News
All the latest on current nursing 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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17 Apr 2023
Members employed by the Care Quality Commission begin industrial action
They’ll work to rule continuously until our mandate to take industrial action expires in September or a new formal pay offer is made.
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14 Apr 2023
RCN members vote to reject NHS pay offer for nursing staff in England
We’re seeking an urgent re-opening of pay talks with the UK government and planning a new 48-hour strike from 8pm on 30 April without derogations.
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12 Apr 2023
Join us for Nurses' Day 2023
On 12 May we’re highlighting the difference nursing makes. Find out how you can get involved in the day and help us showcase the huge difference you make to people's lives.
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5 Apr 2023
RCN launches new standards to boost the mental health and wellbeing of the nursing workforce
The new education standards are for the Professional Nurse Advocate programme and were developed with input from expert members.
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3 Apr 2023
Members employed by the Care Quality Commission to begin industrial action on 17 April
This follows a member vote in response to the employer’s latest pay award.
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30 Mar 2023
RCN ballots members on Four Seasons Health Care pay award
Members employed by Four Seasons Health Care/brighterkind are encouraged to vote on the proposed 2023-24 pay offer.
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30 Mar 2023
Green Party deputy leader meets with members to discuss nursing pressures
RCN members met with Zack Polanski to raise ongoing issues, including childcare costs and the need for greater sustainability within health care.
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28 Mar 2023
Voting opens on NHS pay offer for nursing staff in England
Members employed on Agenda for Change contracts in England can now vote on whether to accept or reject the UK government’s latest pay offer.
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27 Mar 2023
Three new members elected to RCN Council
Our governing body has new Council members for the Northern, South West and West Midlands regions.
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24 Mar 2023
Anti-strike bill: RCN lobbying sees dismissal clause debated in Lords
We’re working with peers on an amendment that would protect workers from being sacked for taking part in otherwise lawful strike action.
