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Royal College of Nursing responds to the latest NHS England weekly situation report
Responding to the latest NHS England data, RCN Director for England, Patricia Marquis, said: “As we begin a new year, the NHS is buckling before our eyes. The pressures are immense with flu cases surging while staff absences rise dramatically."
Updated: 30 May 2023 -
Royal College of Nursing responds to the latest NHS England vacancy statistics and urgent and emergency care daily situation report
RCN Director for England, Patricia Marquis, said: “With more than 13,000 patients a day stuck in hospitals because the community and social care they need to be safely discharged is unavailable, it’s easy to see why health and care is at breaking point."
Updated: 1 May 2023 -
Royal College of Nursing sets out protected areas during strikes
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Pat Cullen, said “Every nurse feels a heavy weight of responsibility to make this strike safe. Patients are already at great risk and we will not add to it. This list of exemptions shows how seriously we take our commitment and it should put patients’ minds...
Updated: 2 May 2023 -
Gulf between private and public sector pay 'compelling evidence' why government needs to negotiate, RCN says
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Pat Cullen, said: “This is yet more compelling evidence of why ministers are wrong to turn their backs on nursing. “With public sector salaries lagging so far behind those in the private sector it’s unsurprising that nurses can’t make ends meet. And that’s o...
Updated: 13 May 2023 -
Number of nurses entering education falling, UCAS shows
Responding to UCAS figures showing that the number of nurses entering education is falling in the UK, RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Pat Cullen, said: “It is deeply troubling to see things heading in the wrong direction. People are put off nursing by the poor and unfair treatment this fa...
Updated: 8 May 2023 -
Royal College of Nursing demands action from the Health Secretary as it says “UK is sick man of Europe again”
The Royal College of Nursing has called on the Health Secretary to open negotiations on NHS pay as new research shows the UK is the “sick man of Europe” again when it comes to nursing pay.
Updated: 8 May 2023 -
Sheila Sobrany elected as new Royal College of Nursing President for 2023
RCN President-elect Sheila Sobrany said: “I am humbled by the support I have received and deeply honoured to take on the role of President at a critical time for nurses, nursing and our Royal College."
Updated: 6 May 2023 -
Royal College of Nursing responds to NHS England Referral to Treatment (RTT) waiting times
RCN Director for England, Patricia Marquis, said: “The whole of the health and care system is under huge strain, with a record estimated 7.2 million people stuck on waiting lists in England and thousands waiting more than 12 hours to be admitted to a hospital bed or discharged because of a lack of c...
Updated: 8 May 2023 -
Self-care during COVID-19
Whilst the primary duty for protecting your health, safety and wellbeing at work lies with your employer, there are things that you can do to take extra care during these challenging times. This poster outlines some important steps staff can take to look after themselves.
Updated: 4 February 2021 -
Royal College of Nursing responds to the Prime Minister's comments during PMQs
Responding to the Prime Minister's comments today, RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Pat Cullen, said: "The government should negotiate with nurses and stop these cheap and divisive political games. For the first time in their working lives my members are saying enough is enough."
Updated: 7 May 2023
