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Staffing for Safe and Effective Care. A Health and Safety Representative’s Resource
This updated resource is to assist and support health and safety representatives in recognising health and safety problems linked to unsafe staffing levels, from poor moving and handling practice to missed breaks and long working hours. It recognises the role that learning representatives and stewar...
Updated: 28 July 2024 -
Nursing recruitment still going backwards, as RCN urges ministers to intervene
Executive Director of RCN England, Patricia Marquis, said: “Every student accepted onto a nursing course today is starting the journey towards an incredible and fulfilling career, but the reality is we need many, many more to do the same. The numbers joining the profession have fallen once again, do...
Updated: 13 January 2025 -
Gender Pay Gap Report 2023
This report outlines the statistics of the gender pay gap at the Royal College of Nursing, 2023.
Updated: 23 August 2024 -
Mental health nursing literature review
This publication is a review of readily available literature on the role of the mental health nurse in improving the physical health care of people diagnosed with severe mental illness as part of the Parity of Esteem work programme.
Updated: 2 August 2024 -
NHS Pay Review Body 2024-2025 Pay Round: Royal College of Nursing Wales (RCN Wales) evidence
This paper provides supporting evidence the to Pay Review Body (PRB) relating specifically to Wales.
Updated: 29 September 2024 -
Corridor care: unsafe, undignified, unacceptable
The impact on patients and staff of providing care in corridors and other inappropriate areas.
Updated: 1 November 2024 -
Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy sets out a pathway over the next 5 years to becoming a more diverse, inclusive, and reflective membership organisation that truly understands and represents the voices of our members. Equity is our clear ambition; diversity is our underused asset; inclusi...
Updated: 13 May 2025 -
State of the Profession Report. RCN Employment Survey 2023
This report provides a summary of findings from a survey of RCN members which was undertaken in autumn 2023. The survey received 11,287 responses from registered nurses, health care support workers, nursing students and nursing associates working across all areas of health and social care.
Updated: 15 May 2024 -
RCN Annual Review of the Year 2023
This annual review is a chance to reflect on the RCN's successes and feel inspired to continue our vital work. It’s an opportunity to remind ourselves of the value we add to our members and the wider nursing community.
Updated: 28 October 2024 -
Understanding the factors underpinning suicidal ideation amongst the UK nursing workforce from 2022 to 2024
Nursing is vital to the health and care system, providing care and support to patients, service users and their families. However, it is essential to acknowledge that registered nurses themselves can face significant challenges, some of which can adversely affect their mental health, including thoug...
Updated: 7 February 2025
