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‘We need a long COVID compensation scheme’: nurses take their fight for key workers to the PM
Cass and Rachel contracted long COVID while working during the pandemic. Now, they face financial uncertainty and say support for sufferers remains inadequate. That’s why they’re visiting Downing Street to demand better for key workers with long COVID.
Updated: 16 July 2024 -
Is the NHS Cancer Plan a turning point – from a nursing perspective?
The NHS Cancer Plan sets out a bold vision for care that fits around people’s lives. In this blog, RCN Cancer Forum Vice Chair Lauren reflects on what the plan means for nursing, neighbourhood care and the growing number of people living with and beyond cancer on behalf of the RCN Cancer Forum Commi...
Updated: 10 February 2026 -
Surprise award for RCN Corridor Care campaign at National Health and Safety conference
Andrew Mather, Vice-Chair of the RCN’s UK Health and Safety Representatives Committee, shares his experiences of attending the 2025 Hazards Conference and the suprise of the RCN winning a health and safety award for it's Corridor Care Campaign.
Updated: 1 April 2026 -
Working in understaffed services is making nurses sick, as new research shows staff suffering nightmares and panic attacks
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Professor Nicola Ranger, said: “Nursing staff are being driven to ill health from working in understaffed and under resourced services. And what’s worse, many feel they cannot take time off for fear of leaving their colleagues at the mercy of brutal pressur...
Updated: 17 April 2026 -
Health and social care employers must reduce work pressures as number of nursing staff experiencing suicidal thoughts rises
New RCN report shows workplace issues are contributing to mental health crises, as we launch a pilot scheme to improve working conditions through culture change.
Updated: 8 February 2025 -
The use of VR headsets to help with Parkinson's symptoms
Keith Wilson recently presented this research information at an older persons event to celebrate International Older Person's Day in October in Teesside. He has also presented at the Parkinson's UK Conference.
Updated: 12 May 2025 -
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 -
Coping With Grief While Caring for Others: A Mental Health Nurse’s Perspective on the importance of Self-Compassion and Self Care.
Watson’s Theory of Human Caring (1979) serves as a reminder of the enduring importance of compassion toward both oneself and others.
Updated: 3 February 2026 -
Statutory compliance in care homes
A practical guide for managers
Updated: 10 November 2025 -
Nursing support workers
Nursing careers resource
Updated: 16 January 2025
