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Nurses Demand Action: New RCN Manifesto Sets Agenda for Health and Social Care Reform Ahead of Senedd Election
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) in Wales has today launched a bold manifesto “Stronger Nursing, Stronger Nation” ahead of the 2026 Senedd election, calling on all political parties to prioritise nursing and patient care as a cornerstone of their campaign platforms.
Updated: 23 February 2026 -
Working in hot weather
An advice guide for RCN members who are working in hot weather or extreme heat.
Updated: 24 February 2026 -
Staffing levels
An advice guide to help RCN members raise concerns about unsustainable pressures and safe staffing levels.
Updated: 24 February 2026 -
Bullying and harassment
A guide for RCN members experiencing bullying and harassment including sexual harassment at work.
Updated: 24 February 2026 -
Appraisals and performance reviews
A checklist for RCN members providing advice on preparing for a constructive appraisal or performance review.
Updated: 24 February 2026 -
Pioneers of mental health nursing: An introduction
This blog provides an introduction to six pioneers of mental health nursing who changed the ways in which we thought about or changed our practice.
Updated: 24 February 2026 -
Empowering access to cervical screening
This blog looks at the Very Important Invitation Project, a unique service running across Suffolk and North East Essex with the main aim of increasing accessibility and uptake of cervical screening. The project focuses on removing barriers to cervical screening for those most at risk of health inequ...
Updated: 24 February 2026 -
'Any new plan for the workforce in England must not shy away from difficult choices', says Royal College of Nursing
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger said: “As the largest workforce in the NHS, nursing stands ready to be part of the solution, but our voice must be heard for the plan to succeed.”
Updated: 24 February 2026 -
Nursing Workforce Standards poster
This poster highlights the RCN's 14 Nursing Workforce Standards, which are required to secure a nursing workforce able to deliver the safe, effective, compassionate, person-centred nursing care our patients and service users need and deserve.
Updated: 24 February 2026 -
Nuffield Trust report highlights 'devastating consequences' of failure to invest in community nursing
RCN Head of Nursing, Carli Whittaker, said: "Only new and sustained investment can ensure there are enough expert community nurses embedded in every community, and that children and young people get the care they need.”
Updated: 16 March 2026
