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Sickness
A guide for RCN members covering sickness meetings, sick notes, menopause, occupational health, redeployment, annual leave, sick pay, stress, pregnancy and sick leave, and dismissal.
Updated: 25 March 2026 -
Having a family toolkit
This toolkit is designed to provide you with all the information you need about becoming a working parent, including maternity, paternity and adoption leave, pay, changing employment and your rights on returning to work. It also includes information on time off for dependants and flexible working.
Updated: 26 March 2026 -
Celebrating nursing excellence in the capital: introducing two new RCN Fellows
Introducing our two new RCN Fellows in the London region who were recognised at the RCN Awards on 26 March 2026
Updated: 27 March 2026 -
A National Care Service for Scotland
national care service Social Care in Scotland
Updated: 1 April 2026 -
The campaign continues at the South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Staff and patients alike find onsite parking at the South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust not only frustrating but it also adds significant stress and unnecessary worry to their day.
Updated: 4 April 2026 -
Northern Pride: a powerful mix of joy, connection and purpose
Attending Northern Pride in Newcastle this year was a truly special experience, made even more meaningful by being part of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) delegation.
Updated: 4 April 2026 -
Health inequality in Ophthalmology
This blog looks at what is health inequality and how can we help our patients level the playing field.
Updated: 4 April 2026 -
RCN Employment Standards crib sheet
In 2024 we launched our Employment Standards for Independent Health and Social Care Sectors. They set out what we expect employers in these settings to deliver for the nursing workforce. This quick reference crib sheet highlights how RCN reps can make sure these standards protect, empower and improv...
Updated: 4 April 2026 -
RCN Employment Standards Workplace Poster
A downloadable workplace poster to highlight the RCN’s Employment Standards in the Independent Health and Social Care Sector and what you should expect from your employer. The full standards can also be downloaded as publication code 011 603.
Updated: 4 April 2026 -
NHS pay award does nothing to show nursing is valued, says Royal College of Nursing
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger said: “This pay award is entirely swallowed up by inflation and does nothing to change the status quo – where nursing is not valued, too few enter it and too many quit. It is a grotesque decision to again favour doctor colleagues for ...
Updated: 3 April 2026
