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‘Equity is our clear ambition. Diversity is our underused asset. Inclusion is our future.’
As we launch our EDI strategy, we’re making commitments to our members over the next 5 years to put equitable experiences for all members at the heart of what we do.
Updated: 29 October 2024 -
Urgent workforce intervention needed as nursing applications fall by 27% in 3 years
Government-funded nursing degrees, introduction of maintenance grants and a loan-forgiveness scheme could all support the next generation of nursing staff.
Updated: 16 December 2024 -
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 -
Corridor care: NHS trusts in England to monitor effect on patient harm
Following our calls for corridor care to be a ‘never event’, new NHS England guidance says care outside of a normal cubical or ward environment should not be normalised.
Updated: 15 June 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
