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'Hammer blow for NHS reforms’, as student nursing applications fall again
We say government must launch urgent student recruitment campaign, as 35% decline in numbers applying to study nursing in England highlights broken nurse education model
Nursing staff meet health secretary ahead of 10-Year Health Plan
The next decade must promise to be brighter. That will require new investment alongside any reforms, and nursing must be at the heart of the plan
'Nurse' title must be protected, says RCN
We’re urging the UK government and political parties to back a proposed bill that will protect the title
Corridor care: public backs RCN demands for swift government action
We're reiterating calls for urgent intervention as a poll finds half of the public think it should take the government no longer than a year to solve the corridor care crisis, if it acts now
NHS consultation: 'new draft nursing profiles don’t value clinical expertise'
We're calling for further refinement of the Agenda for Change draft profiles for bands 7 to 9. More differentiation is needed for each band, and the role of reflective practice in nursing leadership needs to be included.
Governance update: Member Resolution and Disciplinary Policy
We’ve updated our policy to ensure a fair and just process around managing member complaints concerning the conduct of other members.
Corridor care: 'Devastating testimony' shows patients are coming to harm
RCN report reveals harrowing statements from thousands of nursing staff, showing how widespread the issue is across the UK.
Corridor care: RCN-led coalition demands transparency and mandatory reporting
The UK government must urgently tackle the issue of care in corridors, cupboards and car parks and introduce mandatory reporting to improve patient care and experience as we bring together a coalition of trade unions, professional bodies, charities and patient groups to campaign on the issue.
Result of RCN Northern Ireland consultation on HSC pay offer
RCN members have voted to accept the pay offer to HSC staff on Agenda for Change contracts.
Nursing must be at heart of government adult social care commission, says RCN
Social care reform is long overdue, but the issues affecting the nursing workforce can’t wait 3 years for change.
Learning disability nursing crisis leaving gaps in care, RCN says
We're calling on the UK government to act with 'unparalleled ambition' to invest in and reimagine the nursing specialty, as course-acceptances and staff numbers are shown to be falling at an alarming rate.
HSC pay consultation now open
The Department of Health has offered a 5.5% pay award for Health and Social Care (HSC) staff on Agenda for Change contracts in Northern Ireland.
Thousands of student nurses could leave courses within 5 years, RCN analysis shows
Financial pressures, struggling services and worsening pay prospects are among the reasons why an alarming number of students in England are leaving nursing courses.
RCN launches toolkit to help members talk about inclusion
Inequalities can be created when people don’t act. This resource aims to empower and encourage people to take action.
NHS reforms under 'direct threat' from broken nurse education model
Universities admissions figures show just 130 extra students started nursing courses this year compared with 2023.
New Chair and Vice Chair of RCN Council elected
Carmel O’Boyle will lead our governing body with Natalie Brooks elected as Vice Chair.
‘Without nursing, you cannot succeed’, RCN General Secretary tells MPs
Professor Nicola Ranger appeared in front of a cross-party committee of MPs to comment on the future of the NHS.
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