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RCN launches new pensions forecaster

Published: 08 February 2012

The Royal College of Nursing has today launched a new tool to help RCN members decide which way they wish to vote on the Government’s NHS pensions proposals.

RCN warning over social care funding

Published: 08 February 2012

RCN warning over social care funding

Second Facebook Q&A on pensions

Published: 06 February 2012

A second question and answer session on the Government’s proposed changes to the NHS pension scheme will take place on the Royal College of Nursing’s Facebook page on Tuesday 6 February at 6pm.

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RCN London concerns over student places

Published: 02 February 2012

The RCN has highlighted its concerns over plans by NHS London to reduce the number of nursing student places in the capital.

Cecilia meets members at Barnet Hospital

Published: 02 February 2012

RCN Deputy President Cecilia Anim visited Barnet Hospital last month to meet nurses and health care staff delivering care to patients.

Health bill upheaval

Published: 02 February 2012

The Health and Social Care Bill could spell huge disruption to health services in London. Following the RCN’s decision to oppose the bill, what could it mean for the capital?

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News from Northern Ireland

RCN pensions events in Northern Ireland

Published: 27 January 2012

Your opportunity to find out more about how the government's proposals will affect you

New telephone number for First Contact with RCN in Northern Ireland

Published: 23 January 2012

Improved access to employment relations advice for first time callers

Are you interested in attending RCN Congress?

Published: 20 January 2012

Further Congress places available for RCN members in Northern Ireland

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News from Scotland

RCN Scotland comment on report into ‘partnership’ working in NHS Scotland

Published: 01 February 2012

Nursing union leader comments on report into ‘partnership’ working in NHS Scotland

RCN opposes Scottish Government's plans to cut student nurse numbers

Published: 26 January 2012

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland opposes the Scottish Government’s plan to cut the intake of nursing students in 2012-13, announced today. The 10 per cent cut in the number of students starting a nursing or midwifery degree next year was not agreed with us and comes on top of a 12 per cent cut this year, meaning that total nursing and midwifery student intake numbers will be the lowest for 15 years.

RCN Scotland comment on Audit Scotland report on NHS

Published: 15 December 2011

Commenting on the Audit Scotland report, Overview of the NHS in Scotland’s performance 2010/11, Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland Director Theresa Fyffe said: “Today’s report highlights the very real challenges our NHS faces to balance its books, meet increasing service demand and improve Scotland’s health record. It’s a very honest assessment and it is clear to us that health boards cannot continue to save money by reducing the size of the NHS workforce, unless it wants to put at risk standards in patient care. The need to make difficult decisions on which services to prioritise and which to de-prioritise is becoming ever more urgent, so we need the Scottish Government to set out a clear vision of how the NHS can continue to deliver good quality healthcare and meet growing demand while its budget is at a standstill.”

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