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RCN celebrating Nursing Support Workers' Day
Today is dedicated to recognising and celebrating nursing support workers – and the skills, dedication and compassion they bring to the lives of patients, families and the entire nursing community.
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RCN Plymouth branch study day and AGM: Awareness in action - supporting patients and ourselves
This is a chance not only to increase your knowledge on a range of topics such as domestic abuse, addiction, racial equality, and workplace stress, but also to support your local RCN activists by attending your branch AGM in person, learning through lived experience, professional dialogue, and discussions around representation and activism within the health care sector. Influence your branch's future - elect or join your branch executive team for next year, and ratify your local RCN reps.
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Our fight for fair pay in independent health and social care
We campaign for all our members to receive fair pay, no matter what setting or sector you’re employed in.
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Gen Z key to solving 'ticking time bomb’ workforce crisis, nursing leader says
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger said: “Young people can see the value nursing has to society and they have passion for care and public service. But low pay and the prospect of working in underfunded services mean so few consider it a career for them. Gen Z are the future of our profession and key to transforming health and care for decades to come."
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Nursing leader condemns government immigration measures in major speech
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger said: “Many of you in this hall today started your nursing journey far away. So let me say again: you are more than welcome in the UK. Thank you for bringing your skills to this country and bringing your lives here. You know, more than I ever will, the obstacles, costs and the hostility."
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Nursing union welcomes better legal protections for nursing professionals
Responding to the 'protect the nurse' law change, RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger, said: “This is an important moment for our safety-critical profession, after years of campaigning."
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Letter to Sir James Mackey on Model ICB Blueprint
A letter from Patricia Marquis, director of RCN England to Sir James Mackey on Model ICB Blueprint
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Immigration measures 'pandering and scapegoating', Royal College of Nursing says ahead of Prime Minister's speech
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger said: “Many of you in this hall today started your nursing journey far away. So let me say again: you are more than welcome in the UK. Thank you for bringing your skills to this country and bringing your lives here. You know, more than I ever will, the obstacles, costs and the hostility."
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Pathway to Progression: band 5-6 career progression for nursing
Registered nurses use evidence-based knowledge, professional and clinical judgement to assess, plan, implement and evaluate high-quality, person-centred nursing care. The RCN’s Fair Pay for Nursing campaign asks for long-term, structural reform of nursing pay which recognises the value of nursing across all levels and in all sectors and settings. This report outlines the clear arguments for pay reform, including introducing Annex 20 for the nursing workforce.
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Nurses' Day 2025
South East Regional Director Ellen McNicholas celebrates Nurses' Day 2025.
