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  • 13 Feb 2026

    Bargaining guide for collective disputes

    Publication Code : 012 418

    This guide is designed to support RCN staff and representatives in handling disputes with employers using an organising approach. It aims to resolve workplace issues and also strengthen union presence, increase member engagement and build activism.

  • 26 Jan 2026

    Unsettled: How the proposed change to indefinite leave to remain could affect the retention of internationally educated nursing staff

    Publication Code : 012 361

    Internationally educated nursing staff make a vital contribution to the health of our nation with one in five nursing staff in the UK having studied overseas. However, UK government proposals to reform the settlement system pose a significant threat to the retention of brilliant and dedicated staff.

  • 23 Jan 2026

    RCN Institute: Highlights and achievements of 2025

    Publication Code : 012 373

    The RCN Institute of Nursing Excellence was established to bring together evidence, expertise and community in a way that enables the profession to tackle its most complex issues. This report offers a snapshot of what has been achieved in our first full year.

  • 22 Jan 2026

    RCN Register of Interests

    The purpose of this register is for members of RCN Council, Committees, Boards, external advisers and senior RCN staff to declare their interests outside of the RCN. We do this because they have a duty to act impartially and objectively, and to take steps to avoid any conflict of interest arising as a result of their membership of, or association with, other organisations or individuals.

  • 21 Jan 2026

    Traction Principles and Application

    Publication Code : 012 292

    The use of apparatus to apply traction to injured limbs has played an important role in the treatment of patients with fractures for centuries. This updated guidance provides information on applying traction and caring for patients safely whilst traction remains in place. It also reflects the variation in the application of traction across the UK.

  • 15 Jan 2026

    What should the next Welsh Government do?

    Publication Code : 012 364

    In May 2026, Wales will elect a new Welsh Government under a new electoral system. Ahead of the election, this survey of 1,156 RCN Wales members is a unique view of health and social care across Wales. Nursing staff are the backbone of patient care and the largest health workforce. Many are members of the Royal College of Nursing. This survey asks one key question: What does nursing need from the next Welsh Government?

  • 6 Jan 2026

    Menopause and Long COVID

    Publication Code : 012 346

    Women are disproportionately affected by Long COVID, and as the peak incidence occurs between the ages of 35-49, there may be overlap with symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. This guidance, based on available evidence and clinical expertise, aims to outline principles of assessment, diagnosis, management and support to facilitate self-help and recovery.

  • 17 Dec 2025

    Left Behind: a review of evidence on the career progression of NHS nurses

    Publication Code : 012 359

    There are many important dimensions to career progression, including specialisation, leadership and management, education responsibilities, and policy and advocacy roles. This report on the career progression of nurses specifically focuses on progression within the Agenda for Change banding structures within the NHS, across the UK.

  • 9 Dec 2025

    Nursing in Numbers 2025 (Welsh language version)

    Publication Code : 012 370

    Your one-stop guide to the size, strengths and vulnerabilities of the nursing workforce in Wales. Keep it to hand for up-to-date information on nursing in the Welsh NHS and independent sector – and what the Welsh government needs to do to keep patients safe into the future. This is the Welsh-language version of this report. There is also a version in English under publication code 012 369.

  • 9 Dec 2025

    Nursing in Numbers 2025

    Publication Code : 012 369

    Your one-stop guide to the size, strengths and vulnerabilities of the nursing workforce in Wales. Keep it to hand for up-to-date information on nursing in the Welsh NHS and independent sector – and what the Welsh government needs to do to keep patients safe into the future. This is the English-language version of this report. There is also a version in Welsh under publication code 012 370.

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