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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 -
NHS reforms under 'direct threat' from broken nurse education model
Universities admissions figures show just 130 extra students started nursing courses this year compared with 2023.
Updated: 12 December 2024 -
New Chair and Vice Chair of RCN Council elected
Carmel O’Boyle will lead our governing body with Natalie Brooks elected as Vice Chair.
Updated: 11 May 2025 -
RCN demands emergency package of measures to boost nurse recruitment in March budget
We’ve written to the health secretary calling for urgent action to address the large fall in applicants to nursing degree courses in England.
Updated: 15 July 2024 -
Pay justice now: government must enhance nursing salaries to combat NHS staffing crisis
We’re demanding a significant pay enhancement of ‘several thousand’ to stem the exodus of nursing staff, alongside a substantial above-inflation NHS pay rise.
Updated: 21 May 2025 -
Almost half of GP nursing staff haven't received promised pay rise, RCN survey reveals
Government must fund pay increase for general practice nursing staff now.
Updated: 14 October 2024 -
Israel and Gaza conflict: RCN reiterates call for ceasefire as MPs prepare for vote in UK parliament
We continue to condemn attacks on health care workers and their patients amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in the Middle East.
Updated: 21 July 2024 -
Get involved in research: RCN launches new free resources
We’ve helped create e-learning modules to inspire and support nursing staff to engage in clinical research.
Updated: 9 October 2024
