News from around the UK
Nursing headlines
RCN responds to Government decision on Pay Review Body
Published: 03 July 2009
The Royal College of Nursing says it expects governments in the UK to ensure the recommendations of the NHS Pay Review Body are paid in full and citing the current financial climate as a reason for rejecting recommendations is not acceptable.
RCN: Lack of focus on safety ‘beggars belief’
Published: 03 July 2009
The Royal College of Nursing says it 'beggars belief' that some NHS boards have never considered patient safety to be a priority and it is urging NHS managers to encourage their staff to raise concerns relating to patient safety where appropriate.
RCN launches revised ophthalmic nursing guidance
Published: 02 July 2009
The RCN is today (2 July 2009) launching a revised edition of The nature, scope and value of ophthalmic nursing.
News from England
Regional RCN OU Conference
Published: 21 June 2009
The Royal College of Nursing and Open University Strategic Alliance are delighted to present 'Surviving the Modern Healthcare Environment' a South West regional conference for final year nursing students and newly registered nurses.
Dr Carter Visits Exeter Hospice
Published: 21 June 2009
Dr Peter Carter, RCN Chief Executive & General Secretary visits Exeter Hospice, Hospiscare.
News from Northern Ireland
RCN pays respects to Mona Grey
Published: 14 June 2009
Memorial service for Northern Ireland's most distinguished nursing leader
Skin cancer nurse wins RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year 2009
Published: 05 June 2009
Iona McCormack wins the RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year 2009 title
Political support for Nurses' Day in Northern Ireland
Published: 12 May 2009
Support for Nurses' Day from Northern Ireland's political leaders
News from Scotland
July issue of RCN Scotland newsletter 'Frontline'
Published: 02 July 2009
RCN Scotland newsletter for July is now available to download.
Scotland's Public Health Act comes into force early - how will it affect you?
Published: 02 July 2009
Scotland's Public Health Act will be brought into force in September this year, and could affect nursing staff across Scotland.
Scottish Government listens to RCN on future community nursing
Published: 26 June 2009
The Scottish Government has announced a new approach to the modernisation of community nursing in Scotland. Having listened to the grave concerns of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland, the specialist skills of health visitors, district nurses and school nurses will not now be lost.
News from 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

