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RCN launches toolkit to help members talk about inclusion
Inequalities can be created when people don’t act. This resource aims to empower and encourage people to take action.
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RCN calls for decriminalisation of abortion: ‘Treat it as a health care issue’
Our updated position on decriminalisation of Termination of Pregnancy follows a debate at RCN Congress.
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Learning disability nursing crisis leaving gaps in care, RCN says
We're calling on the UK government to act with 'unparalleled ambition' to invest in and reimagine the nursing specialty, as course-acceptances and staff numbers are shown to be falling at an alarming rate.
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New Chair and Vice Chair of RCN Council elected
Carmel O’Boyle will lead our governing body with Natalie Brooks elected as Vice Chair.
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Government position on pay increase for nursing ‘deeply offensive’, RCN says
As the UK government submits its evidence to the Pay Review Body for 2025/26, we say the proposed figure for nursing staff proves nursing staff were right to ask for direct pay negotiations.
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NHS reforms under 'direct threat' from broken nurse education model
Universities admissions figures show just 130 extra students started nursing courses this year compared with 2023.
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Governance update: Member Resolution and Disciplinary Policy
We’ve updated our policy to ensure a fair and just process around managing member complaints concerning the conduct of other members.
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Corridor care: 'Devastating testimony' shows patients are coming to harm
RCN report reveals harrowing statements from thousands of nursing staff, showing how widespread the issue is across the UK.
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Nursing must be at heart of government adult social care commission, says RCN
Social care reform is long overdue, but the issues affecting the nursing workforce can’t wait 3 years for change.
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NHS pay: your increase is late
Government failing to deliver on promises to nursing – staff must get significant pay rise and pay reform now
