News
All the latest on current ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ issues, including employment matters, health and safety in the workplace, public health policy and clinical skills, as well as updates on the work of the RCN.
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8 Jan 2026
Corridor care is ‘policy failure with devastating human consequences’
RCN demands urgent action as investigator says corridor care is happening throughout the year
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5 Jan 2026
Clearer pay band progression and ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ responsibility recognised in handbook update
Following RCN campaigning, a change to the NHS national terms and conditions handbook reflects the accountability nurses take on early in their careers
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30 Dec 2025
RCN Fellow and RCN Foundation director recognised in New Year Honours list
Michelle Cox and Deepa Korea named on the list issued by His Majesty the King, for their contributions to the ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ profession
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18 Dec 2025
Nursing left behind on pay progression, RCN report warns
A lack of consistent career development in ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ is costing lives, money and the future of ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ
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12 Dec 2025
Corridor care should be eradicated, not just mitigated, says RCN
NHS England’s new corridor care guidance is a sign of just how far care standards have fallen. We’re calling for a fully funded plan to eradicate the practice
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3 Dec 2025
Corridor care crisis: 12-hour waits surge as RCN warns of 'devastating' winter
The Westminster government’s failure to rapidly invest in beds, staff and community services has set the stage for a dangerous winter
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2 Dec 2025
RCN survey shows ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ staff feel more undervalued than ever
Two-thirds of ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ staff say their pay doesn’t reflect their responsibilities, and four in 10 are considering leaving the profession, the RCN reports
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27 Nov 2025
RCN employment standards mark first anniversary with new member resources
We're urging members working in independent health and social care to know their rights and use the standards to protect themselves at work
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26 Nov 2025
RCN condemns US plans to downgrade ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ profession
Declassifying ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ as a professional degree devalues the workforce and threatens patient care
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26 Nov 2025
Budget 2025: ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ and NHS ‘just a footnote’ despite promises to protect health care
The chancellor offered no transformative funding for ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ, despite RCN calls for fair pay and workforce investment