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RCN Employment Standards crib sheet
In 2024 we launched our Employment Standards for Independent Health and Social Care Sectors. They set out what we expect employers in these settings to deliver for the nursing workforce. This quick reference crib sheet highlights how RCN reps can make sure these standards protect, empower and improv...
Updated: 4 November 2025 -
RCN Employment Standards Workplace Poster
A downloadable workplace poster to highlight the RCN’s Employment Standards in the Independent Health and Social Care Sector and what you should expect from your employer. The full standards can also be downloaded as publication code 011 603.
Updated: 4 November 2025 -
Health inequality in Ophthalmology
This blog looks at what is health inequality and how can we help our patients level the playing field.
Updated: 4 November 2025 -
Care Quality Commission pay consultation FAQs
Frequently asked questions on the Care Quality Commission (CQC) pay consultation for RCN members.
Updated: 5 November 2025 -
Nursing Students to Receive Specialist Training to ‘Unlock’ a Safer Northern Ireland for Women and Girls
From this autumn, nursing students at Queen’s University Belfast will be the first to receive dedicated training on domestic abuse and violence against women and girls as part of their degree.
Updated: 5 November 2025 -
Empowering Future Nursing Leaders: RCN Northern Ireland Leadership Challenge Returns
Registered nurses from across Northern Ireland gathered for a transformative day of leadership development at the RCN Northern Ireland HSC Leadership Challenge, which took place at the Hilton Templepatrick.
Updated: 5 November 2025 -
HSC pay consultation results: urgent action required on pay
Clear message from nursing staff in Northern Ireland that meaningful change urgently needed in the nursing profession, and the first step is to sort pay.
Updated: 5 November 2025 -
RCN Northern Ireland lodges formal dispute over failure to implement pay award
Absence of a pay award in Northern Ireland will once again push nursing staff out of pay parity with colleagues across the UK
Updated: 5 November 2025 -
RCN Northern Ireland moves towards strike action over 'shameful' failure to pay nursing staff
No confirmation of pay award in sight for HSC in Northern Ireland
Updated: 5 November 2025 -
Honouring Second World War nurses from across Ireland
The RCN Northern Ireland History of Nursing Network has held an event to commemorate nurses who served the Second World War at home and abroad.
Updated: 5 November 2025
