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Royal College of Nursing demands action from the Health Secretary as it says “UK is sick man of Europe again”
The Royal College of Nursing has called on the Health Secretary to open negotiations on NHS pay as new research shows the UK is the “sick man of Europe” again when it comes to nursing pay.
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Sheila Sobrany elected as new Royal College of Nursing President for 2023
RCN President-elect Sheila Sobrany said: “I am humbled by the support I have received and deeply honoured to take on the role of President at a critical time for nurses, nursing and our Royal College."
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Royal College of Nursing responds to NHS England Referral to Treatment (RTT) waiting times
RCN Director for England, Patricia Marquis, said: “The whole of the health and care system is under huge strain, with a record estimated 7.2 million people stuck on waiting lists in England and thousands waiting more than 12 hours to be admitted to a hospital bed or discharged because of a lack of community or social care."
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Self-care during COVID-19
Whilst the primary duty for protecting your health, safety and wellbeing at work lies with your employer, there are things that you can do to take extra care during these challenging times. This poster outlines some important steps staff can take to look after themselves.
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Statement from General Secretary ahead of first strike day
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Pat Cullen, said: “Nurses are not relishing this, we are acting with a very heavy heart. It has been a difficult decision taken by hundreds of thousands who begin to remove their labour from tomorrow in a bid to be heard, recognised and valued"
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Royal College of Nursing responds to the Prime Minister's comments during PMQs
Responding to the Prime Minister's comments today, RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Pat Cullen, said: "The government should negotiate with nurses and stop these cheap and divisive political games. For the first time in their working lives my members are saying enough is enough."
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More hospitals to take part in strikes in January, RCN announces, after UK Government fails to open NHS pay talks
The Royal College of Nursing today announces two consecutive days of strike action in January in England in an escalation of its pay dispute with the UK government. Unless negotiations are opened, RCN members will strike again on 18 and 19 January 2023.
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Royal College of Nursing responds to meeting with the Health Secretary
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Pat Cullen, said: “Ministers had too little to say and I had to speak at length about the unprecedented strength of feeling in the profession. I expressed my deep disappointment at the belligerence – they have closed their books and walked away.”
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Royal College of Nursing responds to the latest NHS England staff sickness absence data
Responding to the latest NHS England staff sickness absence data, RCN Director for England, Patricia Marquis, said: "The level of pressure on nursing staff shows no sign of abating with the number of days lost to sickness amongst nursing staff remaining at similar levels to the height of the pandemic in January 2021.
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Royal College of Nursing responds to the latest NHS England weekly situation report
RCN Director for England, Patricia Marquis, said: “Health and care is under huge strain in the run-up to Christmas. These figures suggest there is absolutely no slack in the system, which is dangerously close to overheating completely."