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BRIEFING: Initial findings from the Royal College of Nursing 2026 Last Shift Survey

18 May 2026

This briefing sets out some of the key headline findings from our 2026 survey, and the implications for nursing. We will continue to use this dataset to support our work on staffing for safe and effective care.

For further information, please contact papa.ukintl@rcn.org.uk

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