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?
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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
GP mental health nurse is RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year 2025
A senior mental health nurse has won the award for empowering patients in managing their mental health and transforming access to emotional support
New NHS nursing profiles: ‘Staff need access to timely job evaluations’
We’ve ensured members' voices were considered in changes to the profiles, to support fairer pay and career progression
RCN Activism Strategy will support members to effect change in nursing
Details of our new plan to grow our activist community, to empower members to be influential and to show how action results in real change
Your England and Wales NHS pay awards are here
Is this increase enough? Get ready to have your say and check your details are up to date
Pay Award for HSC staff in Northern Ireland signed off by Minister
The Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt, has announced that he has signed off on a pay award in line with the Pay Review Body (PRB) recommendation of a 3.6% pay rise for those employed under Agenda for Change terms and conditions for 2025-26.
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