Meet the Team

More information about the Mental Health Forum committee, including biographies and contact information.

Royal College of Nursing responds to the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s annual data report

RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger, said: “It is deeply alarming that over 5,000 young early-career nursing staff chose to quit the profession last year, most vowing never to return. When the vacancy rate is high and care standards often poor due to staffing levels, the NHS cannot afford to lose a single individual."

RCN Wales welcomes latest NMC registration figures

The RCN is pleased to see the record increase in the number of registered nursing and midwifery professionals, reaching a historic high of 40,494.

Meet the team

Mouth Care Matters in End-of-Life Care

This publication has been developed for people who work in health and social care to support the delivery of safe and effective mouth care for adults in end-of-life care. Mouth care includes cleaning the lips, tongue, roof of the mouth, gums, teeth and dentures and is a very important part of end-of-life care. This guidance includes the fundamental principles of mouth care, detail on mouth assessment and care planning, and signposts to further information and resources.

Student finances: practical tips

Struggling to make your finances add up? It’s not easy, but knowing how to navigate Universal Credit, council tax, budgets and more could make all the difference

Royal College of Nursing responds to The King's Fund review on mental health care in England

RCN Head of Nursing Practice and Professional Lead for Mental Health Stephen Jones said: “It’s positive to see increased access and investment in mental health services in England, but the size of the mental health nursing workforce is only just returning to 2010 levels as demand continues to rise."

Royal College of Nursing responds to the roll out of Martha’s Rule to hospitals in England

Royal College of Nursing Director for England Patricia Marquis said: “Nursing staff are patients’ greatest advocates and stand ready to ensure Martha’s Rule has an immediate impact and leaves a lasting legacy."

Fair pay for health care support workers

Fair pay for health care support workers

Israel and Gaza conflict: RCN reiterates call for ceasefire as MPs prepare for vote in UK parliament

We continue to condemn attacks on health care workers and their patients amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in the Middle East.