RCN Portsmouth Branch Event

All RCN Portsmouth members are invited to this branch event, which will include RCN updates and 2026 branch planning.

Changemakers Contributions

Championing members: Empowering, supporting, defending

All RCN representatives in Northern, North West and Yorkshire & the Humber regions are invited to join us for this continuous learning and development event.

NHS pay award does nothing to show nursing is valued, says Royal College of Nursing

RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger said: “This pay award is entirely swallowed up by inflation and does nothing to change the status quo – where nursing is not valued, too few enter it and too many quit. It is a grotesque decision to again favour doctor colleagues for higher increases than nursing and the rest of the NHS. Starting salaries for nursing staff remain too low."

RCN Congress 2025

This Blog discusses RCN Congress 2025 and describes some of the key debates and educational events.

Press office

Contact details for the RCN's national and regional press offices

Uterine fibroids

Learn more about the symptoms that may be associated with fibroids, including heavy bleeding and bloating. Use this resource to understand the options for investigations and the treatment options available.

RCN Wales Cardiff and the Vale Branch AGM 2025

Join your local branch annual general meeting on Thursday 13 November. This meeting will be taking place via Microsoft Teams.

The campaign continues at the South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Staff and patients alike find onsite parking at the South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust not only frustrating but it also adds significant stress and unnecessary worry to their day.

Northern Pride: a powerful mix of joy, connection and purpose

Attending Northern Pride in Newcastle this year was a truly special experience, made even more meaningful by being part of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) delegation.