title: These associate roles are vital in a community setting.
abstract: We are pleased to know that now the RCN is not completely rejecting the Department of Health proposal to introduce nursing associate roles.
authors.affiliation: Quest for Community Health.
authors.forename: Ami
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: David
authors.affiliation: Quest for Community Health.
authors.forename: Sylvia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gnanapragasam
authors.affiliation: Quest for Community Health.
authors.forename: Theresa
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Berry
mesh_terms: D003153:Community Health Services; D006801:Humans; D009728:Nursing Assistants / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D061214:Patient Safety; D006113:United Kingdom; D000078329:Workforce