Almost 50,000 nursing staff could leave UK under proposed new visa rules, RCN warns
We’re urging ministers to scrap plans to double the Indefinite Leave to Remain qualifying period, which could deepen the staffing crisis and put patient care at risk
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Care, commitment and professionalism: why we’re celebrating nursing support workers
This RCN Nursing Support Workers’ Day, we’re championing these vital roles with powerful stories, a video series, and events that shine a light on their legacy
Landmark pay increase for nursing support workers in Wales
Thousands of nursing support workers will receive backpay and be re-banded to band 3
RCN warns of workforce shortages causing nightmares and panic attacks
We’re calling for urgent investment to grow the workforce as nursing staff's stress levels hit an eight-year high
RCN wins landmark case: chief nurse reinstated after racism concerns ignored
The case exposed systemic failures in tackling race discrimination and highlights the vital role of RCN advocacy in challenging injustice
RCN demands urgent action by governments as future of nursing at risk
A petition signed by thousands has been delivered to the Treasury, urging action to fix the broken finance system for nursing students
RCN calls for investment as report reveals dire state of district nursing
Westminster government’s ambitions to shift care from hospital to community and from sickness to prevention will fail unless district nursing workforce is rebuilt
RCN reports 55% rise in members facing racist abuse
We’re calling for urgent action, demanding employers prioritise tackling racism, and warning politicians to end their use of anti-migrant rhetoric
International law must be used to protect nursing staff in conflict zones
An RCN report highlights increasing incidents of violence against staff and health facilities, and accounts from nursing staff working in war zones
RCN signs joint union statement standing against anti-migrant and racist rhetoric
We are united in our commitment to dignity, respect, and equality for all
RCN to accredit national neonatal specialty education and training programmes
Our endorsement will ensure that education and training for those working in neonatal services is consistent and focused on improving patient safety outcomes
‘We condemn all acts of violence’: RCN responds to Manchester synagogue attack
Professor Nicola Ranger expresses deep sorrow and solidarity following the horrific attack on Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester
RCN Nursing Support Workers' Day is back this autumn
Join us on Sunday 23 November to highlight the essential contribution nursing support workers make to patient care
NHS pay in England: ‘We need formal negotiations now’
Pay reform talks were promised, now they need to happen, health unions say in a joint letter to the Westminster government
RCN urges government to act now to evacuate sick children from Gaza
Plans to evacuate critically ill children for treatment in the UK are not happening quickly enough as attacks on Gaza continue
Timely pay uplifts for GP nursing staff needed now, says RCN and BMA
We welcome the Westminster government’s ambition to shift resource from acute settings into the community – a fully funded general practice workforce is key to this
RCN Awards 2026: nominate your exceptional nursing colleagues
Our 2026 awards will have a dedicated event for the first time, rather than being held at RCN Congress
RCN student members meet Deputy CNO to help shape professional strategy
Student nurses made their voices heard on the issues affecting students and newly registered nurses, including financial pressures and the challenge of balancing placement hours
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