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Valued through fair pay

Nursing is the largest safety-critical profession in health care, playing a vital role in patient care.

Despite this, nursing remains understaffed and undervalued. After years of underinvestment, the government must act urgently to protect patient care by protecting the profession.

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Help us build a better future for nursing

We are determined to build a better future for the nursing profession after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Join the world's largest union and professional body for nursing.

Join online or call our membership team on 0345 772 6100.
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