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A Competency Framework for Rheumatology Nurses
Rheumatology nursing has undergone significant changes since the publication of the original competency framework. This latest framework builds upon the foundations established in the first edition and is an important milestone in enhancing and refining professional standards in rheumatology nursing...
Updated: 17 May 2025 -
Royal College of Nursing responds to the IPPR ‘Our Greatest Asset’ report
Executive Director of RCN England Patricia Marquis said: “The government can only achieve its stated missions for growth and the NHS by prioritising health, including prevention. Doing that will require increased investment to scale up community and public health nursing services, whilst ensuring th...
Updated: 17 September 2024 -
Meeting the Health Needs of Children and Young People in Educational and Community Settings
This publication aims to provide information and professional guidance to health care professionals employed in a wide range of professional roles that provide or are responsible for the implementation of physical health needs delivery and training in nurseries, schools, and any other community sett...
Updated: 16 May 2025 -
NHS nursing staff vote to reject government pay award for current year
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger said: “We are witnessing a fundamental shift in the determination of nursing staff to stand up for themselves, their patients and the NHS they believe in."
Updated: 21 February 2025 -
Royal College of Nursing responds to the latest UCAS figures showing a further fall in the acceptances onto nursing degree courses
Executive Director of RCN England Patricia Marquis said: “The continuing collapse in the number of people accepted onto nursing courses should act as a warning sign to government of the urgent need to act. Ignoring this now would be an act of abandonment at a time of crisis."
Updated: 17 February 2025 -
Warnings about COVID-19 transmission ignored until it was ‘too late’, Royal College of Nursing tells Inquiry
Rose Gallagher, RCN Professional lead for Infection Prevention and Control, said: “Throughout the pandemic, the Royal College of Nursing regularly raised concerns and provided detailed evidence on how the virus was spreading and the need for greater, more specific protection."
Updated: 8 February 2025 -
Managing the Disposal of Pregnancy Remains
This updated publication provides clear guidance for all health care professionals, to ensure they have in place robust systems and processes for the safe and appropriate disposal of pregnancy remains, where the pregnancy has ended before the 24th week of gestation. This includes following an ectopi...
Updated: 5 May 2025 -
Royal College of Nursing responds to the Prime Minister’s remarks ahead of BBC Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg interview
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Professor Nicola Ranger, said: “Whether it’s the youngest or oldest in society, patient care is not at the standard it should be. And nursing staff feel professionally compromised."
Updated: 5 February 2025 -
Cervical Screening for Physically Disabled Women and Autistic Women
This clinical guidance provides resources for registered nurses, midwives and nursing associates who are responsible for providing cervical screening in any setting. The main intention is to encourage and facilitate the uptake of cervical screening for women and those with a cervix who have a physic...
Updated: 3 May 2025 -
NHS employers must reduce work pressures, as new figures show rise in nursing staff experiencing suicidal thoughts
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Professor Nicola Ranger, said: “It’s becoming increasingly clear that workplace pressures are contributing to a rise in suicidal thoughts among nursing staff. This is a very serious issue that requires the full attention of ministers and employers."
Updated: 8 February 2025
