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The need for ethical thinking when working with risk of suicide
This blog explores the complex nature of working with people who may be recurrently suicidal and present to mental health services in crisis. These situations create ethical tensions between safety and autonomy, and the ‘action/consequences model’ offers some food for thought.
Updated: 26 September 2025 -
Government must provide certainty on pay, says Royal College of Nursing
Responding to rumoured pay award recommendations reported in The Times, RCN Director of Legal, Employment and Member Relations, Jo Galbraith-Marten, said: “This level of award will do little to turn things around. Nursing is crucial to delivering the government’s reforms, but the profession is in cr...
Updated: 26 September 2025 -
RCN President talks to nursing home staff about their work
Bejoy Sebastian, President of the Royal College of Nursing, has visited the Eastern region to see the work being carried out by staff in nursing homes.
Updated: 26 September 2025 -
What happens at a Branch event?
An insight into what happens at a branch learning event. Vice chair of the South East Board, Rosemary, shares her experience of visiting a Surrey Branch event.
Updated: 27 September 2025 -
Hear from Claire: Why You Should Apply for an RCN Foundation Spring Grant
Claire Sutton, our Head of Independent Health and Social Care (IHSC), explains why and how you should apply for an RCN Foundation Spring Grant
Updated: 27 September 2025 -
Addressing the gender health gap: Where are the women's voices in research?
On average, women in the UK live longer than men, but they spend three more years in poor health. This Blog discusses the disparities further.
Updated: 28 September 2025 -
RCN and BMA in Wales unite to launch petition to end corridor care
The Royal College of Nursing and the British Medical Association in Wales raise the alarm on patient safety in Welsh hospitals and health care services
Updated: 28 September 2025 -
RCN Wales and BMA Cymru Wales unite to launch petition to end corridor care
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and the British Medical Association (BMA) in Wales have joined forces to address the alarming state of corridor care in Welsh hospitals and health care services.
Updated: 27 September 2025 -
Caring for Infants, Babies, Children and Young People Requiring Palliative Care
Safe and effective palliative care requires specific competencies for nursing and support staff who work with children and their families in a range of settings. This framework sets out competencies for knowledge and skills across 5 topic areas in children’s palliative care relevant to career stages...
Updated: 28 September 2025 -
Royal College of Nursing responds to a study published in BMJ Quality & Safety showing ward nurse shortages linked to higher death rate
Lynn Woolsey, RCN's Chief Nursing Officer, said: “This report is yet more evidence of the clear link between nurse shortages and higher patient mortality. As the highly-skilled, 24/7 presence in hospitals nursing staff should be a priority for investment but the reality is we are undervalued and sho...
Updated: 28 September 2025
