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Long COVID: nursing staff still being denied access to financial support
We’re urging the UK government to act and recognise COVID complications as occupational following recommendations from the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council made 2 years ago today.
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Nurse-to-patient ratios and ending corridor care: our prescription for the NHS
We’ve contributed to an independent investigation into the performance of the NHS in England by highlighting what must be done to address the nursing workforce crisis – from implementing nurse-to-patient ratios, to eradicating corridor care and supporting mental health of nursing staff.
Updated: 12 July 2026 -
Department of Health must match England's landmark investment in nursing, says RCN Northern Ireland
The RCN in Northern Ireland has urged the Department of Health to immediately match the significant new commitments to nursing staff announced today in England.
Updated: 12 July 2026 -
COVID inquiry: nursing staff were put at risk as the voice of the profession was ignored
RCN said nursing staff were shut out from pandemic response, as we gave evidence about the inadequate provision of PPE and infection prevention and control guidance.
Updated: 12 July 2026 -
Hold direct pay talks in England to fix NHS, RCN tells health secretary
The RCN – and 2 other leading health unions – want Wes Streeting to abandon the time-consuming NHS pay review body process.
Updated: 12 July 2026 -
RCN invites members to share views on Supreme Court judgment
The RCN is running a series of inclusive and supportive sessions for members to share their thoughts on the recent Supreme Court judgment and its impact on nurses and nursing
Updated: 12 July 2026 -
Pay spine plans stopped: government 'failing nursing, the NHS and patients'
Nursing staff 'bitterly let down' as ministers confirm no separate pay spine for nursing
Updated: 12 July 2026 -
RCN Council statement calls for an end to the deliberate targeting of health workers and health systems
Conflict in the Middle East: RCN reiterates call for immediate and permanent ceasefire.
Updated: 12 July 2026 -
RCN publishes guidance for care home managers
The document provides practical support to help ensure patient safety
Updated: 12 July 2026 -
'Nurse' title must be protected, says RCN
We’re urging the UK government and political parties to back a proposed bill that will protect the title
Updated: 12 July 2026
