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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13 Feb 2023
Mass exodus of young nurses is ‘deeply worrying’ says RCN report
We’re demanding the UK governments take immediate action to improve nursing pay and workforce planning to help the current NHS staff retention crisis.
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9 Feb 2023
Fall in nursing degree applicants exposes profession’s recruitment crisis
UCAS figures show 19% drop in overall number of people applying to study nursing across the UK in the past year.
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8 Feb 2023
RCN ballots members on Care Quality Commission pay award
Members who work for the Care Quality Commission will vote on whether to take industrial action in response to latest pay award.
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6 Feb 2023
Nursing strikes in England escalated to highest level yet as PM still refuses to negotiate
Members forced onto picket lines once more on biggest ever day of strike action in the NHS.
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3 Feb 2023
Relax and keep warm with RCN Libraries
Starting in January 2023, RCN Libraries will be open as warm spaces and we’d encourage you to pop in and relax, grab a free hot drink, check email, and meet friends.
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3 Feb 2023
RCN cancels strikes in Wales following new NHS pay offer
Pressure mounts on Prime Minister to start urgent talks in England to avert next week’s strikes.
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31 Jan 2023
RCN Congress 2023: booking now open
Expect lively debates on important topics affecting the nursing profession, such as the culture around incident reporting and unconscious bias.
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30 Jan 2023
Candidates for RCN Council elections announced
Find out who has been nominated and how to vote.
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26 Jan 2023
Shadow health secretary hears real-life experiences from nursing profession
RCN members met with Labour MP Wes Streeting to discuss the challenges they face every day, including severe staff shortages and the impact of low pay.
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18 Jan 2023
RCN members forced to strike again over unfair pay and fears for patient safety
NHS nursing staff across England will join picket lines for two consecutive days after the UK government refuses to open formal pay negotiations.
