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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11 Dec 2024
New Chair and Vice Chair of RCN Council elected
Carmel O’Boyle will lead our governing body with Natalie Brooks elected as Vice Chair.
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11 Dec 2024
‘Without ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ, you cannot succeed’, RCN General Secretary tells MPs
Professor Nicola Ranger appeared in front of a cross-party committee of MPs to comment on the future of the NHS.
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10 Dec 2024
Government position on pay increase for ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ â€˜deeply offensive’, RCN says
As the UK government submits its evidence to the Pay Review Body for 2025/26, we say the proposed figure for ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ staff proves ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ staff were right to ask for direct pay negotiations.
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3 Dec 2024
RCN calls for decriminalisation of abortion: ‘Treat it as a health care issue’
Our updated position on decriminalisation of Termination of Pregnancy follows a debate at RCN Congress.
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26 Nov 2024
Hold direct pay talks in England to fix NHS, RCN tells health secretary
The RCN – and 2 other leading health unions – want Wes Streeting to abandon the time-consuming NHS pay review body process.
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23 Nov 2024
RCN celebrating Nursing Support Workers' Day
Today is dedicated to recognising and celebrating ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ support workers – and the skills, dedication and compassion they bring to the lives of patients, families and the entire ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ community.
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22 Nov 2024
Clinical nurse specialist named RCN Wales Nurse of the Year 2024
Madelaine Watkins is changing perceptions and improving access to services in a role that was only piloted 4 years ago.
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21 Nov 2024
Agenda for Change non-pay commitments do not address challenges facing NHS ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ staff
These recommendations are a missed opportunity to reset priorities and demonstrate ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ is valued.
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21 Nov 2024
COVID inquiry: RCN questions Matt Hancock
We asked the former health secretary about absence of reporting on deaths, infection and self-isolation rates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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16 Nov 2024
Long COVID: ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ staff still being denied access to financial support
We’re urging the UK government to act and recognise COVID complications as occupational following recommendations from the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council made 2 years ago today.