Joint statement on the health consequences of the Safety of Rwanda Bill

Joint statement from the RCN, BMA, Doctors of the World and others on the health consequences of the Safety of Rwanda Bill.

Become a Changemaker Rep

Royal College of Nursing responds to Nuffield Trust report on learning disability

RCN Professional Lead in Learning Disabilities Nursing Jonathan Beebee said: “It is a damning indictment of the way health inequalities have been allowed to flourish that those with learning disabilities are dying much sooner and from preventable causes."

Royal College of Nursing responds to The King’s Fund’s annual social care review

RCN Director for England Patricia Marquis said: “Record demand for services and the second ever highest social care workforce vacancy rate paints a picture of a sector simply unable to meet the needs of an ageing population with increasingly complex needs."

Ministers should listen to NHS staff, not create false divisions, says RCN

Professor Pat Cullen, RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, said: “Nursing staff agree with NHS leaders that Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is vital to improving both the culture of the NHS and patient care. Ministers on a culture war crusade have no business lecturing NHS staff on what their services need."

Royal College of Nursing responds to NHS performance figures

Responding to the latest NHS performance figures, RCN Director for England Patricia Marquis said: “Horrendous waits are becoming normalised in a system that cannot cope with demand. Whilst the NHS continues to battle chronic nursing workforce shortages, the number of those waiting the longest has grown and waiting times for urgent cancer referrals are still way below target. Having the right amount of staff is intrinsically linked to providing quick, safe and effective care."

Royal College of Nursing responds to the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) report on patient safety investigations

Responding to the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) report on patient safety investigations, RCN Director for England Patricia Marquis said: “When things go wrong in the NHS it is vital they are investigated so lessons can be learnt, and steps taken to prevent them from happening again. All nursing staff, no matter their contractual status or role, should have an opportunity to input into investigations."

Statement of investment principles

RCN statement of investment principles

Congratulations and good luck to Win

Win Walker, Steward and Learning Rep at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, retires this month after after 49 years of service. She has been a rep for around 20 years providing invaluable help and support to members at the Trust. Thanks for all your dedication Win – enjoy a long and happy retirement!

Case studies demonstrating the value of nursing

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is committed to showcasing nurse-led innovation and building nursing's innovation capacity and capability.