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Huge increase in nursing staff quitting early poses risk to NHS reforms
We’re calling on the UK government to substantially raise pay and introduce loan forgiveness measures now.
Updated: 8 April 2025 -
RCN Awards 2025: nominate an outstanding nursing colleague
Tell us who should receive an RCN Award, as we get ready to celebrate members who’ve made a difference to the lives of others and the wider nursing profession through their voluntary work for the RCN.
Updated: 4 April 2025 -
Tuition fee increase is ‘bad news for patient care’
A loan forgiveness model for nursing staff who commit to working in the NHS and public services must be introduced.
Updated: 4 November 2024 -
Agenda for Change non-pay commitments do not address challenges facing NHS nursing staff
These recommendations are a missed opportunity to reset priorities and demonstrate nursing is valued.
Updated: 2 December 2024 -
RCN Presidential and Council elections results announced
The results are in for key leadership positions including President, Deputy President and Council members.
Updated: 26 July 2025 -
COVID inquiry: RCN questions Matt Hancock
We asked the former health secretary about absence of reporting on deaths, infection and self-isolation rates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated: 22 August 2025 -
Thousands of student nurses could leave courses within 5 years, RCN analysis shows
Financial pressures, struggling services and worsening pay prospects are among the reasons why an alarming number of students in England are leaving nursing courses.
Updated: 13 May 2025 -
‘Without nursing, you cannot succeed’, RCN General Secretary tells MPs
Professor Nicola Ranger appeared in front of a cross-party committee of MPs to comment on the future of the NHS.
Updated: 10 June 2025 -
RCN launches toolkit to help members talk about inclusion
Inequalities can be created when people don’t act. This resource aims to empower and encourage people to take action.
Updated: 12 May 2025 -
RCN calls for decriminalisation of abortion: ‘Treat it as a health care issue’
Our updated position on decriminalisation of Termination of Pregnancy follows a debate at RCN Congress.
Updated: 3 May 2025
