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

Nurses back call for MPs to work together to reform social care

Published: 12 March 2010

The RCN welcomes the publication of the Health Select Committee report on Social Care.

MPs and nurses rally behind RCN “Nursing counts” campaign

Published: 05 March 2010

MPs from all the main political parties have rallied behind the RCN’s General Election call to back specialist nursing. Almost sixty MPs have signed a cross party Early Day Motion calling for specialist nursing provision to be available to all patients with long term conditions – one of the six health priorities for the next government, according to the RCN.

RCN calls on healthcare community to embrace Nursing Commission vision

Published: 02 March 2010

The RCN welcomes the report of the Prime Minister's Commission on the Future of Nursing and Midwifery in England.

NHS could save millions by investing in specialist nurses - RCN

Published: 24 February 2010

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) today joined forces with almost 40 of the UK’s leading health organisations to warn that cutting specialist nurse services for people with long term conditions would be a “false economy”, as they began a campaign for guaranteed access to specialist nursing care for all patients with long term conditions.

RCN calls for mandatory code on alcohol labelling

Published: 15 February 2010

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) welcomes UK-wide consultation on alcohol labelling.

Press archive

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

RCN calls for mandatory code on alcohol labelling

Published: 19 February 2010

RCN calls for mandatory code on alcohol labelling

RCN in Wales holds HOC reception in London

Published: 28 January 2010

Nurses continue influencing campaign at Westminster

RCN supports bill on sunbeds

Published: 28 January 2010

RCN supports Private Member's bill on sunbed usage for 18's

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