Student loan forgiveness would keep nurses in profession for up to a decade longer
Nursing education must see investment from ministers, as an RCN report reveals the positive impact funding could have on staff numbers and patient care
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COVID inquiry: 'Clinical and nursing voice absent' from PPE procurement
The RCN's Rose Gallagher tells the inquiry it was “upsetting” that nursing expertise was ignored when making PPE decisions
Long COVID: lack of government action 'shameful'
Nursing staff are still being denied access to vital financial support after having their lives torn apart by long COVID
NHS Staff Survey: results should ‘send shockwaves through government’
New data reveals nursing staff in England face discrimination, overworking and abuse while at work
Abolishing NHS England: ‘Government must not lose sight of the public’s priorities’
It’s essential the nursing voice is included in decisions, and the chief nurse must have a place alongside new medical directors under the plans
The King celebrates 1000th nursing cadet as scheme renamed in his honour
His Majesty met cadets at RCN headquarters in London today, and saw demonstrations of skills acquired through the scheme
Hundreds more migrant care workers facing exploitation, RCN warns
Lack of government action is failing internationally recruited nursing staff – exploitation in the care sector must be investigated urgently
Pay crisis in general practice nursing: government must change funding model now
A pay crisis in GP surgeries is undermining government ambitions to move more care into the community, with almost a third of nursing staff missing out on a pay rise
'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
RCN Congress 2025: book your place today
We’re counting down the days to vibrant debates on vital topics affecting the nursing profession, including work-life balance, health tourism and international student hardship
'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
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.
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