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 comments on NHS Direct
Published: 28 August 2010
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) today commented on media reports that telephone advice service NHS Direct is to be scrapped.
RCN responds to End of Life care strategy report
Published: 26 August 2010
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) today called for sustained investment to make 24-hour district nursing a reality in all areas, as they responded to the Second Annual Report on the End of Life Care Strategy.
RCN response to consultancy services expenditure
Published: 21 August 2010
Commenting on reports of consultancy services expenditure by Strategic Health Authorities and Primary Care Trusts
RCN remembers Florence Nightingale on the centenary of her death
Published: 13 August 2010
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) today paid tribute to the legacy of Florence Nightingale, 100 years after her death. The RCN called for the health service to prioritise high quality care as it faces its current challenges.
RCN challenges ‘gold-plated’ pensions myth
Published: 06 August 2010
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) today (5 August) challenged the illusion of ‘gold plated’ public sector pensions and called for a government commitment to protect existing NHS pension arrangements.
Northern Ireland
RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year Awards 2010 are launched
Published: 29 January 2010
RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year Awards 2010 are launched
RCN joins forces with Four Seasons
Published: 04 August 2009
RCN Northern Ireland joins forces with Four Seasons to help newly qualified nurses
RCN appoints new Director for Northern Ireland
Published: 08 May 2009
RCN appoints new Director for RCN Northern Ireland
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
centenary of Florence Nightingale’s death
Published: 13 August 2010
Centenary of Florence Nightingale’s death
Nurses urge the Government to maintain adequate staffing numbers in North Wales
Published: 16 July 2010
Nurses urge the Government to maintain adequate staffing numbers in North Wales
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