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Dismissal
A guide for RCN members covering dismissal, including information about types of dismissal and employment tribunal time limits.
Updated: 29 September 2026 -
Fixed-term contracts
A guide for RCN members covering fixed-term contracts.
Updated: 29 September 2026 -
Our profession has seen visions for social care come and go, but this time must be different, says Royal College of Nursing in response to PM’s speech
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger, said: "The Prime Minister is right to recognise the skill and dedication of staff in social care, and to acknowledge how badly they’ve been failed, but the reality is nurse numbers alone have fallen by a third in the last decade. His...
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When leadership meets dedication – RCN General Secretary visits Scotland’s Nurse of the Year
Today (19 September), Nicola Ranger, RCN General Secretary & Chief Executive, visited Rashielee Care Home in Erskine, to meet with our 2025 Scotland Nurse of the Year, Kirsty Cartin, who manages the care home and her award-winning Deputy, Jennifer Carruthers, our 2025 winner of the Care Home Nursing...
Updated: 29 September 2026 -
Facilities Time - Securing reasonable time off for your rep duties
Facilities time is the paid time off that accredited trade union representatives (reps) are legally entitled to to carry out their union duties and the training required to fulfil the role. This resource covers how to secure reasonable time off for your rep duties.
Updated: 29 September 2026 -
Welcome RCN Students!
The RCN Library and Museum isn’t just the biggest nursing resource in Europe, it’s a hub of support, learning and wellbeing for our members across the UK.
Updated: 29 September 2026 -
National Care Service vision must include nursing investment, says RCN
As Andy Burnham sets out his future plan for reforming social care, the RCN says meaningful change will require a nurse-led approach
Updated: 29 September 2026 -
Safety, equity and expertise: A turning point for learning disability nursing
Following the publication of the RCN’s UK review of learning disability nursing, Chair of the RCN Learning Disability Nursing Forum Sarah Jackson shares her reflections on the review - and how we’ll be using this week’s RCN Learning Disability Nursing Forum in Focus Week to sound the call for member...
Updated: 29 September 2026 -
The Power of Community: Why Join the RCN Scotland Community of Practice for Care Home Nurses Working with Older Adults
Ahead of the fourth session of the Community of Practice for Care Home Nurses Working with Older Adults, Carol Dale discusses the benefits of joining this growing network.
Updated: 29 September 2026 -
Facilities Time for RCN Representatives - A guide for line managers
Facilities time is the paid time off that accredited trade union representatives (reps) are legally entitled to to carry out their union duties and the training required to fulfil the role. This resource is a guide for line managers.
Updated: 29 September 2026
