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RCN appoints permanent General Secretary and Chief Executive
Professor Nicola Ranger takes up the role with immediate effect.
Updated: 8 March 2025 -
Health and social care employers must reduce work pressures as number of nursing staff experiencing suicidal thoughts rises
New RCN report shows workplace issues are contributing to mental health crises, as we launch a pilot scheme to improve working conditions through culture change.
Updated: 8 February 2025 -
Lord Darzi's NHS report shows investment in nursing is needed now
The Prime Minister must back up his mission to repair the NHS with new investment to boost nursing recruitment.
Updated: 10 February 2025 -
RCN demands ‘significant reset in pay’ as government starts NHS pay review process for next year
We’ve responded to the health secretary’s letter of instruction to the NHS Pay Review Body for the 2025-26 pay round.
Updated: 7 March 2025 -
NHS pay consultation in England: members vote reject
Two-thirds of members who voted said the 5.5% pay award isn’t enough.
Updated: 7 March 2025 -
New Chair and Vice Chair of RCN Congress announced
Linda Bailey and Patience Bamisaye will oversee the main debates and discussions at the RCN’s annual nursing event.
Updated: 24 September 2024 -
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
