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Royal College of Nursing responds to the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s annual data report
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger, said: “It is deeply alarming that over 5,000 young early-career nursing staff chose to quit the profession last year, most vowing never to return. When the vacancy rate is high and care standards often poor due to staffing levels, th...
Updated: 17 December 2024 -
Royal College of Nursing responds to the King's Speech
Responding to the King’s Speech, RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger, said: “Nursing staff are expecting a period of renewal for our health and care services and a reset with government – today’s policy programme is a move towards delivering that."
Updated: 17 July 2024 -
Latest NHS waiting list data shows need for action warns Royal College of Nursing
Executive Director of RCN England, Patricia Marquis, said: “On the same day the health secretary announced a review into the NHS, the need for action could not be clearer. Millions languish on waiting lists, suffering in pain and unable to get on with their lives. It's an intolerable situation and a...
Updated: 10 December 2024 -
Nursing applications down 27% in three years, as RCN urges new government to save NHS workforce plan
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Professor Nicola Ranger, said: “Nursing is a wonderful and rewarding profession, but huge debt and financial insecurity are putting off the next generation. Patients and nursing staff alike need the new government to come good on their promises to deliver t...
Updated: 18 July 2024 -
Royal College of Nursing responds to the NHS Providers’ ‘Lost Generation’ report
Responding to the NHS Providers’ ‘Lost Generation’ report, Executive Director of RCN England, Patricia Marquis, said: “When NHS leaders say staff shortages are preventing them from delivering services to children - it is time for action."
Updated: 15 July 2024 -
Royal College of Nursing responds to Wes Streeting’s speech supporting the government’s growth mission
RCN Acting General Secretary and Chief Executive, Professor Nicola Ranger, said: “Tens of thousands of unfilled nursing jobs has a direct impact on waiting lists and people kept out of work. Research globally and closer to home proves that investment in nursing is good for economic growth as well as...
Updated: 8 December 2024 -
Royal College of Nursing confirms new General Secretary and Chief Executive
Professor Nicola Ranger said: “There is an opportunity right now, not just for renewal but to make huge progress and strides forward for nursing and the people we care for. New leadership in Westminster, the regulator and senior parts of the NHS as well as here at the College gives fresh energy and ...
Updated: 7 March 2025 -
Royal College of Nursing responds to the general election result and election of Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister
RCN Acting General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger, said: “Outside Downing Street, Keir Starmer rightly acknowledged the insecurity felt by nursing staff - our profession was the top of his list. From day one, he must deliver a reset in relations with health and care services, ...
Updated: 3 December 2024 -
The need for ethical thinking when working with risk of suicide
This blog explores the complex nature of working with people who may be recurrently suicidal and present to mental health services in crisis. These situations create ethical tensions between safety and autonomy, and the ‘action/consequences model’ offers some food for thought.
Updated: 26 September 2025 -
Delivering culturally sensitive care
The RCN Mental Health Forum Dennis sub group hosted a listening event about culturally sensitive care. This blog discusses the event further.
Updated: 1 August 2025
