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The transformative power of pursuing what you love
Senior staff nurse Delyth Jones, who discovered powerlifting in her 40s, shares how the sport transformed her confidence, wellbeing and career, ultimately taking her from burnout to becoming a Commonwealth Champion.
Updated: 28 January 2026 -
RCN student members meet Deputy CNO to help shape professional strategy
Student nurses made their voices heard on the issues affecting students and newly registered nurses, including financial pressures and the challenge of balancing placement hours
Updated: 8 March 2026 -
Finding my voice: My journey on the RCN Students Committee
Natasha Green, the former RCN Students Committee Eastern region representative, talks about the great personal and professional benefits the role has given her.
Updated: 7 March 2026 -
‘All signs are pointing to a corridor care disaster this winter and ministers must now take urgent steps to keep patients safe’, warns Royal College of Nursing
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger said:. "All signs are pointing to a corridor care disaster this winter and ministers must now take urgent steps to keep patients safe."
Updated: 9 March 2026 -
Reading’s private nursing service, 1873 to 1940
In keeping with other voluntary hospitals in the late nineteenth century the Royal Berkshire Hospital (RBH), Reading, introduced a private nursing service. At the time, these were a popular employment option for many nurses. This blog uses the archival records of the RBH to explore the scheme.
Updated: 9 March 2026 -
NHS pay in England: ‘We need formal negotiations now’
Pay reform talks were promised, now they need to happen, health unions say in a joint letter to the Westminster government
Updated: 17 February 2026 -
Don’t waste time and start pay talks now, NHS unions tell health secretary
Wes Streeting has been warned by NHS unions not to waste any more time before starting formal negotiations on pay and reform.
Updated: 17 February 2026 -
RCN position on Mpox infection and the protection of healthcare workers by employers
RCN position on Mpox infection and the protection of healthcare workers by employers
Updated: 1 November 2024 -
Statements: how to write them
A guide for RCN members asked to write a statement for an investigation at work, in response to a complaint, or about an unexpected incident.
Updated: 19 February 2026 -
NHS terms and conditions: Agenda for Change
A guide for RCN members on Agenda for Change terms and conditions including sick pay, pay on appointment, pay progression, leave, overtime, maternity and reckonable service.
Updated: 19 February 2026