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Employment Rights Act: what does it mean for nursing staff?
The RCN continues to push the UK government to improve the working rights of our members and to protect those rights in law
Updated: 6 September 2026 -
The gift that builds families: Tackling inequality through inclusion, education and donor engagement
In this blog Lee discusses gamete donation, a clinical procedure but also a profoundly human act of generosity that can change a family’s future forever.
Updated: 6 September 2026 -
Early childhood health literacy: A nursing view
This blog explores how early childhood story sessions support literacy, language development, and family engagement, illustrating how social factors shape health literacy. It highlights the role of nurses in promoting learning, wellbeing, and early intervention beyond clinical settings.
Updated: 6 September 2026 -
RCN Warns of Nursing Graduate Jobs Crisis as NHS Pressures Deepen
Current indications suggest up to half of all nursing graduates in Wales may be left without a job when recruitment finally opens.
Updated: 6 September 2026 -
Leadership
Leadership subject guide from the Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum. Highlights key information resources.
Updated: 7 September 2026 -
Shining a light on learning disability nursing
Scottish Learning Disability Week is an important opportunity to celebrate people with learning disabilities, to raise awareness of the barriers they continue to face, and shine a light on the role we all have in creating a more inclusive Scotland.
Updated: 7 September 2026 -
Bargaining guide for collective disputes
This guide is designed to support RCN staff and representatives in handling disputes with employers using an organising approach. It aims to resolve workplace issues and also strengthen union presence, increase member engagement and build activism.
Updated: 6 September 2026 -
Violence and aggression towards A&E staff 'profoundly shocking', says Royal College of Nursing
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger said the NHS is becoming a more dangerous place to work, and this falls especially hard on female dominated professions like nursing.
Updated: 7 September 2026 -
Boardly speaking
If you are considering standing for election for the South East Board, I thought it might be helpful to share some of my reflections as Chair of the Board.
Updated: 7 September 2026 -
Reform UK publishes manifesto for Scottish election
This week, Reform UK has launched its manifesto for the Scottish Parliament election in May, highlighting its key commitmentto cut Scottish income tax below rates in England.
Updated: 7 September 2026
