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Supportive policies, fair pay, and culture: RCN launches independent sector employment standards
The 7 standards outline what we expect from employers of nursing staff in the independent health and social care sectors.
Updated: 17 March 2025 -
Nurse-to-patient ratios and ending corridor care: our prescription for the NHS
We’ve contributed to an independent investigation into the performance of the NHS in England by highlighting what must be done to address the nursing workforce crisis – from implementing nurse-to-patient ratios, to eradicating corridor care and supporting mental health of nursing staff.
Updated: 16 February 2025 -
Government must fix broken nurse education model
Ahead of the budget, RCN analysis shows new nurse numbers are collapsing in every English region.
Updated: 28 March 2025 -
Thousands of student nurses could leave courses within 5 years, RCN analysis shows
Financial pressures, struggling services and worsening pay prospects are among the reasons why an alarming number of students in England are leaving nursing courses.
Updated: 13 May 2025 -
‘Without nursing, you cannot succeed’, RCN General Secretary tells MPs
Professor Nicola Ranger appeared in front of a cross-party committee of MPs to comment on the future of the NHS.
Updated: 10 June 2025 -
RCN launches toolkit to help members talk about inclusion
Inequalities can be created when people don’t act. This resource aims to empower and encourage people to take action.
Updated: 12 May 2025 -
Nursing must be at heart of plan to fix NHS, says RCN, as public consultation begins
Members urged to share expert views to shape 10-year vision for the NHS in England.
Updated: 9 September 2025 -
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
