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'Some nurses are effectively working for free’
Overseas nursing staff are facing 'bullying tactics' with some employers forcing them to pay thousands if they want to leave their jobs. Here’s how we’re fighting back
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Mental health in the workplace
Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of Mind, shares his insights into how employers can support mental health and wellbeing at work
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‘Top-up' nursing salaries to combat dangerous staffing crisis, RCN demands
The government should make additional payments worth ‘several thousand pounds’ on top of salaries to prevent nursing staff leaving the NHS and tackle an ‘ever-worsening’ workforce crisis, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) says today [Friday 23 February].
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Urgent clarification needed on new Immigration Salary List, says Royal College of Nursing
Professor Pat Cullen, RCN General Secretary & Chief Executive, said: “These recommendations risk driving away overseas nursing staff from the health and care sector, just as services grapple with chronic workforce shortages."
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RCN Submission to the Pay Review Body 2024-25
This year’s RCN submission to the Pay Review Body sets out the case for a substantial and above inflation pay rise to address the worsening nursing workforce crisis and the long-term reduction in the value of nursing pay. We urge the PRB to demonstrate its independence and recommend a substantial pay increase to help the recruitment and retention of nursing staff.
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Infection Prevention and Control Network
Find out the latest from the Infection Prevention and Control Network
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Royal College of Nursing responds to Royal College of Emergency Medicine report on infection prevention and control
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Pat Cullen said: "Emergency departments are crowded, undignified and dangerous. Nursing staff are doing everything possible to keep their patients safe but mounting pressures make everything a relentless battle."
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The dream of true recognition for our profession
Introducing our new NW Professional Nursing Committee Rep.
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Pay offer on the table for HSC staff in Northern Ireland
The Department of Health and trade unions have concluded pay negotiations for HSC staff on Agenda for Change (AfC) terms and conditions, which includes nursing staff.
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Early support hubs good first step, but needs to be the first of many, says Royal College of Nursing
RCN Head of Nursing Practice and Professional Lead for Mental Health Stephen Jones said: "The RCN has repeatedly pushed the government to invest in early mental health intervention and we’re pleased to see these calls recognised with additional funding for early support hubs. But as demand continues to rise, this must be one step of many."
