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.

22 Oct 2021
Care Quality Commission warns of a “tsunami of unmet need”

Annual CQC State of Care report exposes the detrimental impact of nursing staff shortages across health and care.
21 Oct 2021
'Services already unsafe and unsustainable' : RCN responds to Health Minister's claims

As daily COVID-19 cases rise above 40,000 for over a week, the RCN urges government to stop denying pressure on nursing staff
20 Oct 2021
Susan Aitkenhead elected to European Federation of Nurses Executive Committee

The RCN Deputy General Secretary will sit on the committee responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction to the EFN.
20 Oct 2021
Voting for contested RCN Trade Union Committee and Professional Nursing Committee seats opens

Three seats across the two committees are being voted on. Plus, nominations to elect a nurse member to the Scotland seat on the PNC have reopened.
20 Oct 2021
RCN calls for long-term investment in nursing ahead of government’s budget

Government must fund measures that will retain existing nurses, train the next generation and sustain health and care services if it is serious about tackling health inequalities.
20 Oct 2021
NHS pay in Wales: indicative ballot on industrial action opens on 4 November

RCN members working for the NHS in Wales on Agenda for Change contracts are to be asked whether they’d be willing to take industrial action in an indicative ballot launching on 4 November.
18 Oct 2021
NHS pay in England: indicative ballot on industrial action opens on 4 November

The ballot will gauge members’ appetite for taking this next step in our fight for fair pay.
14 Oct 2021
RCN Wales in trade dispute with Welsh government over 3% pay award for NHS Wales nursing staff

Members have stated that 3% is not enough so we're asking for further pay negotiations.
13 Oct 2021
RCN Nursing Awards winners are announced

The awards showcase the diversity of nursing, recognising the commitment, compassion, and clinical excellence of the entire nursing team.
12 Oct 2021
NHS pay in Scotland: indicative ballot on industrial action now open

RCN members in Scotland have until 8 November to let us know about their willingness to take industrial action.