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Half of England’s nursing staff could quit as new analysis reveals impact of decade-long attack on nursing pay
Professor Pat Cullen, RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, said: “This new analysis exposes the scale of the government’s sustained attack on nursing. Over a decade of below inflation pay offers, followed last year by the lowest award in the entire public sector, have caused hardship and forced thousands to consider quitting altogether."
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RCN members vote to reject pay offer for nursing staff in Northern Ireland
The results of the RCN’s consultation on the HSC pay offer for nursing staff in Northern Ireland have been announced.
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PARLIAMENTARY: Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill
RCN Scotland’s response to Health, Social Care and Sport Committee’s call for evidence on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill and Finance and Public Administration Committee’s call for evidence on the Financial Memorandum of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.
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Nursing guide for supporting people with learning disabilities
Find a range of topics on how to support people with learning disabilities to access high-quality health care and regular screening. From making reasonable adjustments to enhancing communication skills and understanding mental capacity, we signpost you to the most up-to-date available resources.
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Long overdue payments for nursing staff delivering NHS care
Following campaigning by the RCN, staff on Agenda for Change contracts who aren’t directly employed by the NHS will finally receive one-off payments promised last year by the government.
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Rising cost of living makes nursing staff reconsider future in the profession
More than half of nursing staff in the East of England could quit the profession in the next five years as the impact of low pay and the rising cost of living leaves most worse off than a year ago.
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RCN to new First Minister: 3 urgent steps to rescue Welsh NHS
Helen Whyley, Director of RCN Wales, has written to the First Minister calling for immediate action to protect patients and secure the future of nursing in Wales.
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Nursing staff could quit after cost-of-living reality sets in
Survey reveals more than half of respondents said they are likely or very likely to quit nursing in the next 5 years due to low pay and cost of living pressures.
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Why does dementia sometimes destroy family relationships? How understanding can help
RCN Fellow Professor June Andrews reflects on her professional work supporting people with dementia and their families, from her view as a nurse and also as a family carer.
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Caring for People with Liver Disease including Liver Transplantation: a Competence Framework for Nursing
This framework describes the professional standards expected of practitioners when caring for people with liver disease including liver transplantation. It includes competencies for liver transplantation and is supported by Norgine Pharmaceuticals Ltd. This publication is currently being reviewed; an update is planned for 2025.
