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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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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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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Nursing leaders recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
Damehoods, OBEs and MBEs are given to recognise services to nursing
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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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Health bill amendment a significant victory for nursing
Top-table seat secured for nursing in foundation trusts in England
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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
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Belfast Trust nurse recognised for transforming neonatal eye care
Linda Hamilton is named RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year 2026 for her outstanding work improving eye care for premature babies
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Registered nurses must remain at the top table on NHS boards
Health Bill proposals are a ‘brazen attack’ on patient safety, says RCN
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RCN tells NMC time and patience have run out ‘Time and patience have run out’, RCN tells NMC
We need radical change to be delivered, as the NMC has failed to meet half of its regulatory standards
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RCN condemns ‘astounding failure’ of NMC
Our regulator is severely undermining public trust in nursing
