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‘You can’t recruit your way out of a retention crisis’
RCN responds to release of NHS workforce plan for England, calling for investment in experienced nursing staff and better financial support for nursing students.
Updated: 30 June 2023 -
Trailblazing nurse hysteroscopist is RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year 2023
Vicky Burns has been recognised for her ground-breaking work treating women with gynaecological conditions.
Updated: 14 November 2023 -
'Don’t let this be the end'
Vote now in NHS strike ballot, as RCN leader says 'not voting helps the government'
Updated: 18 November 2023 -
RCN fights against ‘two-tier NHS’ and for all nursing staff providing NHS services in England to receive government-funded pay award
We’re demanding action from the Health Secretary after staff delivering NHS services won’t get the pay rise they expected.
Updated: 23 December 2023 -
Have your say: take part in RCN research on nursing pay
Share your experiences to help us shape the future of nursing pay and staffing.
Updated: 9 June 2023 -
NHS workforce crisis: ‘This catalogue of issues must be addressed urgently’
With still no sign of the long-promised workforce plan, our review of NHS England/Digital data reveals the depth of the nursing workforce crisis, with the UK government’s failure to invest in nursing putting patient care at risk.
Updated: 5 June 2023 -
RCN congratulates notable nurses on King's birthday honours list
A number of nursing staff have been acknowledged for their outstanding service and achievements.
Updated: 17 November 2023 -
RCN London announce this year’s Rising Star Award winners
They work throughout London, this year's Rising Stars come from across the globe. Find out more about who they are and the inspirational work they are doing.
Updated: 1 March 2024 -
NHS spend millions on temporary nursing staff in failure to close recruitment gap in London
New analysis from the RCN reveals how much money has been spent on temporary nursing staff from 2020-2022.
Updated: 6 December 2023 -
Making the case for facilities time and facilities agreements in the NHS
This guidance sets out the provisions in the Trade Union Act, looks at the benefits of union representation and facilities agreements and restates what the law and good practice say about the issue. It aims to provide you with information to make the case for facilities time and agreements. At the b...
Updated: 4 February 2021