thercnwales.bsky.social
The RCN is a trade union and professional organisation with over 30,000 nurses, midwives, health care support workers and student members in Wales. This page is monitored Monday thru Friday from 9am to 5pm.
👤 Joined on 02 December 2024
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@thercnwales.bsky.socialThe RCN has also highlighted a fundamental problem: 🏥 Ageing NHS buildings ❌ Broken or inadequate air conditioning 🌡️ Buildings not designed for extreme heat This isn't just about comfort. It affects people's safety too! 4/
Show PostThe Royal College of Nursing (@thercnwales.bsky.social) have reported *unsafe* working conditions - with temperatures recorded up to 37°C. Nurses report: 🥵 Dripping in sweat 🥼 PPE adding heat 🛏 Collapsing 🤰 Pregnant nurses - heat impact health ⚡Pre-existing conditions - seizures 3/
Show PostOn the final day of #RCN26, we are urging the UK governments to take vital steps to reform commissioning and funding arrangements for social care. We need new long-term investment and a plan to build a strong nursing workforce, with swift action across the board to improve pay, terms & conditions.
Show Post2026 new year's resolution: join the RCN and get involved with your union ✊ From fighting for fair pay and safe staffing, to sounding the alarm on corridor care, together we are the voice of nursing. Be a part of it ⬇️
Show PostWishing all of our members a Happy New Year. 🎊 Thank you for everything that you do to care for patients and their loved ones - not just over the festive period, but 365 days a year.
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