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 research on healthcare for adults over 50
Published: 15 August 2008
Commenting on the British Medical Journal research paper on healthcare for over 50 year olds, Chief Executive & General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), Dr Peter Carter said:
RCN supports Sexual Health Week 4th – 10th August
Published: 04 August 2008
Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), said: “Nurses are often the first point of contact when dealing with sexual health issues, and this year’s theme for Sexual Health Week, It’s My Right! provides an opportunity to educate nurses on how to provide specific advice and information on sexual health for people with learning disabilities.
Hand hygiene alone will not reduce healthcare associated infections, warns RCN
Published: 30 July 2008
A King's College report commissioned by the RCN has found that institutional and management factors have just as significant impact on infection rates as hand hygiene
RCN calls for more training opportunities to improve care for People with Learning Disabilities
Published: 29 July 2008
The Royal College of Nursing is today calling on the Government to take immediate action to implement the recommendations of an Independent Inquiry to improve the delivery of care for people with learning disabilities.
Royal College of Nursing re-elects gay man to Chair its Annual Congress
Published: 25 July 2008
Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) - the world’s largest trade union for nurses - has re-elected a gay man to one of its most influential posts. Jason Warriner, a Matron for Sexual Health and HIV at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust will now serve as Chair of the RCN’s Annual Congress for a further two years. The RCN Congress is an important fixture within the world of nursing, where thousands of nurses from across the UK gather to debate healthcare policy and the future direction of the organisation.
Northern Ireland
RCN Northern Ireland welcomes proposals for health reform
Published: 18 February 2008
Responding to the publication today of detailed proposals to reform health and social care...
New Health Board must have strong nursing input
Published: 04 February 2008
Responding to the Health Minister’s announcement on the new structures for health and social care in Northern Ireland
New health board must have strong nursing input
Published: 04 January 2008
Responding to the Health Minister’s announcement on the new structures for health and social care in Northern Ireland
Scotland
Health Board must implement Vale of Leven recommendations, says RCN Scotland
Published: 07 August 2008
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland welcomes the ‘Independent Review of Clostridium difficile Associated Disease at the Vale of Leven Hospital’ published today and is pleased that the Scottish Government will be implementing its recommendations in full.
Health unions win 10 per cent increase on mileage allowances for nurses across the UK
Published: 02 July 2008
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has led negotiations with NHS employers over the past year and has won a 10 per cent increase in all Agenda for Change Standard and Regular Mileage Allowances for nurses across the United Kingdom.
Royal College of Nursing Scotland responds to audit of hand hygiene in healthcare settings
Published: 02 July 2008
RCN Scotland has welcomed the findings of the latest audit of hand hygiene of healthcare staff which shows nurses have exceeded the target set by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing.
Wales
Cardiff and the Vale Bed Closures
Published: 12 June 2008
Speaking following the BBC Wales reports that over a 10-year period Cardiff and the Vale NHS Trust is set to consult on the closure of Acute and Medical beds, Interim Director of RCN Wales Richard Jones said,
Reduced hospital acquired infection Rates in Wales
Published: 05 November 2007
Eirlys Warrington Chair of RCN Wales Welsh Board responds to press coverage that hospital acquired infection rates in Wales are lower than those in England.
RCN Wales welcomes pay announcement
Published: 05 July 2007
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) welcomes the Welsh Assembly Government's decision to implement the Pay Review Body's recommendation of a 2.5 per cent
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