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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3 Feb 2023
RCN cancels strikes in Wales following new NHS pay offer
Pressure mounts on Prime Minister to start urgent talks in England to avert next week’s strikes.
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31 Jan 2023
RCN Congress 2023: booking now open
Expect lively debates on important topics affecting the nursing profession, such as the culture around incident reporting and unconscious bias.
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30 Jan 2023
Candidates for RCN Council elections announced
Find out who has been nominated and how to vote.
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26 Jan 2023
Shadow health secretary hears real-life experiences from nursing profession
RCN members met with Labour MP Wes Streeting to discuss the challenges they face every day, including severe staff shortages and the impact of low pay.
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18 Jan 2023
RCN members forced to strike again over unfair pay and fears for patient safety
NHS nursing staff across England will join picket lines for two consecutive days after the UK government refuses to open formal pay negotiations.
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16 Jan 2023
NHS pay dispute: new February strike dates announced for England and Wales
We’re escalating nursing strikes on 6 and 7 February after governments refuse to seriously negotiate.
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16 Jan 2023
Final chance to nominate yourself for a seat on RCN Council
Members have until 4.30pm on Monday 23 January 2023 to submit their nominations.
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13 Jan 2023
New negotiations on NHS pay to open with Scottish government
RCN Scotland mandate for strike action brings new proposal for negotiations from Scottish government.
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11 Jan 2023
RCN joins with other health unions to demand pay talks in place of pay review process
Health unions will not submit joint evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body while pay disputes remain unresolved.
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9 Jan 2023
RCN Awards 2023: nominate outstanding nursing staff before 16 January
The deadline is fast approaching to put forward colleagues and other nursing staff for RCN Awards, celebrating dedication, innovation and those who have made a significant contribution to the profession.
