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Long COVID: nursing staff still being denied access to financial support

We’re urging the UK government to act and recognise COVID complications as occupational following recommendations from the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council made 2 years ago today.  

RCN Presidential and Council elections results announced

The results are in for key leadership positions including President, Deputy President and Council members.

Huge increase in nursing staff quitting early poses risk to NHS reforms

 We’re calling on the UK government to substantially raise pay and introduce loan forgiveness measures now.

COVID inquiry: 'Why were RCN warnings ignored?'

Nursing testimony at the COVID-19 Inquiry has highlighted how the failure to listen to the nursing profession led to inadequate infection prevention guidance and improper supply of PPE, putting staff at risk.

RCN Awards 2025 nominations open

Tell us who should receive an RCN Award, as we get ready to celebrate members who’ve made a difference to the lives of others and the wider nursing profession through their voluntary work for the RCN. 

NHS pay consultation in Wales: RCN members vote reject

Nearly three quarters of members who voted said the 5.5% pay award isn’t enough.

Tuition fee increase is ‘bad news for patient care’

A loan forgiveness model for nursing staff who commit to working in the NHS and public services must be introduced. 

Government must fix broken nurse education model

Ahead of the budget, RCN analysis shows new nurse numbers are collapsing in every English region.

RCN Council statement calls for an end to the deliberate targeting of health workers and health systems

Conflict in the Middle East: RCN reiterates call for immediate and permanent ceasefire.

How to talk about race equity at work: a new RCN resource

The interactive resource supports nursing staff to have conversations about racism to help build understanding of the issue and take action to eradicate workplace discrimination.

Nursing must be at heart of plan to fix NHS, says RCN, as public consultation begins

Members urged to share expert views to shape 10-year vision for the NHS in England.

RCN Nursing Support Workers' Day: celebrating diversity and inclusion

Join us on 23 November to shine a light on nursing support workers and their essential contribution to patient care. 

Supportive policies, fair pay, and culture: RCN launches independent sector employment standards

The 7 standards outline what we expect from employers of nursing staff in the independent health and social care sectors. 

Get involved in research: RCN launches new free resources

We’ve helped create e-learning modules to inspire and support nursing staff to engage in clinical research.

RCN demands ‘significant reset in pay’ as government starts NHS pay review process for next year

We’ve responded to the health secretary’s letter of instruction to the NHS Pay Review Body for the 2025-26 pay round.

NHS pay award in Wales: our consultation is now open

RCN Wales is consulting eligible members on whether they accept or reject the 5.5% NHS pay award from the Welsh government. 

New Chair and Vice Chair of RCN Congress announced

Linda Bailey and Patience Bamisaye will oversee the main debates and discussions at the RCN’s annual nursing event.

Result of RCN Scotland consultation on NHS pay offer

RCN members have voted to accept the pay offer to NHS staff on Agenda for Change contracts. 

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