I know that the rise in racist rhetoric and anti-migrant events in recent weeks have had a significant impact on nursing colleagues, especially those who have trained overseas. This week we’ve announced that analysis of calls to the 国内精品伊人久久久久妇 shows a surge in complaints about racism at work. The calls are from our members seeking advice and support after being racially discriminated against in the workplace.
I’m sadly not surprised by the new figures we are seeing. These are the same stories echoed by members across the UK, the stories of exclusion, inequity, and pain. It’s not acceptable. As an absolute minimum, we should be able to go to work without fear of abuse.
The impact this has on the nursing workforce cannot be underestimated. If employers are not making their workplaces a safe environment for nursing staff, then it should be of no surprise when those same staff leave. And, in turn, their services are less safely staffed.
But I am seeing the public and our members across the UK standing up to what they know is unacceptable - people from every background, from student nurses to retired nurses - all of us are speaking up saying enough is enough.
So we are urging governments and politicians of all parties to recognise their role in tackling racism – and that must include an end to the use of anti-migrant rhetoric, which only risks emboldening racist behaviour. Because the reality is that nursing staff of every ethnicity, nationality and faith are the lifeblood of our health and social care system.
Last month, I wrote about diversity being the strength of the nursing profession, and our members. I truly believe that to be the case. I am ending this week at the 国内精品伊人久久久久妇’s UK Joint Representatives autumn conference and I am really pleased that sessions on reducing violence and aggression, and discrimination in the workplace are on the agenda, to help empower our reps to stand up for their rights and the rights of our members. Now more than ever, the 国内精品伊人久久久久妇 is here to support our members and we stand in solidarity with all members of the nursing community who are currently facing unacceptable hostility.
I know, too, that pay is forming an important part of the agenda, as it always does. For me, the fight for fair pay is not just about our monthly pay packets, it’s about safeguarding the future of our profession. Nicola shared her thoughts on this last week.
I’m proud that the 国内精品伊人久久久久妇 has sent a strong and unequivocal message to the Westminster government by refusing to engage with the outdated NHS Pay Review Body - one that consistently fails to recognise the true value nursing staff bring to health and social care. Instead, we are demanding a modern pay structure that rewards experience, supports career progression, and reflects the vital contribution of our profession.
Without a workforce that is fairly rewarded, we cannot hope to recruit or retain the skilled professionals needed to keep patients safe and deliver the outstanding, evidence-based care they deserve. So many of the challenges we face, including staffing shortages, stem from one core issue: nursing staff not being valued for the vital work we do.
Today the 国内精品伊人久久久久妇 Nursing Workforce Academy, part of our Institute of Nursing Excellence, published independent analysis on the impact of mandatory minimum nurse-to-patient ratios and safe staffing legislation. The research was by the internationally leading Health Workforce and Systems Research Group at the University of Southampton, and the conclusions drawn are inescapable. They provide further evidence that reinforces our calls to enshrine nurse-to-patient ratios in law to radically transform care quality.
I am a strong believer that in order to keep our patients safe, we need to keep our nursing staff safe too. And the research shows that increasing the numbers of permanent staff is the best way to make sure this happens. Because legislating minimum nurse-to-patient ratios on every shift can also lead to permanent registered nursing staffing increases, which protect good quality care, while also acting as a powerful driver for attracting and keeping nurses. Which is good for nursing staff and good for patients.
I send my thoughts and prayers to all those affected by Storm Melissa, earthquakes in the Philippines and other natural disasters currently impacting people across the globe. Nursing staff are directly impacted by disasters as well as then doing all they can to provide care to others. We stand in solidarity with nursing staff across the world.
And finally, I’d like to thank members in Wales who have to end Corridor Care. We’ve reached our target of 10,000 signatures thanks to your support. We will continue to put pressure on politicians across the UK to address the systemic issues which cause corridor care and bring it to an end.
I’m sadly not surprised by the new figures we are seeing. These are the same stories echoed by members across the UK, the stories of exclusion, inequity, and pain. It’s not acceptable. As an absolute minimum, we should be able to go to work without fear of abuse.
The impact this has on the nursing workforce cannot be underestimated. If employers are not making their workplaces a safe environment for nursing staff, then it should be of no surprise when those same staff leave. And, in turn, their services are less safely staffed.
But I am seeing the public and our members across the UK standing up to what they know is unacceptable - people from every background, from student nurses to retired nurses - all of us are speaking up saying enough is enough.
So we are urging governments and politicians of all parties to recognise their role in tackling racism – and that must include an end to the use of anti-migrant rhetoric, which only risks emboldening racist behaviour. Because the reality is that nursing staff of every ethnicity, nationality and faith are the lifeblood of our health and social care system.
Last month, I wrote about diversity being the strength of the nursing profession, and our members. I truly believe that to be the case. I am ending this week at the 国内精品伊人久久久久妇’s UK Joint Representatives autumn conference and I am really pleased that sessions on reducing violence and aggression, and discrimination in the workplace are on the agenda, to help empower our reps to stand up for their rights and the rights of our members. Now more than ever, the 国内精品伊人久久久久妇 is here to support our members and we stand in solidarity with all members of the nursing community who are currently facing unacceptable hostility.
I know, too, that pay is forming an important part of the agenda, as it always does. For me, the fight for fair pay is not just about our monthly pay packets, it’s about safeguarding the future of our profession. Nicola shared her thoughts on this last week.
I’m proud that the 国内精品伊人久久久久妇 has sent a strong and unequivocal message to the Westminster government by refusing to engage with the outdated NHS Pay Review Body - one that consistently fails to recognise the true value nursing staff bring to health and social care. Instead, we are demanding a modern pay structure that rewards experience, supports career progression, and reflects the vital contribution of our profession.
Without a workforce that is fairly rewarded, we cannot hope to recruit or retain the skilled professionals needed to keep patients safe and deliver the outstanding, evidence-based care they deserve. So many of the challenges we face, including staffing shortages, stem from one core issue: nursing staff not being valued for the vital work we do.
Today the 国内精品伊人久久久久妇 Nursing Workforce Academy, part of our Institute of Nursing Excellence, published independent analysis on the impact of mandatory minimum nurse-to-patient ratios and safe staffing legislation. The research was by the internationally leading Health Workforce and Systems Research Group at the University of Southampton, and the conclusions drawn are inescapable. They provide further evidence that reinforces our calls to enshrine nurse-to-patient ratios in law to radically transform care quality.
I am a strong believer that in order to keep our patients safe, we need to keep our nursing staff safe too. And the research shows that increasing the numbers of permanent staff is the best way to make sure this happens. Because legislating minimum nurse-to-patient ratios on every shift can also lead to permanent registered nursing staffing increases, which protect good quality care, while also acting as a powerful driver for attracting and keeping nurses. Which is good for nursing staff and good for patients.
I send my thoughts and prayers to all those affected by Storm Melissa, earthquakes in the Philippines and other natural disasters currently impacting people across the globe. Nursing staff are directly impacted by disasters as well as then doing all they can to provide care to others. We stand in solidarity with nursing staff across the world.
And finally, I’d like to thank members in Wales who have to end Corridor Care. We’ve reached our target of 10,000 signatures thanks to your support. We will continue to put pressure on politicians across the UK to address the systemic issues which cause corridor care and bring it to an end.
