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'Vulnerable people needing care cannot wait until 2028 for change’ - Royal College of Nursing responds to announcement of government commission on adult social care
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger, said: “Social care requires long overdue reform. Although today's announcement is a step in the right direction, the reality is that a commission due to report in three years' time will do little to solve the crisis in the here and now."
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NMC hearings: what to expect
We explain the process and how the RCN is here to support you
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'Nursing staff know even more challenging conditions are on the horizon’, Royal College of Nursing responds to the latest NHS England winter performance data
RCN Executive Director for England Patricia Marquis said: “Sadly, health and social care services begin the new year as the last one ended, under pressure and under-staffed. The latest figures show soaring numbers of patients with flu being treated in over-stretched hospitals, demonstrating just how fragile the whole system is including community and primary care."
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Royal College of Nursing responds to recent far-right race riots
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Professor Nicola Ranger, said: “Migrant nursing staff are precious members of our communities, hardwired into the very DNA of our health and care services – we ask government to ensure that anybody targeting them pays a very heavy price."
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Nursing must be at heart of government adult social care commission, says RCN
Social care reform is long overdue, but the issues affecting the nursing workforce can’t wait 3 years for change.
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Advanced Level Nursing Practice and Care of Pregnant and Postnatal Women
This updated guidance provides principles of good practice to clarify the role of nurses working in advanced nursing practice roles when providing care for pregnant and postnatal women.
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Our thoughts on neurodisability nursing
Chloe and Sarah reflect on the blog by Jonathan Beebee on whether the title 'Registered Nurse in Learning Disabilities' still reflects what they do and how it applies to their roles and experiences.
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RCN Congress 2024 in Wales. What was it all about?
RCN 2024 Congress in Wales served as a platform to address key issues in nursing and healthcare. This blog highlights some of the significant topics discussed during RCN Congress, shedding light on the evolving landscape of the profession and the challenges faced by nurses and healthcare workers.
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Royal College of Nursing responds to government decision to repeal anti-strike legislation
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Professor Nicola Ranger, said: “Nursing staff are a safety-critical workforce in health and care services, and when you prevent them from speaking out you put patients at risk. The government is absolutely right to heed our calls to repeal an Act that was harmful to industrial relations and did nothing to advance the cause of high-quality and safe patient care."
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Royal College of Nursing responds to comments from Wes Streeting MP on refusal to treat patients
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger said: “I’m sure like all of you, I’ve been horrified in the last week to see the appalling scenes across the country. Today, the Health Secretary has talked about his commitment to tackling any abuse of nursing staff and all health workers. Wes Streeting said that for him that this is grounds for turning away patients."
