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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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.
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9 Oct 2024
Get involved in research: RCN launches new free resources
We’ve helped create e-learning modules to inspire and support nursing staff to engage in clinical research.
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30 Sep 2024
RCN demands ‘significant reset in pay’ as government starts NHS pay review process for next year
We’ve responded to the health secretary’s letter of instruction to the NHS Pay Review Body for the 2025-26 pay round.
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25 Sep 2024
NHS pay award in Wales: our consultation is now open
RCN Wales is consulting eligible members on whether they accept or reject the 5.5% NHS pay award from the Welsh government.
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24 Sep 2024
New Chair and Vice Chair of RCN Congress announced
Linda Bailey and Patience Bamisaye will oversee the main debates and discussions at the RCN’s annual nursing event.
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23 Sep 2024
Result of RCN Scotland consultation on NHS pay offer
RCN members have voted to accept the pay offer to NHS staff on Agenda for Change contracts.
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23 Sep 2024
NHS pay consultation in England: members vote reject
Two-thirds of members who voted said the 5.5% pay award isn’t enough.
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18 Sep 2024
Corridor care: NHS trusts in England to monitor effect on patient harm
Following our calls for corridor care to be a ‘never event’, new NHS England guidance says care outside of a normal cubical or ward environment should not be normalised.
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17 Sep 2024
Candidates announced for forthcoming RCN elections
Find out who is seeking your vote for key leadership positions including President, Deputy President and Council members when voting opens next month.
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12 Sep 2024
Lord Darzi's NHS report shows investment in nursing is needed now
The Prime Minister must back up his mission to repair the NHS with new investment to boost nursing recruitment.
