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‘Ministers must urgently invest in inclusive mental health services’
A new report reveals inequality in accessing talking therapies among Black and minority ethnic people. The RCN is calling for improvements in the diversity of the mental health workforce so those delivering care are reflective and responsive to the needs of the population.
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RCN members at the Care Plus Group continue their campaign for fair pay ahead of Christmas
Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) employed by Care Plus Group (CPG) are taking a week of industrial strike action from today. They will be striking for five days from 7.00am on Monday 18 December to 8.00am on Saturday 23 December (inclusive).
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Royal College of Nursing comments on Panorama programme ‘Care Workers Under Pressure’
Royal College of Nursing Director for England, Patricia Marquis, said: “The findings of this investigation are deeply disturbing and, tragically, far from unique. There is modern slavery operating within our care system and it needs taking out root and branch."
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RCN Scotland calls Scottish government budget statement a 'missed opportunity'
Today's (19 December) Scottish government budget statement is light on detail and leaves nursing staff no wiser about the government's commitment to the Agenda for Change review.
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RCN New Definition of Nursing: Background research and rationale
This summary explanation aims to provide the background to developing the revised RCN definition of nursing in support of the professional framework. It explains the reasons for the choice of language terms and the emphasis placed on the definition.
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Royal College of Nursing responds to the Pay Review Body letter
Royal College of Nursing General Secretary and Chief Executive, Pat Cullen, said: “This letter is extremely late and it confirms the next pay award will be late too. There is no evidence that the government has honoured its commitment to improve how the process works despite a consultation earlier this year. Nursing staff received the lowest pay award in the public sector for 2023/24 - we end the year in formal dispute with ministers and campaigning for a pay rise that addresses the staffing crisis in the NHS."
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COVID JN.1 variant: RCN seeks assurance on new PPE advice
We’ve contacted chief nursing officers in all 4 UK countries and the UKHSA to find out what action will be taken in response to WHO’s statement on a new COVID-19 variant of interest.
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Royal College of Nursing responds to NHS England Urgent and Emergency Care Daily Situation Report
Royal College of Nursing Director for England, Patricia Marquis, said: “Nursing staff are being stretched to their limit, and the public deserves better care. Bed occupancy is at its highest level this year, and is now higher than this time last year. This will inevitably lead to unsafe and undignified patient care. In some trusts, one nurse could be left caring for 10, 15, or more patients at a time, and patients are being treated in the back of ambulances, in corridors, and on chairs and trolleys."
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How does peer networking work?
What to expect when you join the RCN's peer support network for members who are neurodivergent or have lived experience of disability.
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Sammi's story
Sammi discusses her experience as a Deaf nurse including disclosing a disability, getting reasonable adjustments and what makes an inclusive workplace.
