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
Nursing and Care Quality Forum highlights importance of empowering nurses - RCN
Published: 25 May 2012
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) today (23 May) welcomed the publication of the Nursing and Care Quality Forum’s initial report, saying that it recognises the importance of empowering nurses to provide the highest standards of care across the board.
RCN response to National Audit Office report on diabetes services
Published: 23 May 2012
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) today (23 May) responded to the National Audit Office report into the management of adult diabetes services in the NHS. Dr Peter Carter, RCN Chief Executive & General Secretary, said:
RCN response to Health Select Committee report on training, education and workforce planning
Published: 22 May 2012
Responding to the Health Select Committee’s report on training, education and workforce planning, Royal College of Nursing Chief Executive & General Secretary, Dr Peter Carter, said:
RCN response to NHS Information Strategy
Published: 21 May 2012
Responding to the Department of Health’s newly published information strategy, “the Power of Information: Putting all of us in control of the health and care information we need”, Royal College of Nursing Chief Executive & General Secretary, Dr Peter Carter, said:
RCN response to NMC review of fees
Published: 17 May 2012
Commenting on the review of fees announced today by the NMC
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
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
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 Clinical Leadership Programme in Wales celebrates success
Published: 18 May 2012
RCN Clinical Leadership Programme in Wales celebrates success
RCN Wales Responds to Workforce Framework
Published: 18 May 2012
Royal College of Nursing in Wales Responds to Welsh Government’s ‘Staff are key to the future of the NHS – Health Minister launches new workforce framework
RCN in Wales gives evidence to the Wales’ Committee’s Inquiry into Residential Care for Older People in Wales
Published: 16 May 2012
RCN Wales gives evidence to Health and Social Care Committee's Inquiry on Residential Care for older people.
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