for the future of the NHS.’ The largest strike in RCN history starts today, as nursing staff in England, Northern Ireland and Wales demand fair pay and patient safety. #RCNStrike #FairPayForNursing rcn.org.uk/magazines/News/UK…
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No, @RishiSunak, you have not reached a resolution with nurses in the NHS. Our members rejected your pay offer, and we remain in dispute. Over 70% of the public back strike action by nursing staff, we will continue to fight for our profession and for our patients. @BBCLauraK
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“The NHS is in a crisis, the nursing profession can’t take any more, our loved ones – your parents, children, friends and relatives – are the ones at stake here." On the eve of the first #RCNStrike, @patcullen9 sets out why this action is the only option. #FairPayForNursing
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Nursing staff are burnt out, exhausted and considering leaving the career they love. A 1% pay award will drive them to the door. They deserve a significant pay rise. Support our campaign #FairPayForNursing rcn.org.uk/get-involved/camp…
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The NHS is in crisis. Patients are unsafe. Our members are saying loud and clear: enough is enough. For the first time in the RCN’s history, our members have mandated strike action throughout the UK. RT to support nursing. #FairPayForNursing bit.ly/3tieEGQ
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.@patcullen9: 'People aren’t dying because nurses are striking. Nurses are striking because people are dying.' Patient safety is at the heart of why we're striking across England today and tomorrow. Read more. #FairPayForNursing #RCNStrike rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/n…
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"I do not wish to prolong this dispute, but the Prime Minister has left us with no choice." Members in England will continue our strike action on 18 & 19 January 2023. Read more below. #FairPayForNursing rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/n…
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As the government continues to ignore our calls for negotiations on pay, we are preparing to take another round of strike action in January. Sticking together will be our greatest strength. Be part of it: rcn.org.uk/strikehub #FairPayForNursing #RCNStrike
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The #RCNStrike has begun. This is for all of us and generations to come. We will not be silent. We will not see patients suffer. We will not let the NHS disappear on our watch. Share if you're behind us. #FairPayForNursing #SafeStaffingSavesLives
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"Claps and applause don't pay our wages...don't provide incentives for people to come into the profession...don't improve staffing or patient safety." Charlotte is joining #RCNStrike action for reasons all too familiar to the nursing profession. Retweet to demand change.
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We're starting the year more committed than ever to #FairPayForNursing - the profession, public and NHS deserve better. Get ready to support strikes later this month: rcn.org.uk/strikehub
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"We can do this. We can absolutely do this." RCN General Secretary & Chief Executive @PatCullen9 gives a rousing speech to members on picket lines, urging them to keep going in this historic fight for safe staffing and fair pay. #RCNStrike #FairPayForNursing #NursesStrike
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ANNOUNCEMENT: 48-hr, non-stop strike from 1-3 March across England without derogations. Members in 128 Trusts should withdraw their labour. Strike benefit payments will be significantly higher to support you in this fight. Read more: bit.ly/3YR5ek5 #FairPayForNursing
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Our biggest ever strike ballot is now open. We’re encouraging eligible members across the UK to vote ‘yes’ to strike action and fight for safe staffing. Read more: bit.ly/3V1bGTU #FairPayForNursing
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From dawn until dusk, in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, you’ve braved sub-zero temperatures to make the case for fair pay and patient safety. You tell us the public support is overwhelming. Thank you. Together, we will win. #FairPayForNursing #RCNStrike #NursesStrike
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Today our members' made history. To all those who joined picket lines and stood in solidarity with nursing staff, thank you. Until governments do the right thing by the profession and our patients, our fight continues. #RCNStrike #FairPayForNursing #NursesStrike
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RCN members are: ✔️ Striking for patient safety ✔️ Striking for safe staffing levels ✔️ Striking for better working conditions ✔️ Striking to save the NHS ✔️ Striking for #FairPayForNursing Find out how to get involved and support them: rcn.org.uk/strikehub #RCNStrike
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Today we have released the results of our strike ballot, showing we have a mandate for strike action in the majority of NHS employers. Members will be contacted by email with full results for their employer. Read more. bit.ly/3tieEGQ #FairPayForNursing
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We need your help to tell the government their proposed 1% NHS pay award is not good enough. Nursing staff are skilled professionals deserving of fair pay. Support our #FairPayForNursing campaign and sign our petition. bit.ly/2QySay0
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"We need you to take this seriously." As our fourth day of strike action begins across England, our members call on Rishi Sunak to stop strike action, protect patients and defend our NHS with a fair deal on pay. Share this post if you agree. #FairPayForNursing #RCNStrikes
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Patients can see the NHS is in crisis, so why do ministers refuse to negotiate on nursing pay? Until they act, we won’t stop. Be part of our strike action this month: rcn.org.uk/strikehub #FairPayForNursing #RCNStrike
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Happy Nurses’ Day! Today, on the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth, we want to say thank you to nursing staff everywhere. You are truly incredible. #NursesDay 💙
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"Don't lose heart and don't give up!" As members prepare for the next round of #RCNStrike action on the 18 & 19 Jan, @PatCullen9 reminds members to stay strong and united to fight for #FairPayForNursing. Picket line info: bit.ly/3UYgc4v
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Today, the government is dragging us to court to cut the #RCNStrike short. We are clear: silencing nursing is silencing the public. Share this to stand in solidarity with your nursing profession and NHS.
