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A year of making the voice of nursing heard
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Professor Nicola Ranger, reflects on the continued impact on nursing staff and patients of corridor care and the results of our recent member surveys.
Updated: 6 January 2026 -
It’s time to vote – does 3.6% do enough to value nursing?
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger urges you to have your say by voting in the RCN pay consultations and joining the RCN Annual General Meeting.
Updated: 6 January 2026 -
Providing the evidence: demonstrating the expertise of nursing
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on developments impacting the future of the nursing profession and how we are representing our members’ voices to campaign for change.
Updated: 6 January 2026 -
Valuing expertise: nursing deserves recognition
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on the COVID-19 Inquiry and the need for nursing staff to be listened to and rewarded.
Updated: 6 January 2026 -
Your vote, your voice: securing change for our profession
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on meeting Health Secretary Wes Streeting MP and the introduction of the Employment Rights Bill to the UK parliament.
Updated: 6 January 2026 -
Nursing role profiles are out of date, unfair and unjust: new proposals don’t go far enough
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger responds to the new proposed NHS national nursing role profiles.
Updated: 6 January 2026 -
UK Government’s evidence on pay proves the need for direct negotiations
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on the UK government’s evidence to the Pay Review Body and this year’s Universal Health Coverage Day.
Updated: 6 January 2026 -
Level 7 apprenticeships funding continued following RCN action
The move is a win for the RCN after repeatedly raising concerns about the ‘damaging’ decision to remove funding back in May
Updated: 6 January 2026 -
Expanding our reach: Introducing the urgent and emergency care forum
In healthcare, language matters. It shapes how we think, how we collaborate, and—most importantly—how inclusive we are of the team who make up our diverse and complex system. That’s why we’re excited to share an important update about the Emergency Care Forum: we have changed the name to the Urgent ...
Updated: 6 January 2026 -
Investing in nurse education 'critical' for health reforms, says Royal College of Nursing as vital Level 7 Apprenticeship funding announced
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Professor Nicola Ranger, said removing the funding route for Level 7 Apprenticeships would be damaging and welcomed steps to see funding options restored to the vital specialist career routes.
Updated: 6 January 2026
