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Men in nursing – tipping the gender balance
Nursing Times delves into the topic of men in nursing and explores whether the profession needs a more gender-balanced workforce. The issue has been highlighted
First look inside the new state-of-the-art maternity unit at Prince Charles Hospital
The neonatal and midwifery unit at Prince Charles Hospital has had a £6m revamp and it now provides a new state-of-the-art maternity unit. The changes
How to prepare for your nursing shift
Whether it’s your first shift as a nurse or healthcare assistant, or whether you’ve been working on the wards for many years, there are ways
Plans to replace University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff with new hospital are revealed
There are plans to replace Wales’ largest hospital by 2030 as part of a shake-up of health services. NHS bosses want to create a new
Hard-hitting issues set to be debated at RCN congress
Prostitution, child poverty and loneliness are among the hard-hitting issues set to be debated at this year’s RCN congress. Members attending this year’s RCN Congress
Time for a fresh start? Resolve to join Richmond!
A few weeks into 2019, how are your new year’s resolutions going? Maybe you’re taking part in Dry January or have pledged to be more
Powys Teaching Health Board
Powys Teaching Health Board provides services for a relatively small number of around 133,00 people, but over a geographical area covering a quarter of Wales,
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Covering the west Wales region including Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire, Hywel Dda University Health Board provides healthcare to around 384,000 people. It has the highest
Nurses recognised in New Year honours
RCN members are among many nursing professionals to receive New Year honours. Some of those awarded the honour are: Professor Jane Cummings (pictured above) has
Cwm Taf University Health Board
Cwm Taf University Health Board provides services to 300,000 people in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf. With almost 8,000 staff and the motto ‘Cwm
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board provides services to nearly half a million people in the densely populated city of Cardiff and the Vale of
Winter crisis exacerbated by under-investment in nursing staff
Latest NHS England winter figures have laid bare the pressures experienced by the health service between Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. A weekly operational
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is the largest health organisation in Wales, covering Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, and Wrexham. It was put into special
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board covers the former Gwent region, including Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport, Torfaen and south Powys. It employs 13,000 staff and
Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board
Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board covers Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend. It serves a population of around half a million people and manages
Health Boards and Hospitals in Wales
Have you ever wondered how many hospitals there are in Wales – and which might suit you to work in? Richmond Nursing is incredibly proud
Working through winter with SAD
Today, Friday 21st December, marks the shortest day of the year, while predictions are that this winter will be one of the coldest on record.
NHS going into winter on the ‘back foot’ after heat wave summer, warns RCN
The RCN has warned that the increased pressure on NHS hospitals this summer is likely to have a knock-on effect on how quickly patients can
Overall increase in nurses and midwives masks ‘severe workforce instability’
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has released figures showing the number of nurses and midwives registered to work in the UK has increased by
RCN calls for suicide prevention training for nurses on World Mental Health Day
Nursing staff play an important part in helping to prevent suicide; improving education and awareness is vital to save lives, says the RCN. As the
Male nurses welcome on International Men’s Day!
Are you celebrating International Men’s Day today? We certainly are, and see the event as the perfect chance to welcome new male recruits to our
Last Winter was devastating for Wales’ NHS – this year’s plans aim to make it different!
Last winter was devastating for Wales’ NHS – cancelled operations, huge ambulance queues and long waits after calling 999 came as NHS was hit with
Make every day a good news day at Richmond!
Calling all nurses – we need your news! If you’ve ever fancied your 15 minutes of fame, now’s your chance, as we’re asking each one
RCN worried as 500 fewer nursing students begin training in September
Official NHS figures revealed in early September that there were record levels of vacant nursing posts. The statistics from the university clearing service show the