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Nursing workforce shortages and surging complexity are increasing the risk for patients and staff, warns nursing union

A challenging mix of a failure to fill the gaps in the nursing workforce and increasing patient need are leaving staff struggling to keep people safe, as a quarter say registered nurse numbers are so far below what is required that there is now a high risk of harm on shift.

Why recognising nursing as a STEM profession matters for Wales's future workforce

Scientific, technological and analytical expertise already underpin modern nursing practice; formal STEM status would strengthen recruitment, visibility and innovation across Wales.

Group Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

The Group Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee provides advice, leadership and oversight to the development, implementation and delivery of the Group EDI strategy.

Retiring from Work, Not from Activism

When people think of trade unions, they usually think of workers on the shop floor. At the RCN however, we know that reaching retirement doesn’t mean we have to retire from union activity.

RCN Nursing Support Workers' Day: celebrating diversity and inclusion

Join us on 23 November to shine a light on nursing support workers and their essential contribution to patient care.

System-wide failure in children's mental health, RCN says

Around half a million children and young people in England have turned to emergency departments for support since 2019

Cost-of-living crisis: students and early-career nurses need urgent support

Nursing students are facing increasing financial strain, while early-career nurses are overwhelmed by student debt and stagnant wages, RCN analysis finds

Racism allowed to ‘flourish’ in NHS, says RCN

We’re calling for strong action, more support for nursing staff, and an end to anti-migrant rhetoric from politicians