Royal College of Nursing cuts ties with Israeli drug company Britain’s nursing union axes Teva UK as commercial partner over links to Israel’s military and corporate track record The Guardian - UK · Oct 2
Union failed Sandie Peggie because of her gender-critical beliefs, tribunal told The RCN’s barrister David Hay KC denied the union’s behaviour towards Ms Peggie was influenced by any kind of ‘institutional belief or culture’. Evening Standard · Oct 1
Union has 'no position on gender debate', boss tells Sandie Peggie tribunal THE Royal College of Nursing (RCN) “does not have a position” on the debate around gender ideology and biological sex, a senior executive has… The National (Scotland) · Sep 30
RCN has no position on gender debate, boss tells Sandie Peggie tribunal The nurse has brought a legal case against the union over what she claims was direct discrimination over her gender-critical beliefs. Evening Standard · Sep 30
Sandie Peggie suspended ‘because of conduct not gender beliefs’, tribunal told SANDIE Peggie was suspended because of her conduct, not because of her sex and gender beliefs, a tribunal has heard ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 29
Sandie Peggie suspended ‘because of conduct not beliefs’, tribunal told RCN representative Stuart Fraser gave evidence at Ms Peggie’s employment tribunal against the union this week. Evening Standard · Sep 29
RCN failed to help me when I needed them, pronoun nurse tells Peggie tribunal Jennifer Melle appeared as a witness in Sandie Peggie’s employment tribunal case against the RCN. Evening Standard · Sep 28
Sandie Peggie’s beliefs had 'no bearing' on union decision to refuse support SANDIE Peggie’s sex and gender beliefs “had no bearing” on the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) union’s decision to refuse her request for… The National (Scotland) · Sep 25
Peggie’s beliefs had ‘no bearing’ on union decision to refuse support – tribunal Norman Provan of the Royal College of Nursing gave evidence on the third day of Ms Peggie’s employment tribunal against the union on Friday. The Independent UK · Sep 25
RCN made me feel like a ‘bigot’, ex-worker tells Sandie Peggie tribunal Lisa Mackenzie gave evidence on the second day of the nurse’s employment tribunal against the union. Evening Standard · Sep 24
Trans row nurse tells tribunal she ‘felt discriminated against’ by her union Sandie Peggie accuses RCN of failing to adequately support her in dispute over sharing women’s changing room with trans doctor The Guardian - UK · Sep 23
Trans row nurse ‘felt discriminated against’ by union, tribunal told Sandie Peggie is at the centre of a second employment tribunal, this time against the Royal College of Nursing. Evening Standard · Sep 23
Trans row nurse Sandie Peggie says union ‘did not take it as seriously as I did’ The nurse has taken the Royal College of Nursing to an employment tribunal. The Independent UK · Sep 23
Trans row nurse Sandie Peggie takes nursing union to employment tribunal The nurse says the RCN failed to support her in the NHS Fife case. Evening Standard · Sep 23
The Independent UK · Sep 21 Nurse shortages leading to patients with ‘brain bleeds and broken bones’, says report The Royal College of Nursing warns that a shortage of nurses is leading to patients ‘deteriorating needlessly’
The Independent UK · Sep 17 NHS nurses found maggots in wounds during the UK’s ‘suffocating’ heatwaves Cases of death, fainting and dehydration were documented during a survey of 2,471 nurses for the Royal College of Nursing
The Guardian - UK · Aug 12 Nurses fainting in ‘inhumane’ conditions due to extreme heat, union warns RCN calls for more air conditioners as Burnham faces pressure to recognise urgency of adaptation to climate crisis
The Independent UK · Aug 12 Heatwaves causing nurses to have seizures as hospital temperatures top 30C RCN chief executive and general secretary Professor Nicola Ranger says nursing staff are being ‘failed’
Bored Panda · Jul 21 The Public Called His Girlfriend’s Drugging Sweet, And That Reaction Alarmed Experts Most An influencer with 6.3 million followers posted a video of himself crushing a pill, stirring it into a drink, and handing it to his sleeping girlfriend — captioned "Happy Birthday My Princess." The backlash was swift. And then, barely a month later, a major TV network cast him on primetime…
Latin Times · Jul 17 Betty la Fea Creator's Daughters Sue Colombian Network Over Streaming Rights The daughters of Yo soy Betty, la fea creator Fernando Gaitán have filed a lawsuit against Colombian broadcaster and producer RCN Televisión, alleging the company never obtained the rights to exploit the iconic telenovela on streaming platforms because the original contract predates the digital era.
The Independent UK · Jul 4 New ‘AI triage’ feature will be added to NHS app in ‘major overhaul’ of tech The update is expected to reach more than 200,000 patients in the next 12 months
International Business Times UK · May 28 NHS Doctor Fights For Survival After Patient Chases Him Down London Hospital Corridor In Savage Knife Attack A Filipino doctor was stabbed by a patient at Hillingdon Hospital, London. The suspect was quickly detained by police, highlighting increasing violence against NHS staff.
The Independent UK · May 24 NHS nurses ‘not afraid to strike ‘over pay despite review, says union leader The Royal College of Nursing is currently awaiting the "final plan" for the scheme's rollout
The Independent UK · May 20 Nurses ‘constantly’ correcting dangerous health myths spreading on TikTok and Instagram A mental health nurse highlighted that social media has created a surge in demand for services in autism and ADHD