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RCN calls for decriminalisation of abortion: ‘Treat it as a health care issue’
Our updated position on decriminalisation of Termination of Pregnancy follows a debate at RCN Congress.
Updated: 3 May 2025 -
Learning disability nursing crisis leaving gaps in care, RCN says
We're calling on the UK government to act with 'unparalleled ambition' to invest in and reimagine the nursing specialty, as course-acceptances and staff numbers are shown to be falling at an alarming rate.
Updated: 20 May 2025 -
Government position on pay increase for nursing ‘deeply offensive’, RCN says
As the UK government submits its evidence to the Pay Review Body for 2025/26, we say the proposed figure for nursing staff proves nursing staff were right to ask for direct pay negotiations.
Updated: 10 May 2025 -
NHS reforms under 'direct threat' from broken nurse education model
Universities admissions figures show just 130 extra students started nursing courses this year compared with 2023.
Updated: 12 December 2024 -
New Chair and Vice Chair of RCN Council elected
Carmel O’Boyle will lead our governing body with Natalie Brooks elected as Vice Chair.
Updated: 11 May 2025 -
Pay justice now: government must enhance nursing salaries to combat NHS staffing crisis
We’re demanding a significant pay enhancement of ‘several thousand’ to stem the exodus of nursing staff, alongside a substantial above-inflation NHS pay rise.
Updated: 21 May 2025 -
Israel and Gaza conflict: RCN reiterates call for ceasefire as MPs prepare for vote in UK parliament
We continue to condemn attacks on health care workers and their patients amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in the Middle East.
Updated: 21 July 2024 -
Get involved in research: RCN launches new free resources
We’ve helped create e-learning modules to inspire and support nursing staff to engage in clinical research.
Updated: 9 October 2024 -
RCN Eastern - Learning resources
The RCN Eastern team has shared details of opportunities for learning as a member of the RCN.
Updated: 15 November 2024 -
Rising cost of living makes nursing staff reconsider future in the profession
More than half of nursing staff in the East of England could quit the profession in the next five years as the impact of low pay and the rising cost of living leaves most worse off than a year ago.
Updated: 26 August 2024
