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Royal College of Nursing responds to plans for a new early warning system for NHS patient safety
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger said: “The guaranteed way to improve care is to raise staffing levels. In the NHS today, one nurse can be left caring for 10, 15 or more patients at a time. The situation is drastically unsafe."
Updated: 28 November 2025 -
Can GPNs stop leg ulcers in their tracks? Absolutely - my role as a PCN TVN
There has much talk since the publication of the Burden of Wounds research back in 2015 about what needs to be improved and how within wound care. Key stakeholders have worked tirelessly over the last 5 years to develop protocols, guidance, best practice statements and capability frameworks for staf...
Updated: 29 November 2025 -
The fear of saying no: a hidden challenge in general practice nursing
This Blog explores the often-overlooked challenge of the fear of saying no within general practice nursing. As the scope of nursing responsibilities continues to expand, this issue is increasingly relevant to the profession impacting patient safety, professional boundaries, and the well-being of nur...
Updated: 29 November 2025 -
A New Dawn For Nursing: halfway health check
This report provides an overview of progress at the halfway point in our 2023-2027 five-year strategy. A New Dawn for Nursing aims to inspire, champion and support the nursing community to deliver the best possible care.
Updated: 29 November 2025 -
RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year 2025 award winners
RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year 2025 award winners
Updated: 30 November 2025 -
Let's turn the tide on type 2 diabetes
RCN Fellow Linda Nazarko says that the rise of type 2 diabetes is a tragedy that can be averted.
Updated: 30 November 2025 -
'More needed to boost student and nurse staffing levels’, Royal College of Nursing responds to new nurse education measures announced by the health secretary
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Professor Nicola Ranger, said: “These modest changes may improve the experience for current nursing students but more is needed to boost student and nurse staffing levels in the face of the current crisis."
Updated: 30 November 2025 -
Supporting older people across the frailty pathway
How can each of us in our individual roles support older people across the Frailty Pathway?
Updated: 1 December 2025 -
Unlocking the benefits of student nursing placements in diverse environments
Michelle Raddings, our Lead Nurse for Independent Health and Social Care in Yorkshire & Humber, recaps a panel discussion at this year's RCN Congress in Liverpool.
Updated: 1 December 2025 -
RCN Congress 2025 - a personal view
When I attended my first RCN Congress, many years ago I had no idea what to expect. I eventually did attend and I have been a Congress advocate ever since. I recently attended 2025 RCN Congress and this was my experience.
Updated: 1 December 2025
