News
All the latest on current nursing issues, including employment matters, health and safety in the workplace, public health policy and clinical skills, as well as updates on the work of the RCN.
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5 Nov 2024
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.
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4 Nov 2024
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.
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4 Nov 2024
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.
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4 Nov 2024
RCN Awards 2025: nominate an outstanding nursing colleague
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.
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28 Oct 2024
Government must fix broken nurse education model
Ahead of the budget, RCN analysis shows new nurse numbers are collapsing in every English region.
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25 Oct 2024
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.
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24 Oct 2024
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.
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21 Oct 2024
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.
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21 Oct 2024
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.
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17 Oct 2024
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.
