Press Releases
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03/12/2020
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RCN update on competitor organisation
"This approach is consistent with restrictions placed on officers from other similar bodies and trade unions," says RCN Chair of Council Dave Dawes.
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02/12/2020
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Royal College of Nursing responds to approval of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
“As the plans for the roll-out are developed, nursing staff will continue to work with colleagues to ensure it can be safely delivered", says Dame Donna Kinnair
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26/11/2020
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RCN says nurse vacancy numbers remain stubbornly high
"Ministers must get nursing recruitment back on track by paying nursing staff the wages they deserve", says Mike Adams, RCN Director for England
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25/11/2020
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Royal College of Nursing responds to Chancellor's spending review
Dame Donna Kinnair, Chief Executive and General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing said: “The Chancellor addressed a pay rise for nursing but did not deliver one today."
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20/11/2020
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Independent investigation into RCN presidential election published
The independent investigation into the 2020 Royal College of Nursing (RCN) presidential election has been published today.
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19/11/2020
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Every MP across the UK receives message asking them to support Fair Pay for Nursing
RCN Chief Executive and General Secretary Dame Donna Kinnair said: “I want to personally say thanks to all those who have taken the time to email their MP, asking them to publicly support fair pay for nursing."
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07/11/2020
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Nursing union demands Government be honest about risks lack of nursing staff poses to patient safety this winter
“The Government says nurses have been given extra training to provide more critical care staff to treat Covid-19 patients, but there simply aren’t enough to go around," says RCN England Director Mike Adams.
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04/11/2020
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Royal College of Nursing responds to NHS England press conference
Dame Donna Kinnair, RCN Chief Executive and General Secretary, said: "We agree that staff is the NHS's most precious resource. The public might see this as a second wave but nursing staff haven't stopped working this year."
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22/10/2020
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Royal College of Nursing responds to NHS England monthly workforce statistics
Dame Donna Kinnair, RCN Chief Executive and General Secretary,said: “Whilst seeing more nursing staff is welcome, no one should be mistaken – these figures aren’t a sign that Government strategy is working."
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20/10/2020
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Royal College of Nursing responds to NHS England mental health support for nursing staff
Dame Donna Kinnair, RCN Chief Executive and General Secretary, said: “This pandemic has required nursing staff to show incredible dedication."
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