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Don’t be scared of the ‘H’ word
Melissa Mungovan, from children's hospice service Demelza, challenges common assumptions about palliative care and hospices.
Updated: 14 November 2025 -
Nurses top list of public sector workers who should be paid more, as public says government ‘doesn’t value nursing’
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger, said: “These findings show the government is out of step with the public. Whoever you speak to, people overwhelmingly want nursing staff paid fairly, but yet again ministers put us at the back of the queue behind other professions. T...
Updated: 14 November 2025 -
Newly Registered Nursing Associate Guide
This updated guide assists student nursing associates in their transition to a registered nursing associate. It includes information on standards of proficiency, advice on registration and revalidation, an overview of preceptorship and further ways in which the RCN can support members with advice on...
Updated: 14 November 2025 -
Guidance on Statutory Compliance for Care Home Managers – Buildings and Premises
Following a 2024 RCN Congress resolution, we have developed practical guidance to help care home managers meet statutory responsibilities related to buildings and premises. Many care homes operate in ageing environments that can pose serious risks. This resource provides clear advice, a compliance c...
Updated: 16 November 2025 -
South West independent health and social care sector update
As we settle into summer, I thought it would be a good time to pause, reflect and share a bit about what I have been up to so far this year and remind you about some of the RCN professional resources you can tap into as members working in independent health and social care (IHSC).
Updated: 16 November 2025 -
Roadmap to the future: RCN career frameworks launched
These career frameworks set out what skills, knowledge and standards are needed for progression
Updated: 16 November 2025 -
Wales’s Nursing Workforce Improving, but Royal College of Nursing Warns That Shortfalls Remain
RCN Wales responds to the latest Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register data report showing an increase in nursing professionals on the register.
Updated: 16 November 2025 -
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‘My biggest career achievement? Getting a standing ovation from Millwall supporters’
From engineering to working at a football club, get to know RCN Deputy President Professor Alison Leary
Updated: 17 November 2025 -
Surge in international leavers exposes failure to grow domestic nurse workforce, RCN says in response to new NMC register data
RCN Chief Nursing Officer Lynn Woolsey, said: “These figures put pressure on Wes Streeting to come up with a 10-year workforce strategy to turn things around. Numbers studying nursing in the UK are falling through the floor and we are going to see a worsening picture as the figures are released."
Updated: 17 November 2025 -
A winning care home: Reflecting on seeing our Scotland Nurse of the Year in action
This week, as part of Care Home Open Week, I had the privilege of visiting Rashielee Care Home in Erskine, Glasgow, where their success at the RCN Nurse of the Year Awards speaks volumes.
Updated: 18 November 2025
