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Royal College of Nursing responds to the latest NHS England Sickness Absence Rates data
Royal College of Nursing Director for England, Patricia Marquis, said: “Burnt out, stressed, and unwell. The government has normalised unacceptable levels of stress for nursing staff working in the NHS."
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NHS waiting list growing four times faster than the nurse workforce
Royal College of Nursing Director for England, Patricia Marquis, said: “Not a single nurse will say that it feels like there are more staff now – they say the very opposite. When patient numbers and demand is so high, staffing levels become dangerously inadequate. It is unsafe for patients and professionals alike when one nurse cares for 10, 15 or more patients at a time and beds are put in corridors or other inappropriate places."
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Royal College of Nursing responds to appointment of Duncan Burton as Chief Nursing Officer for NHS England
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Professor Nicola Ranger, said: “I’m delighted that Duncan Burton has been appointed as the new Chief Nursing Officer for NHS England. Following years of dedicated service at every level, some of those working side by side, I have every confidence in him as a powerful voice for our profession."
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Royal College of Nursing responds to the latest NHS England staff sickness absence data
Royal College of Nursing Director for England, Patricia Marquis, said: “Nursing and care staff are burning out – with high rates of depression, stress, and anxiety. Staff sickness has shown little sign of improvement over the last decade - today a staggering twice as many are grappling with mental health issues than calling in sick due to cold or flu."
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Royal College of Nursing responds to figures showing over one million 12-hour A&E waits this year
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger, said: “Dangerously long waits have become normalised in our NHS, whilst nursing staff are forced to deliver unsafe care in corridors. They are overworked, understaffed and professionally demoralised. The government needs to step in ahead of winter and prevent this patient safety crisis worsening."
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LV= donate £65,000 to fund an array of education grants and events
Their donation will fund events and grants including establishing a quality improvement grant for nursing and midwifery professionals
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Celebrating 15 years of the RCN Foundation!
RCN Foundation Director, Deepa Korea, and RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Nicola Ranger, welcomed staff in celebrating the incredible impact of the RCN Foundation since it was founded in 2010
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COVID inquiry: 'Why were RCN warnings ignored?'
Nursing testimony at the COVID-19 Inquiry has highlighted how the failure to listen to the nursing profession led to inadequate infection prevention guidance and improper supply of PPE, putting staff at risk.
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Breaking barriers: Addressing cancer care inequities for the trans community in the UK
As we conclude LGBT History Month last February, this blog reflects on the progress made in healthcare equality and acknowledge the persistent barriers that the transgender community faces, particularly in cancer care.
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COVID inquiry: nursing staff were put at risk as the voice of the profession was ignored
RCN said nursing staff were shut out from pandemic response, as we gave evidence about the inadequate provision of PPE and infection prevention and control guidance.
