Media centre
The RCN Media centre is the UK's leading source of information for journalists on nursing issues.
Journalists can use this area to access press releases on a wide range of issues affecting nurses, including developments in nursing, nurses' pay and conditions, legal issues and government policy.
UK-wide press releases
RCN calls on members to vote as voting papers go out
Published: 30 January 2012
The Royal College of Nursing today (30 January) urged members to take part in the upcoming vote on the Government’s pensions proposals as they begin receiving their voting papers.
RCN warns over jobs at risk at NHS Direct
Published: 27 January 2012
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) today warned that as many as 300 frontline staff at NHS Direct could lose their jobs. NHS Direct plans to introduce new roster arrangements for staff in order to cut costs as they begin moving towards the new NHS 111 services, due to be rolled out through 2012-13.
RCN response to Children’s and Young People’s outcomes strategy
Published: 26 January 2012
The RCN today responded to the announcement of the ‘Children’s and Young People’s outcomes strategy.
RCN response to NMC review
Published: 26 January 2012
The RCN today responded to the announcement of a strategic review of the NMC.
RCN response to the Health Select Committee report into Public Expenditure
Published: 24 January 2012
The RCN today responded to the Health Select Committee’s report into Public Expenditure.
Northern Ireland
Launch of RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year Awards 2012
Published: 20 January 2012
Launch of the RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year Awards 2012
Northern Ireland nurses reject draft budget
Published: 16 February 2011
Northern Ireland nurses reject draft budget
Local nurse short-listed for innovation award
Published: 13 January 2011
Local nurse short-listed for innovation award
Scotland
RCN Scotland leads the way on future of community nursing
Published: 01 April 2009
RCN Scotland has launched a landmark publication on the future of community nursing.
RCN Scotland urges Government to ensure dignity is a key patient right
Published: 06 November 2008
RCN Scotland is calling on the Scottish Government to place dignity in patient care at the heart of all of its health policies. MSPs taking part in today’s debate on patients’ rights are being asked to put pressure on the Government to take action.
RCN Scotland launch campaign to improve patient dignity
Published: 15 October 2008
RCN Scotland is calling on the Scottish Government to place dignity in patient care at the heart of all of its health policies. MSPs and nurses are being asked to support the RCN campaign to ensure that future Scottish Government decisions that directly or indirectly affect patient care are ‘dignity-proofed’.
Wales
Nursing Loses a Great Leader in Wales
Published: 07 February 2012
Nursing Loses a Great Leader in Wales
RCN in Wales supports launch of quality improvement guide
Published: 29 November 2011
RCN in Wales supports launch of quality improvement guide for nurses
RCN in Wales launches Time to Care campaign
Published: 22 November 2011
RCN in Wales launches Time to Care Campaign
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