Learning resources

King’s Speech 2026 explained: what it means for nursing staff

A rundown of what plans the government has for the new parliamentary term

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Annual Report 2025-2026

Our first Group Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy was published in May 2024. We have committed to producing an annual report on its progress and impact since that time. This, our second report, highlights our ongoing activity to strengthen our EDI foundations and build on what we have learned in this space.

The job is far from done and patients and nursing staff will not thank the government if it now takes its eyes off the ball, says Royal College of Nursing

RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger said: “There’s been progress on NHS targets across the board and that is a huge testament to nursing staff who have worked under enormous pressure to deliver care for their patients"

Together we rise: 25 years of NSW membership

A Message from Sharon Mitchel, RCN UK Nursing Support Workers Committee Chair.

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RCN Scotland

RCN Scotland represents nurses, midwives and support workers, campaigning on key issues and influencing health policy across Scotland.

News, events and blogs

News and events from RCN Scotland.