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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6 Dec 2022
Sheila Sobrany elected as new RCN President
Sheila will take up the role from 1 January 2023, acting as an ambassador for the nursing profession and representing the RCN across the UK and internationally.
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2 Dec 2022
RCN announces what NHS services will be exempt from nursing strike action this December
Chemotherapy, dialysis, critical care units (for example ITU/HDU), neonatal, paediatric intensive care and paediatric A&E are the services exempt from strike action later this month.
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30 Nov 2022
NHS pay dispute: December strike locations confirmed
Up to 100,000 nursing staff will take part in strikes in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.
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29 Nov 2022
EGM outcome
Members discussed the findings of an independent review into the culture of the RCN and voted on an important resolution related to Council’s leadership of the organisation.
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25 Nov 2022
NHS pay dispute: first nursing strike dates announced
RCN members will strike on 15 and 20 December at employers across England, Northern Ireland and Wales after the UK government rejected our offer of formal negotiations.
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23 Nov 2022
Happy Nursing Support Workers’ Day 2022
We’re shining a light on the essential contribution nursing support workers make to patient care.
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23 Nov 2022
Nursing confirmed as most trusted profession as strike risk grows
While nursing ranks highest, trust in politicians has plummeted.
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21 Nov 2022
Nominations now open for RCN Awards 2023
Celebrate the dedication of outstanding RCN reps, active members and those who’ve made a significant contribution to the profession by nominating them for an RCN Award by 16 January.
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21 Nov 2022
RCN launches new education, learning and development portal
RCN Learn provides all our nursing learning resources in one place for the first time.
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18 Nov 2022
Scottish government returns to pay negotiations with RCN to avoid nursing strikes
The RCN has paused formal announcement of strike action in Scotland as the Scottish government has agreed to return to the negotiating table on NHS nursing staff pay.
