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Royal College of Nursing responds to the general election result and election of Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister
RCN Acting General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger, said: “Outside Downing Street, Keir Starmer rightly acknowledged the insecurity felt by nursing staff - our profession was the top of his list. From day one, he must deliver a reset in relations with health and care services, the people who work in them and their professional representatives. We will act as partners in finding constructive solutions."
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Sickle cell disease – the final frontier!
Even after more than 40 years of raising public awareness of sickle cell disease, extensive education and training of healthcare professionals and the development of specialist services, we’re still witnessing unacceptable standards in nursing practice resulting in avoidable deaths.
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Letter to the new Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer
We ask the Prime Minister to meet with us at the earliest opportunity to discuss the priorities for nursing.
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Driving positive change for the independent health and social care sector
Sarah Seeley, in her new role as the Eastern region's Lead Nurse for Independent Health and Social Care, talks about her passion for making a difference and her hopes for the sector.
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FAQs: Macmillan Cancer Support Proposal 2024
Frequently asked questions about Macmillan Cancer Support’s proposed pay structure and the RCN member consultation
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No Recourse to Public Funds
Benefits advice for members with no recourse to public funds.
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Video: 'When I was homeless I wasn't able to work – now I'm back helping patients'
Find out how the RCN Foundation helped Lily and her family get back on their feet, so they can look forward to a safe and stable Christmas together this year
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NHS strike ballot: the results are in
More than 100,000 RCN members voted for further strikes across England, but oppressive laws mean this isn’t enough for nursing staff to take more industrial action in their fight for fair pay.
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Royal College of Nursing responds to the Nuffield Trust report ‘Practice learning in nursing and midwifery education’
RCN UK Head of Nursing Practice Stephen Jones said: “High quality practice placements are crucial to a student nurse’s education to develop their skills and prepare them to join our brilliant profession. But as this report makes clear, an overstretched workforce and under-resourced healthcare system cannot guarantee a high-quality learning environment."
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What is a ‘real-terms pay cut’?
When pay rises are below inflation, they equate to a pay cut. We explain why this year’s NHS pay awards and offers leave you with less money to buy essentials as the cost of living climbs
