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.

7 Aug 2024
Campaign win for RCN as UK government confirms Strikes Act will be repealed

We’ve opposed the legislation from the start. Now ministers have written to government departments to say the use of minimum service levels should be avoided during strikes.
6 Aug 2024
Refusal to treat: RCN guidance updated following health secretary comments

We’re supporting nursing staff fearful of racist attacks and providing practical advice during ongoing unrest.
1 Aug 2024
BMA collective action: how does this affect you?

GP contractors and partners will take collective action from today, which could have an impact on RCN members.
1 Aug 2024
RCN Council elections: nominations for all seats open

We’re looking for our next RCN Council, President and Deputy President. Could it be you?
25 Jul 2024
New nursing profiles don’t go far enough, says RCN

NHS pay bands must recognise the skills and experience of nursing staff.
18 Jul 2024
COVID inquiry: failure to invest in nursing workforce left every care setting chronically understaffed

Pandemic response was deeply flawed, stemming from a failure at the very top of governments to plan, prepare and resource health and care services effectively, says RCN.
18 Jul 2024
Urgent workforce intervention needed as nursing applications fall by 27% in 3 years

Government-funded nursing degrees, introduction of maintenance grants and a loan-forgiveness scheme could all support the next generation of nursing staff.
17 Jul 2024
King’s Speech response: policy programme is step towards nursing reset and renewal

RCN welcomes positive moves including the commitment to repeal anti-trade union legislation, but measures to increase recruitment and retention in the nursing workforce and eradicate corridor care must follow soon.
10 Jul 2024
RCN responds to NMC culture review

The nursing regulator must take immediate and ongoing action to resolve its culture and related performance issues.
10 Jul 2024
RCN appoints permanent General Secretary and Chief Executive

Professor Nicola Ranger takes up the role with immediate effect.