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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1 Mar 2023
Nominations now open for new Forum Achievement Awards
Celebrate your RCN forum colleagues who go over and above to progress their nursing specialty and inspire their peers.
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28 Feb 2023
Voting for RCN members opens on new NHS pay offer in Scotland
The consultation is open until 9am on Monday 20 March.
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28 Feb 2023
RCN members in Wales reject Welsh government additional pay offer for 2022/23
RCN Wales has formally requested, in writing to the Minister for Health and Social Services, that negotiations recommence urgently to resolve our dispute
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28 Feb 2023
Prestigious RCN Nursing Awards 2023 now open for entries
Entries are once again open for the UK’s most prestigious nursing awards, with the RCN Nurse of the Year 2023 award up for grabs.
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22 Feb 2023
RCN calls for ‘not fit for purpose’ anti-strike bill to be scrapped
We continue to scrutinise the proposed legislation as an independent review has concluded the bill is lacking.
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21 Feb 2023
UK government agrees to process of intensive talks with the RCN
The RCN will pause strike action in England during these talks.
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17 Feb 2023
RCN to consult members in Scotland on new pay offer
The consultation will open on Tuesday 28 February and close at 9am on Monday 20 March.
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17 Feb 2023
A new NHS pay offer from Scottish Government
RCN Scotland Board members are considering a new NHS pay offer from Scottish government. The pay offer was made today (17 February) following negotiations between the RCN and other health trade unions and the Scottish government and NHS employers.
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16 Feb 2023
RCN announces biggest strike to date: no services will be exempt
Following months of inaction from the UK government, RCN members in England will strike around the clock for 48 hours in March, with no wide-ranging derogations in place and increased strike benefit payments available to striking members.
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14 Feb 2023
RCN renews demand for the Prime Minister to negotiate on pay as health care vacancies continue to be ignored
New analysis shows vacancies in health care accounts for one in 10 job vacancies across the UK.
