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.

17 Mar 2021
RCN Wales welcomes Senedd debate on NHS pay

Today members of the Senedd will debate NHS pay. Pay is an extremely important issue for our members and the Royal College of Nursing in Wales welcomes this debate.
17 Mar 2021
RCN urges EU members to apply for settled status

We’re encouraging members to apply to the EU settlement scheme by 30 June deadline.
17 Mar 2021
RCN Wales warns COVID-19 bonus is no replacement for fair pay for nursing

While a bonus for all NHS and social care staff in Wales is welcome, what nursing staff really need is a "significant and substantive pay rise".
11 Mar 2021
Members pause to remember colleagues one year on from declaration of pandemic

A one-minute silence has been held in memory of nursing staff who have died due to COVID-19.
11 Mar 2021
RCN reintroduces life memberships following 'gentle lobbying' of longstanding nurse

Free life memberships will be offered to nursing staff who’ve been RCN members for 50 continuous years or more.
10 Mar 2021
Three ways to help us campaign against government’s proposed 1% NHS pay award

Members can take simple steps to fight for fair nursing pay.
7 Mar 2021
Government must act now as report shows infection control guidelines are ‘fundamentally flawed’

New research strengthens calls for official review of the government’s COVID-19 infection control guidance.
5 Mar 2021
Student nurses given clarity on COVID-19 life assurance scheme

Health Education England updates guidance to clarify nursing students on placement are covered, following calls from members for clearer information.
5 Mar 2021
RCN champions overseas nursing staff and their support during the pandemic

Government must recognise contribution of overseas health care workers and grant automatic leave to remain in UK to these workers, their families and dependents.
5 Mar 2021
RCN to set up industrial action fund and members invited to Fair Pay For Nursing campaign update

Members urged to continue the fight for fair pay following the government’s recommendation to the NHS Pay Review Body (PRB) of a 1% pay award for NHS staff.