How is NHS pay decided?
The NHS Pay Review Body process explained, plus what we’re demanding for nursing staff
Professor Dame June Clark: tributes to a nursing pioneer
Remembered fondly and with admiration by many RCN members, when Dame June spoke, people listened
Care home nursing: how I think we can work together, better
Katharina's stories demonstrate the valuable knowledge of care home nursing staff
A quick round-up of Congress 2025
What you might have missed in Liverpool
Nicola Ranger's Congress 2025 keynote speech
Key points from the RCN General Secretary’s address in Liverpool
Migrant nursing staff plan to leave UK due to low wages, abuse and ‘hostile environment’
RCN defines nursing support workers and their level descriptors
Trans cancer care: addressing inequalities
'We must commit to advocating for a health care system that truly serves everyone'
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News
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.
Your England NHS pay award is here
Is this increase enough? Get ready to have your say and check your details are up to date
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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Opinion
Care home nursing: how I think we can work together, better
Katharina's stories demonstrate the valuable knowledge of care home nursing staff
Trans cancer care: addressing inequalities
'We must commit to advocating for a health care system that truly serves everyone'
‘Nurse lecturer redundancies are an attack on nursing’
Proposed closure of nursing school at Cardiff University endangers the future of nursing
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Clinical
Working with time-critical medications
For some patients, timing is crucial. Here's how to support them
Tapping into memories to help patients with dementia
Sarah's programme, that sparks conversation and social skills, has been described as a "lifeline".
Menopause: the essentials for non-specialists
From symptoms to treatments, here’s what nursing staff need to know about menopause
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Advice
How to make your record keeping the best it can be
These three Rs will keep you and your patients safe
Are you eligible for benefit support?
Find out how much you could receive, and how the RCN can support you in claiming
A first-hand account of poor treatment at work and what to do if it happens to you
An RCN member recalls the time a colleague shouted at her, and what she'd do differently now
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People
Professor Dame June Clark: tributes to a nursing pioneer
Remembered fondly and with admiration by many RCN members, when Dame June spoke, people listened
What is a soul midwife?
Kiera takes a holistic approach in palliative care nursing, helping patients, carers and staff
Meet your new RCN President
From Kerala to critical care, Bejoy Sebastian shares his nursing journey
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Wellbeing
Shifting gears
How to stay well when you’re working irregular hours
Seven steps to overcome imposter syndrome
How to look out for the signs and take care of yourself if you're feeling severe self-doubt
What is vicarious trauma?
Witnessing distressing events can have a lasting impact. Discover the signs
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Career
What I do at work: associate practice educator
Gordon on why he loves his job and what makes it unique
Flexible working: know your rights
Top tips to give you the best chance of creating a better work-life balance
What I do at work: general practice nurse
As a lead nurse in general practice, Rebecca has a comprehensive and versatile skillset
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Action
How is NHS pay decided?
The NHS Pay Review Body process explained, plus what we’re demanding for nursing staff
A quick round-up of Congress 2025
What you might have missed in Liverpool
Nicola Ranger's Congress 2025 keynote speech
Key points from the RCN General Secretary’s address in Liverpool
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