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2025/26 NHS pay - update
RCN Executive Director for England Patricia Marquis shares an update on the 2025/26 NHS pay situation, outlining the urgent need for structural reform and fair recognition of nursing staff across the UK.
Updated: 27 January 2026 -
A year of progress: the RCN’s reflections on CYP nursing
2025 was an inspiring year for Children’s Nursing within the RCN. Despite workforce pressures, policy change, and rising acuity in paediatric services, our community has remained unwavering in its commitment to improving the lives of babies, children, young people and their families.
Updated: 27 January 2026 -
Moving and handling
A guide for nursing staff on correct moving and handling techniques.
Updated: 25 January 2026 -
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: NHS Standard Contract 2026/27
RCN response to NHS England's consultation on the NHS Standard Contract 2026/27.
Updated: 10 February 2026 -
The untold story of nurses in infection prevention and control
The blog highlights nurses' often-overlooked role in pioneering infection prevention, from Florence Nightingale's data-driven reforms to Edna C. Morse's pioneering hand hygiene research. It shows their innovations remain crucial today for patient safety and antimicrobial stewardship.
Updated: 9 February 2026 -
Championing nursing research - now and for years to come
Director of RCN Institute of Nursing Excellence, Professor Jane Ball, shares why nursing research matters and introduces the new RCN Research Strategy.
Updated: 9 February 2026 -
Diabetes rehabilitation: Everyone should be invited to Refocusise
In this blog, Diabetes forum member Samantha talks about her 'Refocusise' initiative and how it is changing the lives of those living with type 2 diabetes.
Updated: 9 February 2026 -
NHS headed towards 'worse corridor care disaster than last year', warns Royal College of Nursing
Executive Director of RCN England Patricia Marquis said: "Nursing staff have repeatedly warned about the crisis in our hospitals, but now the numbers enduring long waits has skyrocketed year on year, rising further before the cold weather is even here. Ministers need to act to protect patients this ...
Updated: 9 February 2026 -
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Make Work Pay - Electronic and Workplace Balloting
RCN response to the Department for Business and trade's consultation on making work pay; the draft code of practice on electronic and workplace balloting for statutory union ballots.
Updated: 10 February 2026 -
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: AI Growth Lab
RCN response to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology's call for evidence on AI Growth Lab.
Updated: 10 February 2026
