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New NHS mental health facilities will need specialist nurses at the centre, says Royal College of Nursing
RCN Head of Nursing Practice Stephen Jones said: "More services closer to people’s homes and new dedicated emergency departments are a crucial step towards more humane care. To succeed, both will need specialist mental health nurses at the centre."
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Meet the Team
More information about the eHealth committee, including biographies and contact information.
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RCN Cheshire Branch AGM
The annual general meeting for members of the Cheshire branch.
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Non-medical prescribers
A guide for RCN members on non-medical prescribing, including types of nurse prescriber, keeping stocks of medication and the RCN Indemnity scheme. It also provides a list of further useful resources.
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RCN Webinar: Dementia-Friendly Environments in Acute and Community Care Creating Spaces That Support Independence, Dignity and Wellbeing
Join the Royal College of Nursing for an insightful webinar exploring how dementia-friendly environments can transform the experiences of people living with dementia across acute, community and social care settings.
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Using the Competency Framework for Registered Nurses in Emergency Care (Levels 1 and 2)
This webinar will support emergency care nurses, managers and mentors to understand the framework's competencies, the sign-off process, and the pathways available to achieve them. The framework provides a structured and standardised approach to professional development, helping nurses across urgent and emergency care settings build the competence and confidence needed to provide excellent care.
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From band 5 to band 6: a team effort in orthopaedic rehabilitation
Successful rebanding through the band 5 review process following a sustained and collaborative effort across the ward.
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UCAS figures show increase in nursing applicants in Scotland, but not enough to meet demand
UCAS figures published on 16 July show a slight increase in the number of applicants for nursing courses beginning in autumn this year, but more must be done to ensure future sustainability of the workforce.
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NHS nursing staff get further pay increase for 2025-26
NHS nursing staff in Scotland are getting a boost to their pay in February, under a guarantee in the NHS pay deal covering 2025-26 and 2026-27 negotiated by the RCN and the joint health trade unions.
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‘This is about uplifting the profession as a whole’ – Lanarkshire nurse on band 5 nursing roles review success
The band 5 nursing roles review is underway, and we spoke to Diane Steele, an RCN member in NHS Lanarkshire, about the process she went through to get a successful outcome.
