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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16 Jan 2023
NHS pay dispute: new February strike dates announced for England and Wales
We’re escalating nursing strikes on 6 and 7 February after governments refuse to seriously negotiate.
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16 Jan 2023
Final chance to nominate yourself for a seat on RCN Council
Members have until 4.30pm on Monday 23 January 2023 to submit their nominations.
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13 Jan 2023
New negotiations on NHS pay to open with Scottish government
RCN Scotland mandate for strike action brings new proposal for negotiations from Scottish government.
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11 Jan 2023
RCN joins with other health unions to demand pay talks in place of pay review process
Health unions will not submit joint evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body while pay disputes remain unresolved.
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9 Jan 2023
RCN Awards 2023: nominate outstanding nursing staff before 16 January
The deadline is fast approaching to put forward colleagues and other nursing staff for RCN Awards, celebrating dedication, innovation and those who have made a significant contribution to the profession.
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9 Jan 2023
Marie Curie pay ballot: results announced
Members have voted to reject the revised offer in the latest consultative ballot.
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5 Jan 2023
RCN says UK government plan for anti-strike legislation is ‘undemocratic'
We'll be scrutinising government plans as we call for safe staffing levels year round.
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5 Jan 2023
Linda Bailey elected as new Vice Chair of RCN Congress
Linda will help lead our largest annual nursing event being held in Brighton this May.
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4 Jan 2023
RCN demands ‘practical and urgent’ government action on NHS crisis
We’ve written to the Health Secretary urging him to show renewed urgency in opening NHS pay negotiations to avert more nursing strikes later this month.
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4 Jan 2023
RCN Congress 2023: extended deadline to propose an agenda item
Members now have until Wednesday 11 January to suggest nursing issues to be debated at RCN Congress in Brighton later this year.
