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How to perform a simple wound assessment
Cath and Callum’s advice on choosing the right dressings, using the TIME assessment tool and mastering soft bandaging
Updated: 29 August 2026 -
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Sleep apnoea: when snoring becomes dangerous
Sleep clinic nurse Karen explains her role supporting people needing treatment for one of the most common – and treatable – health conditions
Updated: 29 August 2026 -
Overtime, Bank Shifts and Next Steps at East Cheshire Trust
An update on the position from Regional Officer, Paul O'Keefe.
Updated: 29 August 2026 -
Surprise award for RCN Corridor Care campaign at National Health and Safety conference
Andrew Mather, Vice-Chair of the RCN’s UK Health and Safety Representatives Committee, shares his experiences of attending the 2025 Hazards Conference and the suprise of the RCN winning a health and safety award for it's Corridor Care Campaign.
Updated: 30 August 2026 -
Nursing students to receive upfront placement expenses payments
New system will reduce out-of-pocket costs for clinical placements, but the RCN says wider financial pressures remain
Updated: 1 September 2026 -
Nuffield analysis shows why government must not repeat mistakes of the past if it is to retain more nurses, says Royal College of Nursing
RCN Chief Nursing Officer Professor Lynn Woolsey said: "Ministers need to acknowledge and address the impact of service pressures on staff retention and employers need to deliver better support."
Updated: 31 August 2026 -
RCN members voice concerns over parking charge plans
The move to reintroduce parking charges for staff at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow has been postponed after feedback from RCN members outlining their concerns.
Updated: 31 August 2026 -
Safe nurse staffing levels are critical to Scotland’s health
Our manifesto includes a call for the introduction of mandatory minimum nurse-to-patient ratios for all health and care settings. Without safe nurse to patient ratios, people are being put at risk.
Updated: 31 August 2026 -
The courage and dignity of the nursing profession
RCN President, Bejoy Sebastian reflects on recent moments of solidarity, pride and inspiration from nursing staff in the UK and internationally.
Updated: 31 August 2026 -
New expenses system will provide some financial relief but inadequate financial support means poverty still a daily reality for nursing students, says Royal College of Nursing
Executive Director for RCN England Patricia Marquis, said: “A comprehensive new package of financial support is needed for student nurses, as is bold reform to a broken tuition fee model and measures to ensure all nursing graduates can secure employment.”
Updated: 1 September 2026
