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Mental health parity: 'It feels like a losing battle'
Nursing staff raise alarm over mental health care inequality, saying it’s got worse since the pandemic and governments have failed to address the issue.
Updated: 10 March 2024 -
‘Divisive’ rise in costs for overseas nursing staff will deepen NHS staffing crisis
We’ve written to the Home Secretary to condemn the planned increase in costs for overseas health workers and nursing students coming to the UK.
Updated: 5 March 2024 -
Israel and Gaza conflict: all parties must respect and protect access to health care
The RCN stands with other global health organisations to condemn every attack on health care workers and their patients
Updated: 15 November 2023 -
Sexual harassment in health care: ‘We can’t have slogans, we’ve got to have action’
RCN tells MPs how sexual misconduct affects nursing staff in the NHS workforce, during evidence session in Parliament.
Updated: 24 March 2024 -
Adult social care: workforce plans encouraging, but government investment crucial
As the voice of nursing, we expect to influence the development of a new social care workforce plan.
Updated: 12 October 2023 -
RCN joins call for 'Essentials Guarantee' as cost of living crisis persists
Universal Credit doesn’t cover the cost of everyday essentials, putting the health of millions across the UK at risk. Now we’re demanding action, in partnership with others.
Updated: 22 January 2024 -
RCN UK Students Committee elections now open
Help shape the future of the RCN by putting yourself forward for 1 of 9 student vacancies.
Updated: 4 February 2024 -
Minimum service level regulations: ‘government should focus on investing in the nursing workforce’
RCN responds to plans to consult on having minimum service levels during strikes, which could mean nursing staff being forced to work or risk losing their job.
Updated: 17 February 2024 -
Members working for CQC say pay award is acceptable
Backdated payment is expected in October, but RCN will now explore CQC’s wider commitments.
Updated: 24 February 2024 -
RCN calls for urgent investment in nursing as vacancies rise in Wales
RCN publishes new data showing a reliance on agency nursing and staff working thousands of extra hours every week.
Updated: 13 April 2024
