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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10 Jul 2026
University funding: ‘Nursing students deserve better’
Cuts to funding for nursing courses will limit options for students and will ultimately have an impact on patient care
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7 Jul 2026
Who will be the next RCN President? You decide
RCN members will soon be able to vote for who they want as President, and as Council representatives
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6 Jul 2026
Patient safety must be at heart of NHS technology upgrade
Investment in nursing workforce and improvements to IT infrastructure must come first, says RCN
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6 Jul 2026
NHS staff standards must deliver accountability for employers, says RCN
Standards must be enforced to prevent staff walking away from ‘inhumane’ treatment at work
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18 Jun 2026
RCN stands up for nursing staff in general practice at parliamentary event
We take our fight for fair reward and recognition directly to MPs
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17 Jun 2026
Falling nurse numbers leave people with learning disabilities behind
With staffing down by a third and demand rising, the RCN calls for immediate action to protect the future of the learning disability nursing profession
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13 Jun 2026
Nursing leaders recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
Damehoods, OBEs and MBEs are given to recognise services to nursing
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12 Jun 2026
Violence in Belfast: ‘Racism has no place in our society’
The RCN is deeply concerned by reports of nursing staff being prevented from getting to work and feeling unsafe travelling home after their shifts
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12 Jun 2026
Health bill amendment a significant victory for nursing
Top-table seat secured for nursing in foundation trusts in England
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11 Jun 2026
RCN urges government to pause NHS workforce plan over staff shortages and AI
Upcoming 10-year plan in England fails to address persistent staffing decline, unsafe conditions and rising patient demand