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"Do you really care about the NHS? Will you keep the NHS as it was always intended to be? Prove it to us." This is what nursing staff would say to PM @RishiSunak if they had one minute with him. It's exactly what has led to the #RCNStrike. RT in solidarity with nursing.
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To be clear Prime Minister, we have not reached an NHS pay settlement for nursing - our members rejected the government's offer and remain in dispute. We expect whoever forms the next government to start direct negotiations on nursing pay during the summer. #ITVdebate #GE2024
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Today the PM made threats against your rights. Use your vote. Return your ballot today. #FairPayForNursing #SafestaffingSavesLives
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Last week @robdelaney stood in solidarity with the #RCNStrike and shared a message for nursing staff. Our heartfelt thanks to Rob and everyone who has backed us so far. Your support keeps us going. Join us tomorrow & let's keep up the fight. #FairPayforNursing #NursesStrike
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“Let’s get this wrapped up by Christmas. I will negotiate with @SteveBarclay at any point..." As the #RCNStrike enters its second day, @patcullen9 urges the UK government to do the right thing. Read more. #FairPayForNursing #NursesStrike rcn.org.uk/magazines/News/UK…
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Today @SteveBarclay appeared across news programmes to spread falsehoods about nursing, and reiterate his refusal to negotiate on pay. So Health Secretary, we want to remind you of the facts: 🧵(1/6) #FairPayforNursing
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Once again nursing staff have been left out in the cold by the government. But if they were hoping snow and freezing temperatures would dampen our spirits they were wrong. Our resolve is unwavering and public support is growing. #RCNStrike #NursesStrike #FairPayForNursing
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The UK government is pursuing legal action over our planned strike on Tuesday May 2. "The only way to deal with bullies is to stand up to them – including in court." - @patcullen9 For the latest, visit our rolling news story: rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/n… #RCNStrike
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"I want to have a future in a safe and effective NHS." Hear why nursing staff joined the #RCNStrike. The momentum is behind #FairPayForNursing is higher than ever - be part of it: rcn.org.uk/strikehub
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We've been forced to continue striking in pursuit of fairer pay and safer staffing. Members taking part forego a day's pay. Help us to sustain the campaign by chipping in what you can to the #RCNStrike Fund: bit.ly/3WzeVSs #FairPayForNursing
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"We have reached crisis point. We have been undervalued, underpaid and underappreciated for the safety critical role we do." Chair of RCN TUC @Dkell999 shares why nursing staff have been left with no option but to strike. #FairPayForNursing #RCNStrike #NursesStrike
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👏👏 Thank you! Nursing staff are heartened by this public support tonight. It will be needed in the weeks and months ahead. What all staff need now is the right equipment and support to keep themselves and their patients safe. Thank you again for tonight’s show of support👏👏
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To be clear once again Prime Minister, we have not reached "a fair and reasonable pay settlement". Our members rejected the offer and we remain in dispute. And our members will be on strike in Northern Ireland next week fighting for their profession and their patients.
