If you are suffering from an injury or illness then contact RCN WING for the information and support you need.
This is in addition to the individual representation on employment matters provided by local stewards, safety representatives or through RCN Offices throughout the UK.
If you would like with a particular problem then contact:

RCN WING Adviser
8-10 Crown Hill
Croydon
Surrey CR10 IRZ

Phone on:
020 8649 9536,
01832 733177
or ring RCN Direct 0345 726 100 any time day or night.

RCN WING...

Provides advice, essential information and support to nurses who suffer from any work related injury or illness Advises nurses who have health difficulties which affect their ability to continue in their chosen career.
Publishes WING Quarterly, a newsletter packed with news, views and items of interest, together with contributions from our members
Acts as a pressure group on issues that are related to work injury and work related illness and disability
Offers support and contact with other injured nurses.
Offers a number of publications covering advice on:- claiming benefits, maintaining personal independence, personal litigation, using TENS etc.
Supports nurses whose careers are in jeopardy due to disability.

AND IS ACTIVELY PROMOTING:

Urgent investigation, diagnosis and treatment of work related injuries and diseases.
Retraining or rehabilitation and redeployment of disabled staff.

BULLIED OR HARASSED?

What is harassment? If you feel intimated, that is harassment. No form of harassment at work is acceptable, from patients or colleagues - do not tolerate it.
Contact your RCN steward. If you prefer not to report to someone locally contact your regional office directly.
Keep a record of any instances that cause you to feel intimated. Note any witnesses.
Keep copies of any relevant correspondence - received or sent.
Be aware of any protocol your employer may have to deal with such instances.
Contact RCN WING at any point for support and advice.

FEELING STRESSED?

Potentially, anyone can be adversely affected by stress; it is not a sign of weakness or a generalised inability to cope.
Different people are sensitive to different stresses. If you are finding it difficult to sleep, or are sleeping too much, have lost your appetite, find it hard to concentrate and are inclined to tearfulness, you are probably depressed - see your family doctor.
Depression is a treatable condition, in many cases people recover without recurrence. Medical help is essential.
Work is not always the cause of excess stress, though a break may give you a chance to cope with the other things. Do not feel guilty if you need some time away from work. You will receive a certificate from your doctor.

ACCIDENT OR INCIDENT AT WORK?
What to do - A quick guide

• Report the accident to your immediate superior.
• Record it in the official Accident Book and on the official Accident Form. If there is not enough room for sufficient detail then attach a full report to the original form. If you are told it's not worth reporting - INSIST THAT IT IS!
• Make sure the account is specific.
• Witnesses need to give full names and home addresses.
• Obtain a copy of the Accident Form.
• Notify the DSS Benefits Agency that you are suffering from an industrial injury by completing form B195 (available from the DSS). This is YOUR responsibility.

Contact your local Steward or Safety Representative. Submit sick notes regularly and ensure that they are submitted by your employer to the DSS Benefits Agency, as failure to do so may delay or prevent payment of Invalidity Benefit.

Contact RCN Wing at any point for support and advice. Make an early appointment with your doctor so that it is recorded in you health record.

Keep personal records of all correspondence, appointments, treatment, medication and investigations.

Again if you need any help of advice contact...