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My first time at Congress: Perspectives from the Vice Chair of the RCN Diabetes Forum
In this blog, Vice Chair of the RCN Diabetes Forum Debbie Holder, shares her thoughts and experiences on her first time at Congress and what it means to get involved.
Updated: 3 June 2026 -
Latest NHS Scotland workforce data shows continued reliance on bank and agency nursing staff, warns Royal College of Nursing
The latest NHS Scotland workforce statistics, published 2 June, show that gaps in the nursing and midwifery workforce across NHS Scotland are leading to continued reliance on supplementary staffing, with the cost of bank staffing increasing by £37.6m compared to last year.
Updated: 3 June 2026 -
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: SEND Reform: Putting Children and Young People First
RCN response to the Department for Education's consultation on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) reform: putting children and young people first.
Updated: 3 June 2026 -
Royal College of Nursing responds to Lord Mann’s review into antisemitism and other forms of racism in the NHS
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger said:. It’s absolutely essential that staff are safe at work, but the reality is racism in the NHS is on the rise, as is violence, aggression and sexual harassment. That these behaviours have become so normalised is alarming."
Updated: 4 June 2026 -
Managing Long-Term Conditions in the Prison Setting
A 2 day face-to-face workshop on 21 and 22 October 2026, for newly qualified nurses, those new to prison nursing and those working in long-term conditions roles.
Updated: 4 June 2026 -
Nursing and Midwifery Council 'severely undermining' trust in the profession, says RCN
RCN Chief Nursing Officer Professor Lynn Woolsey said the failing called into question whether the NMC it is fit for purpose as the nursing profession’s regulator.
Updated: 4 June 2026 -
Peripheral arterial disease: The vital role of nursing in early recognition and holistic care
For Legs Matter Week 2026, Annie explores the essential role nursing staff play in recognising Peripheral arterial disease (PAD), delivering holistic care, supporting self management and driving improvements in care pathways.
Updated: 4 June 2026 -
RCN Northern Ireland
All the latest news and events from Northern Ireland.
Updated: 4 June 2026 -
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Why nursing must refuse to cope
RCN Chief Nursing Officer Professor Lynn Woolsey says our collective voice is the force that will shape our futures
Updated: 5 June 2026 -
POLICY: Abortion law reform in Scotland
On 14 November 2025, the Expert Group on Abortion Law Reform in Scotland published its report, containing 36 recommendations. RCN Scotland have responded to the Scottish Government's stakeholder questionnaire on the recommendations.
Updated: 5 June 2026
