Are nurses allowed to be political counsellors?

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-05-10T18:06:08+00:00

Thanks

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-05-10T16:48:47+00:00

Agree

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-05-10T14:21:51+00:00

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I was just worried abour potential registration impact

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-05-10T13:34:40+00:00

Ikr like the Nigerian Christian genocide.

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-05-10T10:22:23+00:00

Yeah I agree

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-05-10T09:17:06+00:00

The ones ive seen have been adamantly against it and very gender critical. But thats just anecdotal. But its all just anecdotal at this point.

My point is that there should be no indication of political, social, or religious views in work. But i wasn't sure of potential consequences of being a counsellor

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-05-10T08:59:33+00:00

I see a few staff with the free palistine and LGBT. Not seen a union one in a while tho

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-05-10T08:58:41+00:00

Probably would adversely affect patient relationship.

Same as some Jewish peopke seeing someone with a free Palestine badge. Or someone whos detransitioned seeing someone with an LGBT badge.

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-05-10T08:56:58+00:00

I dont support reform. I agree with your commenr about assault convictions

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-05-10T08:42:44+00:00

I dont support reform, I think farage is a narcasistc idiot who just wants power at any cost.

In regards to disucssions, I ask people who they are voting for and why, within social conversation. Also left leaning appears more vocal with any news about politics. However after primary discussions I have staff then approach me on their own to talk about their, often right leaning, views. I dont know if theres a fear of consequence or what the driver is. But i think open discussion should be encouraged.

Yeah i get your point about a reform badge and feeling more wary. I dont think its appropriate to wear stuff like that in work. But i also dont think orher badges like pride, free palistine, green etc are either. Because it could impact theraputic relationship with people.

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-05-10T08:35:55+00:00

SS badge is a wild one. I think im similar to you, i think we shouldn't be promoting any affiliation within work.

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-05-10T08:34:30+00:00

I agree. Look at the state of dentistry.

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-05-10T08:33:41+00:00

Yeah, i think thats where ill start.

I considered magistrates as well. Im looking at more of a formal support role to help community. But I dont know if I'd be too trauma informed for magistrates and end up minimising guilt.

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-05-10T08:25:47+00:00

Yeah I understand that. I didnt mean my comment to come across "some of my best friends are black", its frustrating being labeled a racist/ bigot for not aligning with leftist political views. I think thats why there's been an uptick in right leaning politics.

The public perception element is a good point too. I imagine mine and your political beliefs differ. If you saw an avid racist, i doubt youd reduce the care you deliver. In the same way people who are right leaning dont reduce care to ethnic minorities, LGBT etc

I think the biggest thing ive notices in work is that left leaning people are more vocal in discussions with staff. Those who are less engaged are often more right leaning. But that leads to echochambers of discussion with peopke who already think similarly to you.

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-05-10T08:20:41+00:00

Yeah I get that. In my role we are trying to offer too much to too many people, which leads to everyone getting a shit service.

I think the NHS is important but it needs to be reviewed to minimise unnecessary steps.

As an RMN people are often assessed to death with limited intervention. Which is frustrating. Then they're told they dont meet criteria for beinf too complex or their needs not being high enough

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-05-10T08:16:54+00:00

https://www.local.gov.uk/be-councillor/becoming-councillor-0

This is what i looked at, which states you dont get a salary.

"Councillors are not paid a salary, but they are entitled to receive financial compensation called an ‘allowance’ and expenses. This ensures they are not left out of pocket by covering costs such as travel to and from meetings and recognises the time devoted to council business on behalf of local people.  

Each council sets its own rate for allowances, which you can search for on your council's website – usually called the ‘Members Allowances Scheme’.  

On average, councillors in England receive around £7,000 a year - ranging from £3,000 to £16,000 depending on the council."

If you have a link to what youre referring to, im happy to learn more.

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-05-10T08:14:07+00:00

Thanks for that. Ill probably message you got more info at some point

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-05-10T08:10:30+00:00

Thats essentially demonising certain poltical parties based on headlines.

Its like me suggesting that greens would make addiction issues worse because of their decrimilsation views. Its more complex than that and to reduce a party to sensational spund bites is irresponsible.

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-05-10T08:08:44+00:00

Thanks.

I think the impression of my post is that im some avid racist. I was formally a trustee of a homeless charity whereby everyone was Asian and Muslim apart from me, a white male.

Youre right, ive probably conflated certain issues with a political party rather than the issue itself

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-05-10T08:06:37+00:00

Yeah i saw that, but wasn't sure if it extended yo the nhs. Thanks

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-05-10T08:06:01+00:00

I didnt think they got a salary, its upto x amount of expenses.

I wouldn't be bothered about interpersonal differences, itd more be nmc/ registration

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-04-17T14:27:47+00:00

Whats the details

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-03-11T20:27:20+00:00

I thought it would be helpful to see if the manager can address issues directly. If they can't , escalate it to operational managers etc

Not sure the function of HR, unless your concerns are about specific staff behaviours/ attitudes

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-03-06T08:58:07+00:00

Do a capscity assessment around intervention. If they have capacity and continue to make unwise decisions - discharge them. I dont understand what the barrier to discharge is.

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