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Level 7 apprenticeships funding continued following RCN action

The move is a win for the RCN after repeatedly raising concerns about the ‘damaging’ decision to remove funding back in May

RCN Northern Ireland lodges formal dispute over failure to implement pay award

Absence of a pay award in Northern Ireland will once again push nursing staff out of pay parity with colleagues across the UK

NHS and HSC pay consultations results: 3.6% is not enough

Swift investment is needed now as RCN members deliver their verdict on a broken system that holds back nursing pay and careers

Nominations open to sit on influential RCN committees

Now's your chance to join the RCN's trade union and professional nursing committees

RCN AGM 2025 outcome: members vote in favour of six resolutions

Members came together at the RCN’s Annual General Meeting to vote on six important resolutions, reflect and ask questions

Protect the 'nurse' title: an update

The Westminster government has said it will protect the title “nurse” in law following a campaign by nursing leaders and Dawn Butler MP. But what happens next?

NHS pay: ‘Nursing staff are playing constant financial catch-up’

RCN analysis reveals severe pay erosion, with band 5 nurses being the worst hit

COVID inquiry: ‘There were no nurses left, it was just me’

Nursing testimony at the COVID-19 inquiry highlighted that the lack of staff available in the care sector led to a distressing and inadequate level of care during the pandemic

Reset needed for NHS 10-Year Health Plan in England to succeed

RCN says to make the Westminster government's vision for the NHS in England a reality, a new fully funded plan is needed to grow the nursing workforce – especially in community roles

RCN invites members to share views on Supreme Court judgment

The RCN is running a series of inclusive and supportive sessions for members to share their thoughts on the recent Supreme Court judgment and its impact on nurses and nursing

Roadmap to the future: RCN career frameworks launched

These career frameworks set out what skills, knowledge and standards are needed for progression

Public backs better pay for nursing as tens of thousands vote on NHS award

As RCN members have their say on a pay increase of 3.6%, the public shows its support for nursing

RCN publishes guidance for care home managers

The document provides practical support to help ensure patient safety

Dedicated care home nurse announced as RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year 2025

Kirsty Cartin was called "truly inspiring" for supporting staff and developing students in "a too often overlooked area of nursing"

Education collaboration agreed between RCN and International Council of Nurses

The RCN will work with the ICN to help more nursing staff grow and develop their careers

Spending Review won't transform nursing as RCN calls for action on workforce crisis

The RCN tells the Chancellor she must show ambition to improve nursing and patient care, following the government Spending Review

RCN pay consultations in England, Northern Ireland and Wales now open

The NHS Pay Review Body recommended a 3.6% consolidated pay uplift for all Agenda for Change staff in the NHS/HSC. Do you think this is enough?

Nursing workforce investment needed to tackle emergency care

The RCN demands more detail on how the staff needed to make new urgent and emergency care plans work will be supported

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