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"Ministers have chosen strike action. They have the power and the means to stop this by opening serious talks that address our dispute." Members in England, Wales & Northern Ireland will take strike action on 15 & 20 Dec. Read more. #FairPayForNursing rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/n…
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As we prepare for what will still be our most intense #RCNStrike yet, @patcullen9 urges members to stand up to this government - for our patients, our profession and our NHS. We will not be silenced.
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The Prime Minister is wrong. RCN members REJECTED last year's pay offer and are still in dispute. Worst still, they haven't even received an offer for this year, 3 months past the deadline. Nursing staff need negotiations to restart immediately after the election. #SkyDebate
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According to a new poll, an overwhelming majority of the public (85%) says NHS staff should receive a pay rise. bit.ly/3jSRhh4
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"We have now entered a defining moment in our history, and our fight will continue for as long as it takes to win justice for the nursing profession and our patients.” Hear from @patcullen9 on the RCN's strike ballot results. #FairPayForNursing
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As the Rwanda Bill becomes law, the Royal College of Nursing will continue to oppose the government’s approach to asylum on medical, ethical and humanitarian grounds.
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The government thought they could bully nursing into silence. They were wrong. Tonight at 8pm, we're launching the largest #RCNStrike action to date. Be a part of it - set a reminder and join us live here: piped.video/watch?v=qb70Uc4m… #FairPayForNursing
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“When you find half of your nursing workforce is missing every day and every night...and you have to leave care undone, who suffers? Our patients do." @patcullen9 made the case clearly for #RCNStrike action in parliament today. Get ready to vote again.
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READ: In today's @thesundaytimes, a joint letter from @janetRCN & @JackieSmith_nmc responding to Rod Liddle's belittling of nurses last week
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8 in 10 shifts are understaffed. The NHS is in crisis. Govts aren't listening. Enough is enough. Our members are striking to protect patient care, will you support them? Donate to the #RCNStrike fund here: action.rcn.org.uk/page/11740… #FairPayForNursing #SafeStaffingSavesLives
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"Nursing staff are not ‘angels’ and ‘heroes’, - we are degree-educated, highly competent, multi-skilled professionals deserving of fair pay." Read Dame Donna Kinnair's weekly update this International Women's Day. #IWD2021 #FairPayForNursing 👉 bit.ly/30mvOVp
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Happy Nurses' Day! Today we want to say thank you to nursing staff around the world for dedicating their careers to delivering outstanding patient care. We hope you have a wonderful day celebrating. #ThisNurse #InternationalNursesDay
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People aren’t dying because nurses are striking. Nurses are striking because people are dying. Today RCN members fought for #FairPayForNursing to protect their patients & the future of the NHS. We'll be back out tomorrow, find your nearest picket: bit.ly/3UYgc4v
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Health Secretary @SteveBarclay has had many chances to avert strikes by negotiating on pay. Those striking tomorrow are clear that he can stop this. RT to remind him that the ball is in his court. #RCNStrike #FairPayForNursing #SafeStaffingSavesLives #NursesStrike
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Happy 69th birthday to the NHS. Thank you to our members who have helped to make it Britain’s most cherished institution. #NHSBirthday
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Our members know their worth. They made it clear that the offer on the table was neither fair nor reasonable and today they are back on picket lines to fight for what they deserve, to protect their patients and to safeguard the NHS. #RCNStrike
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You are powerful. You are passionate. You are your patients' greatest advocate. You are fighting for what you are owed. To everyone who supported this week's strikes, thank you. We will keep going and we will win. #FairPayForNursing #RCNStrike #SafeStaffingSavesLives
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Once again, in the face of political inaction, the nursing profession is forced to take to picket lines to protect patient safety and your NHS. Your support keeps us going. RT to show your solidarity. #RCNStrike #FairPayForNursing #SafeStaffingSavesLives #NursesStrike
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The pay offer for NHS staff in England is to be implemented, but we remain in dispute. Later this month, we will ballot members for further #RCNStrike action. Read more. rcn.org.uk/magazines/News/uk…
