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International law must be used to protect nursing staff in conflict zones
An RCN report highlights increasing incidents of violence against staff and health facilities, and accounts from nursing staff working in war zones
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Empowering mental health nurses: how psychosocial interventions are changing practice
A new RCN training programme is giving nurses the tools to intervene earlier, support families, and improve outcomes for patients
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Valuing the expertise of care home staff
We must work together to ensure the right decisions are made for our residents, says Katharina
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How is NHS pay decided and what are we asking for?
The NHS Pay Review Body process explained, plus what we’re demanding for nursing staff.
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Nursing Workforce Standards update: key changes to protect staff further
Support for senior nurses when they speak out, staffing uplift figures and planning for pandemics are among the latest changes
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RCN Wales responds to Welsh Government's NHS pay award for 2025/26
NHS Wales staff on Agenda for Change contracts will receive a 3.6% pay increase backdated to 1 April 2025.
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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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RCN reports 55% rise in members facing racist abuse
We’re calling for urgent action, demanding employers prioritise tackling racism, and warning politicians to end their use of anti-migrant rhetoric
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Weight loss drugs: the essentials for non-specialists
Have you heard people talking about Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro? Here’s what nursing staff need to know about these medications
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New nursing profiles don’t go far enough, says RCN
NHS pay bands must recognise the skills and experience of nursing staff.
