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People with learning disabilities being denied human right to health and care, says new RCN review
RCN Chief Nursing Officer Professor Lynn Woolsey, said: “The findings of this review must be a warning that we cannot continue this path where learning disability nursing is consistently undermined. It’s a profession that is central to the safety, equity and human rights of people with learning disa...
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Cuts to nursing education at one of London’s largest providers put nursing in the capital at risk
RCN members working at London South Bank University stood in solidarity with colleagues against cuts to nurse education
Updated: 23 June 2026 -
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‘If we can get through this, what can stop us?’
Mental health student nurse James Savage talks about working through the pandemic, getting the COVID-19 vaccine, and staying positive in difficult times
Updated: 23 June 2026 -
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COVID-19 variants: our fight for your safety
As new variants of COVID-19 are identified, the RCN is demanding that nursing staff in all settings are adequately protected
Updated: 23 June 2026 -
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Dealing with death
A nursing student experiences the death of a patient for the first time
Updated: 23 June 2026 -
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'I've been given a second chance at nursing'
Hannah’s nursing career was cut short after she experienced a mental breakdown. She shares her encouraging story of hope.
Updated: 23 June 2026 -
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Supporting the families of members who’ve died due to COVID-19
Working with employers, we’re helping members’ families make claims under the coronavirus life assurance schemes
Updated: 23 June 2026 -
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Looking at the full picture
RCN Head of Legal (Regulatory) Roz Hooper explains how the NMC’s new approach to investigations will support nursing staff and improve patient care
Updated: 23 June 2026 -
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‘Each vaccination brings promise of a brighter future’
Anna shares her experience of giving the COVID-19 vaccine to people with learning disabilities
Updated: 23 June 2026 -
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Making safe PPE use a priority
To help support staff to use PPE correctly and with confidence, one trust has developed a new PPE safety officer role
Updated: 23 June 2026