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NHS patients can't cope with another year of record nursing vacancies. @RishiSunak & @SteveBarclay can solve this, starting with negotiating #FairPayForNursing. Yesterday @PatCullen9 reminded Mr Barclay he can stop strike action on 18 & 19 Jan. Read more: bit.ly/3IwU3ay
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Following the PM's speech, we've written to the Health Secretary urging him to show renewed urgency in opening NHS pay negotiations to tackle the crisis engulfing the NHS and avert more nursing strikes later this month. #FairPayForNursing #RCNStrike rcn.org.uk/magazines/News/uk…
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"We cannot give anything more to the NHS than what we're already giving. We're underpaid, we're understaffed. Our patients are at risk every single day. That is why we're here. If we have to come back next month, the month after - we will. We will not be silenced." #RCNStrike
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Today is #NursesDay! We are showcasing how our members have led patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you for everything you do, day in and day out, for your patients, their families and your colleagues. 💙 rcn.org.uk/nursesday
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“Come to the table, talk to us… otherwise we’ll keep striking” Nursing staff send clear messages to government about our fight for fair pay. By ignoring our profession, they ignore our patients. Share this video to get our voice heard. #FairPayForNursing #SafeStaffingSavesLives
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Today the UK govt announced its intention to bring in new anti-strike legislation. Curtailing workers’ freedom to participate in lawful industrial action is always undemocratic and we'll look closely at what the govt releases next week. Read more below. rcn.org.uk/magazines/News/uk…
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Thank you @jeremycorbyn for wearing a #scrapthecap badge during #PMQs. Ask your MP to vote to end the pay cap: rcn.takeaction.org.uk/lobby/…
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At the moment, nursing staff are underpaid and undervalued. It’s time to break the cycle. Support #FairPayForNursing by signing our petition. 👉 bit.ly/3fv89ce
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The Government and Royal College of Nursing have agreed to enter a process of intensive talks. The Royal College of Nursing will pause strike action during these talks. Hear more from @patcullen9 at 6.30pm tonight, join here: bit.ly/40YtbHr
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Happy #NursesDay everybody! Today we want to say thank you to nursing staff around the world for dedicating their careers to delivering outstanding patient care. We hope you have a wonderful day celebrating.
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We've been clear that governments can stop strikes at any point. Until they recognise that protecting nursing is a matter of public safety, we're keeping up the fight. Tell the Prime Minister to do the right thing: bit.ly/3GbsZMx #FairPayForNursing
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"Nursing will always be there for you. But they must be able to afford to live." The cost of living crisis on top of a decade of pay cuts has depleted nursing professionals. Find out more about our campaign for #FairPayForNursing: rcn.org.uk/pay
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Our postal ballot on strike action will now open 6 October. We will urge RCN members working for the NHS in all four countries, on Agenda for Change contracts, to vote in favour of strike action. Read more: bit.ly/3U8hN8q
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This Nurses' Day we want to say thank you to our amazing members and their colleagues for playing a vital role in the #COVID19 pandemic. Please share this film and say thank you to nursing staff everywhere using #NursesDay 💙
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"Be assured the action planned has the full backing of the RCN, and our plans remain in place...the RCN would never ask members to take action that was not lawful." Read our response to NHS Employers referring its concerns to the UK Govt. rcn.org.uk/magazines/News/uk…
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Nursing staff are bearing the brunt of the #NHSCrisis and the effect it has on patient safety. They do not want to strike but the government refuses to negotiate. Support them to support you by donating to the strike fund: bit.ly/3QbYMjX #RCNStrike #FairPayForNursing
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An amazing show of support in Parliament Square. Our message is clear: enough is enough. #scrapthecap
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As another brilliant day on the picket lines draws to a close here are some highlights from the day, showing members standing up for nursing, fair pay and patient safety. Well done, and thank you to each and every one of you who have taken action today. #RCNStrike #NursingStrike
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Samantha has a very clear message for the Prime Minister @RishiSunak. It's about time he listens. RT if you agree.
