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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21 Mar 2023
NHS pay offer in England: voting opens on 28 March
Eligible members will be asked to vote on whether to accept or reject the UK government’s recent pay offer. Make sure you familiarise yourself with the full offer and know your RCN login details.
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20 Mar 2023
Scottish government warned it must live up to its promises - as RCN members vote to accept the NHS pay offer
RCN members in Scotland have voted to accept the Scottish government’s NHS pay offer by a narrow majority.
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16 Mar 2023
UK government announces new NHS pay offer for Agenda for Change staff in England
Members will vote on whether to accept the offer in a consultation launching on 28 March.
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15 Mar 2023
Budget statement offers little for nursing as NHS pay talks for England continue
The Chancellor failed to address the nursing workforce crisis in a budget statement that barely mentioned the NHS or social care.
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10 Mar 2023
Care Quality Commission pay ballot: results announced
Members employed by the Care Quality Commission have voted in favour of taking industrial action in a statutory ballot.
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10 Mar 2023
Share your experiences of working through the pandemic with the COVID-19 public inquiry
RCN members are encouraged to contribute to the UK inquiry’s listening exercise, which is open now.
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10 Mar 2023
Anti-strike bill: RCN lobbying intensifies
We oppose the Strikes (Minimum Service Level) Bill and are supporting some key changes as it progresses through parliament.
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9 Mar 2023
NHS England survey 'lays bare' staff in crisis, says RCN, warning change can't wait
A decline in staff satisfaction with the quality of care, increased pressure in the workplace and crisis in mental health could spell disaster for the NHS.
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3 Mar 2023
RCN Wales re-enters negotiations with Welsh government after Health Minister responds to RCN letter
The Welsh government has agreed to further negotiations, after RCN members overwhelmingly rejected its latest NHS pay offer.
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3 Mar 2023
Landmark race discrimination case 'must drive change' says RCN as NHS England apologises to senior nurse
A judge found Michelle Cox was treated unfavourably by her employer because of her race.
