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Staffing for Safe and Effective Care in the UK
This report provides an overview of progress made against the safe staffing campaign principles during 2019. It includes country-specific updates as well as a look ahead to priorities during 2020.
Updated: 13 July 2021 -
Medicines Management
This publication provides an overview to direct nurses to the most appropriate information to support specific needs. It can be used by education and learning facilitators in practice to support robust training and competence development in medicines management.
Updated: 4 February 2021 -
Royal College of Nursing responds to analysis from the Nuffield Trust
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Pat Cullen, said: “Liz Truss must ask herself why record numbers are quitting a career they’ve loved. And, more importantly, tell us what her government will do about it. We need the prime minister to show she’s grasped the urgency here. Nursing staff know ...
Updated: 3 March 2023 -
RCN Submission to the Pay Review Body 2020-21
This year’s submission from the Royal College of Nursing to the Pay Review Body sets out to support the joint union submission.
Updated: 4 February 2021 -
Royal College of Nursing responds to latest NHS England workforce sickness data
RCN Director for England, Patricia Marquis, said: "That a quarter of all days lost to sickness in England’s NHS are due to stress, anxiety and depression speaks volumes about the unrelenting pressure nursing is under."
Updated: 27 February 2023 -
Royal College of Nursing responds to warning from NHS leaders that the new Prime Minister will inherit an NHS in its most challenging state for decades
Responding to a warning from NHS leaders that the NHS is in its most challenging state for decades, Royal College of Nursing General Secretary and Chief Executive, Pat Cullen, said: “Ambulances piling up, waiting lists through the roof and nursing staff on their knees is the nightmare reality in our...
Updated: 3 February 2023 -
The Menopause and Work: Guidance for RCN Representatives
Sitting within the Healthy Workplaces campaign, this updated publication provides guidance to RCN Reps when working with colleagues going through the menopause. The document discusses symptoms, workplace policies, and recommendations for changes to both work patterns and the work environment.
Updated: 7 October 2021 -
Royal College of Nursing responds to QualityWatch report 'How much is Covid-19 to blame for growing NHS waiting times?'
Responding to QualityWatch report 'How much is Covid-19 to blame for growing NHS waiting times?', RCN Director for England, Patricia Marquis, said: “The first thing the new Prime Minister should do following today’s announcement is put this report at the top of their in-tray. Its clear message is th...
Updated: 3 February 2023 -
Modern Slavery and Trafficking: Guidance for Nurses and Midwives
More than 40 million people are trapped in modern slavery across the globe. This guidance (previously in pocket guide format) has been reviewed and updated to help nurses and midwives identify victims of slavery and help people find the assistance and support they need.
Updated: 7 October 2021 -
Royal College of Nursing responds to NHS Providers survey on staff leaving the NHS
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Pat Cullen, said: “When half of the NHS needs to open food banks for its own staff, ministers’ heads should be hanging in shame. This long list from the heart of the NHS shows what’s really happening to our nation’s greatest asset and the hard working staff...
Updated: 3 March 2023