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Supporting the nursing cadet scheme
I am Sam Thomas and I have recently joined the Prince of Wales Nursing Cadet Scheme as Scheme Administrator.
Updated: 15 July 2023 -
"Seeing vulnerable people treated without dignity and respect made me determined to complete my nurse training"
Sam Preston, Lead Nurse for Independent Health and Social Care for the East Midlands, discusses how her career in nursing led her to the RCN and why improving patients’ experiences has always been at the heart of her work.
Updated: 19 November 2023 -
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care hears concerns of nursing staff
RCN members met Victoria Atkins to share challenges facing the profession, including low pay, staff shortages, patient safety, and lack of support for overseas staff and nursing students.
Updated: 16 April 2024 -
Long overdue payments for nursing staff delivering NHS care
Following campaigning by the RCN, staff on Agenda for Change contracts who aren’t directly employed by the NHS will finally receive one-off payments promised last year by the government.
Updated: 25 March 2024 -
Pay justice needed now: research reveals depths of nursing pay cut
Above-inflation pay rise needed now, as new report shows concerning real-terms decline in public sector pay.
Updated: 27 March 2024 -
Half of England's nursing staff could quit as analysis reveals impact of decade-long attack on pay
We are reiterating the urgency of a substantial pay rise for every member of the nursing workforce.
Updated: 22 March 2024 -
RCN equity, diversity and inclusion strategy: member survey now open
Members are encouraged to share their views and attend a workshop to help shape this crucial work.
Updated: 19 March 2024 -
NHS staff survey shows nursing facing almost every type of abuse
Urgent measures needed to tackle abuse, improve morale and retain staff.
Updated: 7 March 2024 -
Public show strong support for nursing student loan forgiveness scheme
New polling shows 76% of the public would support student loans being written off for nurses who work in the NHS or other public services. We're urging the Chancellor to act in the budget.
Updated: 5 March 2024 -
How were staffing levels on your last shift?
Complete our survey to help us continue the fight for better staffing levels and patient care.
Updated: 4 March 2024