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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4 Jul 2025
COVID inquiry: ‘There were no nurses left, it was just me’
Nursing testimony at the COVID-19 inquiry highlighted that the lack of staff available in the care sector led to a distressing and inadequate level of care during the pandemic
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3 Jul 2025
Reset needed for NHS 10-Year Health Plan in England to succeed
RCN says to make the Westminster government's vision for the NHS in England a reality, a new fully funded plan is needed to grow the nursing workforce – especially in community roles
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19 Jun 2025
RCN invites members to share views on Supreme Court judgment
The RCN is running a series of inclusive and supportive sessions for members to share their thoughts on the recent Supreme Court judgment and its impact on nurses and nursing
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18 Jun 2025
Roadmap to the future: RCN career frameworks launched
These career frameworks set out what skills, knowledge and standards are needed for progression
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16 Jun 2025
Public backs better pay for nursing as tens of thousands vote on NHS award
As RCN members have their say on a pay increase of 3.6%, the public shows its support for nursing
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13 Jun 2025
RCN publishes guidance for care home managers
The document provides practical support to help ensure patient safety
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12 Jun 2025
Dedicated care home nurse announced as RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year 2025
Kirsty Cartin was called "truly inspiring" for supporting staff and developing students in "a too often overlooked area of nursing"
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11 Jun 2025
Education collaboration agreed between RCN and International Council of Nurses
The RCN will work with the ICN to help more nursing staff grow and develop their careers
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11 Jun 2025
Spending Review won't transform nursing as RCN calls for action on workforce crisis
The RCN tells the Chancellor she must show ambition to improve nursing and patient care, following the government Spending Review
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9 Jun 2025
RCN pay consultations in England, Northern Ireland and Wales now open
The NHS Pay Review Body recommended a 3.6% consolidated pay uplift for all Agenda for Change staff in the NHS/HSC. Do you think this is enough?
