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Ruth Bailey
@ruthrgnbrighton.bsky.social
Nurse Activist, Queen’s Nurse,
Chair, RCN Women’s Health Forum, RCNSE
FSRH Council, Sea Swimmer
#NurseSky
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Reposted by Ruth Bailey
Earlier this week, RCN leaders and members told Wes Streeting that the nursing profession is integral to delivering its 10 Year Plan, but investment in nursing is key.

Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/3CM2777
Nursing staff meet health secretary ahead of 10-Year Health Plan | News | Royal College of Nursing
The next decade must promise to be brighter. That will require new investment alongside any reforms, and nursing must be at the heart of the plan
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February 14, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Reposted by Ruth Bailey
"We've had years of underfunding in our NHS, and with the new 10-Year Health Plan, things have to change."

Hear from RCN members on what they want to see in the UK government's reforms set to be published this spring. 📋

Find out more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3CM2777
10-Year Health Plan: What nursing staff want to see | Royal College of Nursing
"If we don't do something now, it's only going to get worse."Nursing staff have explained what they want to see from the UK government's long-term plans for ...
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February 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Reposted by Ruth Bailey
The changes in this Bill will provide better legal protections for nursing.

We'll continue to urge MPs to get behind this campaign, ensuring our highly-skilled, safety-critical profession gets the respect it deserves: bit.ly/3WQVoiT

#ProtectNurse
🚨NEW: On Tuesday 11th February, I will introduce a Ten Minute Rule Bill seeking to make ‘nurse’ a protected title in UK law.

Pleased to have support from and build on the vital Protect Nurse campaign. #ProtectNurse

Read more: www.dawnbutler.org.uk/ten_minute_r...
February 5, 2025 at 7:19 PM
A productive and uplifting strategy day with the #WomensHealth Forum @rcn.org.uk making plans for the year ahead
January 26, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Reposted by Ruth Bailey
Nursing staff are being forced to deliver care in inappropriate settings every day.

Patient safety is being compromised.

The true extent of the corridor care crisis has been revealed in our new report, using the testimonies of over 5,000 NHS nursing staff.

Read it here: https://bit.ly/3WiS8wB
January 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Really proud to have led the team that produced this guidance #CervicalScreening @rcn.org.uk
Together we can improve #HealthInequalities #WomensHealth

www.rcn.org.uk/-/media/Roya...
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January 9, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Reposted by Ruth Bailey
Form @goodlawproject.bsky.social who broke the PPE corruption scandal, please read + repost 🙏

"More than 60% of the registered donations accepted by the health secretary come from people and companies linked to private health. But are they expecting a return?"

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How private health has invested in Wes Streeting | Good Law Project
More than 60% of the registered donations accepted by the health secretary come from people and companies linked to private health. But are they expecting a return? By Max Colbert
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January 7, 2025 at 8:32 AM
So #NurseSky hands up who has been busy submitting agenda items for #Congress25 @rcn.org.uk?
January 7, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Fantastic day @thercn.bsky.social for annual #WomensHealth Conference- huge energy and commitment #NurseSky
December 10, 2024 at 7:35 PM
So brilliant to see so many #SRH nurses at the FSRH annual conference today #NurseSky
December 6, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Absolutely delighted that @thercn.bsky.social has backed calls for #decriminalisation of #abortion following our Forum resolution at Congress 24.
#WomensHealth
Following a debate at RCN Congress 2024, we are supporting calls for the decriminalisation of abortion.

We believe abortion should always be treated as a health matter, with regulation and safe-guarding practices in place.

Read more in our latest member news piece. bit.ly/3OGAH4E
Abortion: RCN calls for decriminalisation | News | Royal College of Nursing
The RCN's updated position on decriminalisation of Termination of Pregnancy follows a debate at RCN Congress.
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December 3, 2024 at 3:02 PM
Reposted by Ruth Bailey
It's time for direct pay talks with government over NHS pay in England.

Your elected Trade Union Committee members have withdrawn the RCN from the outdated NHS PRB process. It’s time for a change.

Add your name to call on your MP’s support for negotiations. 📝 bit.ly/4g6AnIa
December 2, 2024 at 10:04 AM
Reposted by Ruth Bailey
On the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, the Green Party reiterates our call for:

🇵🇸 An immediate ceasefire
🇵🇸 An end to all arms sales to Israel
🇵🇸 Introduction of divestments, boycotts and sanctions
🇵🇸 Prosecutions for all those who have committed war crimes
November 29, 2024 at 12:10 PM
Hello #NurseSky 👋🏼 followed @thercn.bsky.socials move today and this is my first post ! How are you finding 🦋 ?
November 25, 2024 at 10:52 PM