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 calls on government to increase investment in anti-smoking measures
Published: 06 October 2008
A failure to increase investment in anti-smoking measures will further entrench health inequalities across the UK, according to the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). Today, the RCN threw its’ weight behind ASH’s latest report and recommendations in the fight against tobacco use.
RCN welcomes Andrew Lansley speech to Conservative Party Conference
Published: 30 September 2008
Responding to today’s speech by Shadow Health Secretary Andrew Lansley on the Conservative party’s plans for the NHS, Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing, said:
RCN: Quality acute and emergency care saves lives
Published: 26 September 2008
Commenting on the release of the Healthcare Commission report, Not just a matter of time – a review of urgent and emergency care services in England, Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), today said:
RCN responds to new MRSA figures from the Health Protection Agency
Published: 19 September 2008
RCN welcomes progress made by nurses and other healthcare workers on tackling infections
RCN: Nutritional Care is a top priority
Published: 19 September 2008
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) this week launched two new information resources for nurses and other healthcare workers to help them provide their patients with good nutritional care.
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
RCN Scotland welcome first step to improving palliative care
Published: 02 October 2008
Improvements to the way patients are cared for in the final stages of life, outlined in the Scottish Government’s action plan Living and Dying Well, are welcomed by RCN Scotland.
Patient jailed for attack on pregnant nurse
Published: 02 October 2008
A hospital outpatient who rammed a table into the stomach of a heavily pregnant nurse who was caring for him was jailed for three months earlier this week. RCN Scotland Associate Director Norman Provan comments.
RCN Scotland comments on Patients' Rights Bill
Published: 17 September 2008
RCN Scotland comments on the proposed Patient Rights Bill consultation.
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,
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
COPD and Asthma Nurses
Published: 07 June 2007
Nurses in Wales will be looking forward to April 1 when a ban on smoking in enclosed public places is introduced in Wales.Tobacco is a uniquely ...
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