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Plymouth, UK
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Vicky Brotherton retweeted
Don't forget to read the election statements and vote @theRCN @RCNSouthWest @RCNPlymouth @StuwieQ gets my vote
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Nurses who had miscarriages warn of inadequate PPE for toxin handling
Are employers providing adequate PPE for nurses who handle chemotherapy drugs, given occupational exposure to cytotoxic drugs is linked to multiple health issues?
Read more here > rcni.com/nursing-standard/ne…
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Today marks six years since the launch of the Tackle HIV campaign 💙
Launched with the ambition to change the conversation around HIV, we have challenged stigma, raised awareness, and helped more people understand the realities of living with HIV.
Funded by @ViiVHC
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Slowing down shouldn’t mean stopping. Flexi-retirement could give you the balance you need.
#TalkAboutFlex
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Watch this film to help people with a learning disability know the signs of constipation and understand the importance of getting the right help.
youtube.com/watch?v=mHNvbPQo…
#LearningDisability #FamilyCarers #EasyRead #Constipation
#TalkPoo
#Carers
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We're delighted to share our brand-new workshop, 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱, exploring how physical activity can boost mental wellness.
Join us to understand how moving your body can have a positive impact on your mind, & discover tools to feel better both physically & mentally.
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The fact there’s a “winter crisis” every year should be a source of shame for politicians and NHS leaders. It reflects a recurrent failure to plan, invest, and address root causes of hospital and ED crowding, in the face of societal, demographic and health trends. @RCollEM 1/8
Who is the host on #bbcqt is it Fiona Bruce or Piers Morgan. It’s not Piers Morgan show😡
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📢 Welcoming spaces are reopening this winter
More than 30 different organisations in Plymouth will receive funding to open their doors for additional hours to provide a warm and welcoming environment for people to spend time in ☕
Read more ➡️ ow.ly/C1hS50UjT34
In 7 days I will be leaving X and be on Bluesky come and find me and a follow would be good 👍 @vickyrn
Vicky Brotherton retweeted
Today we’re supporting White Ribbon Day. The White Ribbon campaign is about preventing violence against women and girls.
It encourages people to address behaviours that contribute to a fear of violence for women.
For more information visit: orlo.uk/gWfdn
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It’s testing week in Wales! 🙌
Getting tested is so important as it is the only way to know your HIV status 🙏
Find out where you can get a test here: bit.ly/4fSs4j9
@ViiVHC
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On #TransAwarenessWeek we celebrate trans nursing staff, and remain unwavering in our commitment to end transphobia in nursing.
In our 5-year strategy we set out how we'll champion tackling all forms of discrimination, and make nursing fully inclusive: bit.ly/3xsxwZr
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Congratulation to all those elected. Well done to our new South West Council member Ashleigh Taylor. Massive thanks to outgoing Council member Nettie Jones for all her hard work for members and to the other SW candidates.
The RCN is delighted to announce its next President, Deputy President and Council members.
Congratulations to all those elected and thank you to everyone who ran, campaigned and voted throughout the election period.
Read more ⬇️ rcn.org.uk/magazines/News/uk…
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To mark Men’s Health Awareness Month we want to remind all men to get tested for HIV periodically 🙏
And we mean EVERYONE! HIV doesn’t just affect homosexual or bisexual men, so get out and get tested today to know your status.
Find a test here: test.tht.org.uk/
@ViiVHC
Apply for your funded place at Congress 2025. It is a great way to get your CPD hours. Closing date end of November don’t miss it. All categories of membership welcome to attend. @UHP_NHS @RCNSouthWest rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/B…
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Wishing my fellow RNLD's happy Learning Disability Nurse Day. Thank you for the amazing work you do.
#RNLD #RegisteredNurseLearningDisabilitiies #RegisteredNurse #LearningDisabilities #ProudNurse
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Scam alert ⚠️ We have been alerted to text messages claiming to be from the Department for Work and Pensions or the Home Office, offering ‘cost of living payments’ or a ‘living expenses subsidy’.
Please do not click on any links. Report to ➡️ actionfraud.police.uk
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‼️‼️For my #nursing friends on X, vote & help @LeonoreNew58518 become our RCN South West Council representative.
@georgiegirl0408 @gwalkerpoole1 @vickyrcn @CharlotteNHSRN @RCNDevon @RCNCornwall @guinessgirl52