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Yesterday @RishiSunak promised to tackle NHS waiting lists, but refused to address the 47,000 nursing vacancies by committing to #FairPayForNursing. Let him know his maths doesn't add up, sign our open letter: bit.ly/3ylaq4h
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The PM @RishiSunak's refusal to talk is increasingly untenable. We’ll meet anywhere, anytime for negotiations on pay. Until he sees sense, our fight for patient safety and #FairPayForNursing continues. Support #RCNStrike action on 6 and 7 February: bit.ly/3GMTj0i
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The #NHSCrisis has seen patient safety suffer. The government isn’t negotiating or offering solutions, leaving our members no choice but to take part in #RCNStrike action on 18 & 19 Jan. Find out how to get involved: rcn.org.uk/strikehub #RCNStrike #FairPayForNursing
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In a victory for our members, Jeremy Hunt has today said the pay cap for NHS staff has been scrapped: rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/n… #scrapthecap
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We've contacted the UK's chief nursing officers and the UKHSA to find out what action will be taken in response to WHO’s statement on a new COVID-19 variant of interest. Read more below.rcn.org.uk/magazines/News/uk…
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Nursing staff cannot deliver safe and effective care when they are understaffed, underpaid and undervalued. Our members are saying enough is enough and taking action this month to protect patients, colleagues and the NHS. Learn how to support them: rcn.org.uk/strikehub
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BREAKING: New figures from the NHS today show the extent of the recruitment crisis in England. Parts of the NHS hired only 1 nurse for 400 advertised jobs. It is desperately short of nursing staff. We need urgent investment in NHS services and the people who provide them.
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Thanks so much for your support @BillBailey. #RCNStrike #FairPayForNursing #NursesStrike
Thank you @BillBailey for coming to support the nurse strike at Charing Cross Hospital!! @theRCN #FairPayforNursing #RCNStrike #NursesStrike #supportnurses #SafeStaffingSavesLives
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Therese Coffey said this morning, nursing staff will be the ones to decide to strike. She is right. The time to vote is now – we will not let politicians silence us. Return your ballot today to say enough is enough. rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/P…
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It's no wonder our members don't feel listened to by the Prime Minister – when a former health worker tells him about the current state of the NHS he laughs in their face and walks away. Patients and staff deserve better then this.
Exclusive footage of Rishi Sunak challenged this morning by a former health worker on the state of the NHS, - captured by an off duty @skynews camera operator
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This is a film for #nurseheroes⚡️ everywhere. Happy Nurses' Day! Please RT. #InternationalNursesDay
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"Hearing about the amazing work of nursing staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how you’ve gone above and beyond this year, I’ve never been prouder to be an ambassador of the Royal College of Nursing." Emilia Clarke says thank you to nursing staff on #NursesDay. 💙
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#FairPayForNursing is about making sure that a safety-critical profession can reach safe staffing levels, to provide safe and effective care for all people of the United Kingdom. Please sign our #FairPayForNursing petition. It takes less than a minute 👉 bit.ly/3fv89ce

ALT Moving GIF with portraits of nurses, followed by Sign our petition #FairPayForNursing

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Without nurses like Francisca, there would be no NHS. RT if you agree it's time for PM @RishiSunak to do the right thing and negotiate #FairPayForNursing.
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The UK government must recognise its pay offer was unacceptable to our members in England and commit to new pay talks. Meanwhile, we will resume our strike action, and ballot to renew our strike mandate. Get ready by checking your details now: rcn.org.uk/MyRCN/
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It's quite something when a government appears to celebrate tearing apart the families of international care workers. Only investment in services will deliver for patients, not anti-migrant politics.
From today, care workers entering the UK on Health and Care Worker visas can no longer bring dependants. This is part of our plan to deliver the biggest ever cut in migration.
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Happy #NursesDay! Today we want to recognise the remarkable difference nursing staff make, not just to your patients, but to your patients’ families and loved ones too. Thank you for all you do. Tag someone below to wish them a happy #IND2023. rcn.org.uk/magazines/News/UK…
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The RCN has paid tribute to the nursing staff who have been killed in conflict, as today marks 100 years since the end of the First World War. #ArmisticeDay100 rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/n…
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Ministers must explain why more than a million NHS workers have got the lowest percentage pay rise amongst public sectors this year. Over 100,000 nursing staff voted to continue strike action just days ago - this will only add to that number. rcn.org.uk/magazines/News/uk…
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