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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30 Jun 2023
Exceptional hepatology nurse named RCN Wales Nurse of the Year 2023
Tara Rees, who has made a real difference to underrepresented patients, was named RCN Wales Nurse of the Year at its 10th annual awards ceremony, held at City Hall in Cardiff last night (29 June).
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29 Jun 2023
Members raise their voices over workforce concerns to Lib Dem deputy leader
Recruitment, retention, and improved NHS spending were talking points also expressed to Daisy Cooper MP.
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27 Jun 2023
NHS strike ballot: the results are in
More than 100,000 RCN members voted for further strikes across England, but oppressive laws mean this isn’t enough for nursing staff to take more industrial action in their fight for fair pay.
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27 Jun 2023
RCN Wales pauses July strikes after securing formal talks with the Welsh government
RCN strike action due to take place in Wales on Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 July has been cancelled following an offer by the Welsh government to undertake further talks with the RCN on the non-pay elements of the pay award announced last month.
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26 Jun 2023
RCN expert declares pandemic preparedness ‘inadequate’ in evidence to COVID inquiry
Infection, prevention and control specialist nurse Rose Gallagher said the UK government planned for the wrong pandemic, didn’t act on learnings from previous outbreaks and failed to prepare the right protective equipment for respiratory infections like COVID-19.
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23 Jun 2023
Majority of Manx Care nurses vote to strike and reject latest pay offer
Members have been consulted throughout June 2023.
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22 Jun 2023
Inspirational nurse who transformed respiratory care named RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year
An inspirational nurse who transformed care on the respiratory ward at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness has been named RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year.
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20 Jun 2023
'Don’t let this be the end'
Vote now in NHS strike ballot, as RCN leader says 'not voting helps the government'
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17 Jun 2023
RCN congratulates notable nurses on King's birthday honours list
A number of nursing staff have been acknowledged for their outstanding service and achievements.
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16 Jun 2023
Trailblazing nurse hysteroscopist is RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year 2023
Vicky Burns has been recognised for her ground-breaking work treating women with gynaecological conditions.
