Red-faced over Pink

Article Abstract:

Nurse Graham Pink, who was sacked by Stockport Health Authority because of his campaign for proper standards of care for elderly NHS patients, seems likely to have to fight his battles without any financial support from the unions RCN and COHSE. The unions have not made any contribution to the fighting fund set up to raise 50,000 pounds sterling to cover legal fees for Pink to sue for unfair dismissal. With many nurses seeing the Pink case as critical in the issue of patient advocacy, the appeal fund has already received more than 4,000 pounds sterling in pledges.

Standards, United Kingdom, Cases, Medical care, Labor unions, Employee dismissals, Employment terminations, Employment at will, Pink, Graham

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The cost of caring

Article Abstract:

Nurses Eileen Channon and Rosalie Everatt have been forced to give up nursing through back injuries sustained at work. Both accidents occurred as a result of inadequate staffing and lack of mechanical aids. Channon lost a court action through insufficient evidence of negligence and appeal judges' lack of understanding. Unsympathetic attitudes of doctors forced Everatt to seek relief through a pain management clinic. Both are now working for the benefit of others suffering disability.

Personal narratives, Injuries, Nurses, Interview, Back

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Tunnel vision?

Article Abstract:

Delegates at the 1993 Royal College of Nursing congress have criticised the limited role of the United Kingdom Central Council (UKCC). Members claimed the UKCC failed to support practitioners in its emphasis on policing the profession. UKCC registrar Reg Pyne maintained members did not appreciate the reasoning behind recent decisions but added the UKCC conference could reexamine its remit in September, 1993.

Management, Laws, regulations and rules, Nursing, Administrative agencies, Government agencies, Nursing and Midwifery Council

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