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'Bad care costs more in the long run', says Royal College of Nursing after chancellor's spring statement
Responding to the spring statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger said nursing is essential, safety critical infrastructure that is vital for the wellbeing of the population.
Updated: 1 August 2026 -
Fair pay for bank work
If you work on the bank, you should always be paid at your normal rate. Don't accept any less.
Updated: 1 August 2026 -
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Winter viruses: what nursing staff need to know
Symptoms, prevention tips and vaccination advice for the most common winter viruses
Updated: 2 August 2026 -
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Stopping smoking: are vapes the answer?
As we learn more about electronic cigarettes and their role in quitting tobacco, here’s what nursing staff need to know
Updated: 2 August 2026 -
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Work in independent health and social care? Here's how we're fighting for your rights
Your big questions answered on pay, terms and conditions, and how we can help
Updated: 2 August 2026 -
RCN Nursing Support Workers' Day is back this autumn
Join us on Sunday 23 November to highlight the essential contribution nursing support workers make to patient care
Updated: 2 August 2026 -
Care, commitment and professionalism: why we’re celebrating nursing support workers
This RCN Nursing Support Workers’ Day, we’re championing these vital roles with powerful stories, a video series, and events that shine a light on their legacy
Updated: 2 August 2026 -
Nursing staff meet health secretary ahead of 10-Year Health Plan
The next decade must promise to be brighter. That will require new investment alongside any reforms, and nursing must be at the heart of the plan
Updated: 2 August 2026 -
My first year as a committee member of the Cancer Forum
This blog covers my first year as a committee member of the Cancer Forum. This was a new experience for me and one I was looking forward to. I have had the opportunity to comment on new and revised documents, debate current issues relevant to my speciality, and share information with my colleagues.
Updated: 2 August 2026 -
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Coping with grief while caring for others
Jodie, a mental health nurse, reflects on the importance of self-compassion and self-care
Updated: 3 August 2026