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RCN begins recruitment for permanent General Secretary and Chief Executive
The role needs a visionary leader with an unwavering commitment to nursing.
Updated: 23 May 2025 -
Agenda for Change pay award in England: consultation now open
Ministers in Westminster have accepted the recommendations of the NHS Pay Review Body, including a 5.5% increase across all bands.
Updated: 23 December 2024 -
‘Equity is our clear ambition. Diversity is our underused asset. Inclusion is our future.’
As we launch our EDI strategy, we’re making commitments to our members over the next 5 years to put equitable experiences for all members at the heart of what we do.
Updated: 29 October 2024 -
Urgent workforce intervention needed as nursing applications fall by 27% in 3 years
Government-funded nursing degrees, introduction of maintenance grants and a loan-forgiveness scheme could all support the next generation of nursing staff.
Updated: 16 December 2024 -
RCN calls on new government to work in partnership to tackle national health emergency
Our letter to Sir Keir Starmer says nursing staff have the solutions to overcome the significant challenges facing health and social care. Investment in staff must be his priority as PM.
Updated: 14 April 2025 -
RCN appoints permanent General Secretary and Chief Executive
Professor Nicola Ranger takes up the role with immediate effect.
Updated: 8 March 2025 -
COVID inquiry: failure to invest in nursing workforce left every care setting chronically understaffed
Pandemic response was deeply flawed, stemming from a failure at the very top of governments to plan, prepare and resource health and care services effectively, says RCN.
Updated: 16 December 2024 -
New nursing profiles don’t go far enough, says RCN
NHS pay bands must recognise the skills and experience of nursing staff.
Updated: 30 May 2025 -
RCN responds to NMC culture review
The nursing regulator must take immediate and ongoing action to resolve its culture and related performance issues.
Updated: 11 July 2024 -
'We desperately need safety-critical nurse-to-patient ratios enshrined in law'
RCN makes bold demands as new analysis shows only one third of shifts have enough nurses.
Updated: 26 November 2024
