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RCN responds to NHS Long Term Plan
The RCN says translating good intentions into better treatment and care for patients relies on having the right number of nurses.
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RCN brands rise in reported discrimination a "disgrace" and says NHS needs more BME leaders
Reported discrimination towards BME staff has gone up from 13.8 per cent to 15 per cent in the last 12 months, according to the latest NHS Workforce Race Equality Standard report
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Royal College of Nursing responds to PAC report on children and young people's mental health
Fiona Smith, RCN Professional Lead for Children and Young People said: “When it comes to addressing the rising demand for children and young people’s mental health support, the Government hasn’t matched rhetoric with reality.
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RCN comments ahead of NHS long term plan
The RCN welcomes a plan that keeps the NHS a world leader and true to its roots. But, when existing services are already under strain, NHS staff are waiting for a further plan to address the extra staff needed.
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Royal College of Nursing responds to NIHR review into safe staffing in hospitals
Dame Donna Kinnair, Acting Chief Executive and General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing, said: “The NIHR’s review adds to the important body of existing evidence that too few registered nurses on wards can lead to patient harm, and even death."
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Royal College of Nursing backs new scheme to dispel insurance worries for GP nursing staff
Royal College of Nursing backs new scheme to dispel insurance worries for GP nursing staff
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Royal College of Nursing comments on 'Closing the Gap' report on NHS-workforce
Dame Donna Kinnair, Acting Chief Executive and General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing, said: “The staggering numbers in this report should cause alarm in Whitehall and focus the minds of Ministers on the cash they must put on the table to close the gaps."
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Royal College of Nursing responds to BMA report on public health spending
All nurses, not just those who work in public health, know it is a false economy to cut funding programmes that prevent ill-health, such as smoking cessation and sexual health clinics says Patricia Marquis Director for England at the Royal College of Nursing.
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Royal College of Nursing responds to Home Office extending salary exemption for international nurses
RCN Acting Chief Executive and General Secretary Dame Donna Kinnair said: “On the same day we learn that the number of unfilled nurse jobs has risen year on year, the importance of this decision cannot be underestimated."
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Royal College of Nursing responds to NHS England clinical standards pilot
Dame Donna Kinnair, Acting Chief Executive of the Royal College of Nursing, said: “These proposals for pilots have been drawn up in consultation with clinicians, and we back the approach of treating the sickest patients fastest."
