Royal College of Nursing responds to Liberal Democrats plan on ambulance handovers and corridor care

RCN Acting General Secretary and Chief Executive, Professor Nicola Ranger, said: "Corridor care is a national emergency and ending it needs to be a priority for politicians in this election."

Human Papillomavirus (HPV), cervical screening and cervical cancer

This updated edition includes guidance for registered nurses working in a range of health care settings, in particular those involved in women’s health, cervical screening, and public health. It focuses on an overview of HPV (including the current vaccination recommendations), the national cervical ...

Royal College of Nursing responds to the Liberal Democrat's 2024 General Election manifesto

RCN Acting General Secretary and Chief Executive, Professor Nicola Ranger, said: "Improving access to outside hospital services is the right commitment, but the sums offered fall far short. Any meaningful expansion will require more than the £8bn extra promised each year. Overstretched nursing staff...

‘Recommitting to old targets not enough’ – RCN responds to Conservative Party manifesto

RCN Acting General Secretary and Chief Executive, Professor Nicola Ranger, said: “Nursing staff want firm commitments to turn around the crisis in health and care but this manifesto stops short of providing them. Recruiting and retaining more nurses is urgent, but recommitting to old targets in rhet...

Note on General Meetings

Explanation on voting procedure for a General Meeting

Guidance on General Meetings

Our Royal Charter

Our Royal Charter was awarded to us in 1928 by King George the 6th.

‘No place to hide for new government' – Royal College of Nursing responds to rise in NHS England waiting list figures

Patricia Marquis, Executive Director of RCN England, said: “Waiting lists are up and there will be no place to hide for the next government when it comes to bringing them down. Excuses, vague promises and unambitious levels of investment will not get patients the care they need."

Royal College of Nursing responds to the Labour Party’s 2024 General Election manifesto

Acting RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Professor Nicola Ranger, said: “The millions on waiting lists must be a priority for the next government and an expansion of appointments is desperately needed. Nurses provide the majority of patient care and turning the service around urgently requi...

RCN position statement on infertility provision for the UK 2015

Position statement providing members with a background to key issues relating to the access of NHS IVF treatment in the UK. It also sets out the implications for nursing and the RCN's recommendations.