News
All the latest on current nursing issues, including employment matters, health and safety in the workplace, public health policy and clinical skills, as well as updates on the work of the RCN.
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5 Sep 2024
Paint loud in protest: sign making artist takes up residence at RCN
Artist Peter Liversidge is hosting a series of free sign painting workshops to help members amplify their voices.
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27 Aug 2024
NHS Scotland pay consultation opens today
RCN Scotland is consulting members working in the NHS on whether they accept or reject the 5.5% pay offer.
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26 Aug 2024
RCN calls to scrap unfair benefit rules for migrant nursing staff
Risk of workforce mass exodus as migrant nursing staff twice as likely to be in financial difficulty than domestic colleagues.
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23 Aug 2024
Nurse-to-patient ratios and ending corridor care: our prescription for the NHS
We’ve contributed to an independent investigation into the performance of the NHS in England by highlighting what must be done to address the nursing workforce crisis – from implementing nurse-to-patient ratios, to eradicating corridor care and supporting mental health of nursing staff.
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22 Aug 2024
RCN to consult members in Scotland on pay offer
The consultation will open at noon on Tuesday 27 August and close at noon on Friday 20 September 2024.
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20 Aug 2024
RCN demands urgent investigation into exploitative migrant care worker contracts
Rogue employers and repayment clauses are trapping migrant care workers in appalling conditions.
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20 Aug 2024
RCN Scotland responds to Scottish government’s NHS pay offer for 2024/25
RCN Scotland Board members are considering a pay offer for NHS Scotland staff from Scottish government.
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8 Aug 2024
Agenda for Change pay award in England: consultation now open
Ministers in Westminster have accepted the recommendations of the NHS Pay Review Body, including a 5.5% increase across all bands. Make sure your details are up to date and vote on whether you accept or reject the pay award.
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7 Aug 2024
Campaign win for RCN as UK government confirms Strikes Act will be repealed
We’ve opposed the legislation from the start. Now ministers have written to government departments to say the use of minimum service levels should be avoided during strikes.
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6 Aug 2024
Refusal to treat: RCN guidance updated following health secretary comments
We’re supporting nursing staff fearful of racist attacks and providing practical advice during ongoing unrest.
