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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 -
How RCN members took a stand - and won
When faced with an unexpected financial burden, RCN members in Nottinghamshire didn’t just accept the change—they organised, investigated, and pushed back. What followed was a powerful example of collective action leading to real change.
Updated: 3 April 2026 -
Honouring Second World War nurses from across Ireland
The RCN Northern Ireland History of Nursing Network has held an event to commemorate nurses who served the Second World War at home and abroad.
Updated: 5 April 2026 -
Empowering Future Nursing Leaders: RCN Northern Ireland Leadership Challenge Returns
Registered nurses from across Northern Ireland gathered for a transformative day of leadership development at the RCN Northern Ireland HSC Leadership Challenge, which took place at the Hilton Templepatrick.
Updated: 5 April 2026 -
Update on HSC pay award
Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt, has today confirmed that the full 12 months of backpay owed to HSC staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions will be paid following the recent January monitoring exercise.
Updated: 5 April 2026 -
Nursing Students to Receive Specialist Training to ‘Unlock’ a Safer Northern Ireland for Women and Girls
From this autumn, nursing students at Queen’s University Belfast will be the first to receive dedicated training on domestic abuse and violence against women and girls as part of their degree.
Updated: 5 April 2026
