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 responds to government decision on Pay Review Body
Published: 03 July 2009
Responding to the written statement from the Secretary of State for Health
NHS boards’ lack of focus on safety ‘beggars belief’, says nursing leader
Published: 03 July 2009
Responding to a the House of Commons Health Select Committee’s report ‘Patient Safety’
RCN responds to publication of Lord Darzi's progress report
Published: 30 June 2009
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) responds to the publication of Lord Darzi’s report, "High Quality Care for All: Our Journey So Far".
RCN response to ‘Building Britain’s Future’
Published: 29 June 2009
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) responds to the publication of Building Britain’s Future.
RCN launches new sexual health skills framework
Published: 22 June 2009
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) launches new guidance for sexual health guidance.
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year 2009
Published: 04 June 2009
Skin cancer nurse wins RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year 2009
Politicians support Nurses' Day
Published: 12 May 2009
Political support for nurses' day encouraging says RCN
RCN urges Northern Ireland Assembly to reject proposed nursing cuts
Published: 20 April 2009
RCN calls for the Assembly to send a clear message to the Northern Ireland Executive on the proposed loss of 722 nursing posts
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 Wales meets shadow government at Conservative Party Conference
Published: 06 April 2009
RCN Wales meets shadow government at Conservative Party Conference
RCN Chief Executive and General Secretary visits South Wales NHS Trust
Published: 24 March 2009
RCN Chief Executive and General Secretary visits South Wales NHS Trust,
RCN Member, Lorraine Morgan, appointed to the National Partnership Forum for Older People
Published: 23 March 2009
RCN Wales Member, Lorraine Morgan, appointed to the Welsh Assembly Government National Partnership Forum for Older People
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