New data on nurses and nursing students in Scotland underlines scale of workforce crisis

RCN Scotland has renewed its call for an urgent nursing retention strategy to attract new people to and keep more experienced nurses in the profession.

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Student finances: practical tips

Struggling to make your finances add up? It’s not easy, but knowing how to navigate Universal Credit, council tax, budgets and more could make all the difference

Royal College of Nursing responds to The King's Fund review on mental health care in England

RCN Head of Nursing Practice and Professional Lead for Mental Health Stephen Jones said: “It’s positive to see increased access and investment in mental health services in England, but the size of the mental health nursing workforce is only just returning to 2010 levels as demand continues to rise."

Royal College of Nursing responds to the roll out of Martha’s Rule to hospitals in England

Royal College of Nursing Director for England Patricia Marquis said: “Nursing staff are patients’ greatest advocates and stand ready to ensure Martha’s Rule has an immediate impact and leaves a lasting legacy."

Israel and Gaza conflict: RCN reiterates call for ceasefire as MPs prepare for vote in UK parliament

We continue to condemn attacks on health care workers and their patients amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in the Middle East.

HoNF volunteers receive the Wikimedia UK, Partnership of the Year Award

History of Nursing Forum volunteers for the 'Women in Red’ project, which uploads nursing history to the Wikipedia website, received the above award at the annual Wikimedia UK community on-line meeting in November 2023.

RCN slams late NHS pay rise for 2024 as government belatedly starts pay review process

We’ve responded to the health secretary’s letter of instruction to the NHS Pay Review Body for the 2024 to 2025 pay round.

Male Factor Fertility publication

This blog explores the recent publication from the Fertility Nursing Forum focusing on male factor fertility. We also focus on the collaboration of specialist team members to write the document.

Flexible working: a guide for RCN reps

With more nursing staff seeking flexibility in their working hours, Maggy explains how she’s helped members achieve a better work-life balance