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This catastrophe has been unfolding unchecked in our hospitals for far too long, warns Royal College of Nursing
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger said: “This is the tragic reality when people are left to wait in overcrowded and under-resourced A&Es"
Updated: 8 June 2026 -
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Ballot on industrial action for Health visitor team leaders in Glasgow
Updated: 8 June 2026 -
Why we do not support the National Care Service Bill
Despite agreeing with the aims behind the Bill, Colin Poolman outlines why we cannot support it.
Updated: 8 June 2026 -
Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act FAQs
Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act FAQs safe
Updated: 8 June 2026 -
Changes to BSW Bank arrangements - Member meeting
Join RCN representatives, members and staff to discuss changes to bank arrangements across BSW, this affects Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust.
Updated: 8 June 2026 -
RCN Scotland responds to the Auditor General’s report on delayed discharges
RCN Scotland has responded to an Audit Scotland report on delayed discharges.
Updated: 8 June 2026 -
A lot done, but more to do
It's been six months since I updated you on my activity representing you. That time has flown by and there has been a lot of important workstreams progressed in the first half of this year.
Updated: 8 June 2026 -
RCN Review of Membership Categories
The RCN wants to find out your views as part of a review of our membership categories and subscription plans.
Updated: 9 June 2026 -
Matron Mrs Sophia Hogg: an advocate for mid-19th Century nursing
The focus of this blog is Matron Mrs. Sophia Hogg and her role in establishing skilled nursing at Reading’s Royal Berkshire Hospital (RBH) between 1839-1846. Information in this blog was obtained from the RBH archive which provided an invaluable insight into nursing during Mrs. Hogg’s time.
Updated: 9 June 2026 -
Risedale Nursing Homes signs recognition agreement with the RCN
Risedale Nursing Homes has formally signed a recognition agreement with the Royal College of Nursing (RCN)
Updated: 9 June 2026
