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NHS pay: ‘Nursing staff are playing constant financial catch-up’
RCN analysis reveals severe pay erosion, with band 5 nurses being the worst hit
Updated: 14 July 2025 -
NHS pay consultation in England: members vote reject
Two-thirds of members who voted said the 5.5% pay award isn’t enough.
Updated: 7 March 2025 -
Health and social care employers must reduce work pressures as number of nursing staff experiencing suicidal thoughts rises
New RCN report shows workplace issues are contributing to mental health crises, as we launch a pilot scheme to improve working conditions through culture change.
Updated: 8 February 2025 -
RCN demands ‘significant reset in pay’ as government starts NHS pay review process for next year
We’ve responded to the health secretary’s letter of instruction to the NHS Pay Review Body for the 2025-26 pay round.
Updated: 7 March 2025 -
New Chair and Vice Chair of RCN Congress announced
Linda Bailey and Patience Bamisaye will oversee the main debates and discussions at the RCN’s annual nursing event.
Updated: 24 September 2024 -
Lord Darzi's NHS report shows investment in nursing is needed now
The Prime Minister must back up his mission to repair the NHS with new investment to boost nursing recruitment.
Updated: 10 February 2025 -
COVID inquiry: nursing staff were put at risk as the voice of the profession was ignored
RCN said nursing staff were shut out from pandemic response, as we gave evidence about the inadequate provision of PPE and infection prevention and control guidance.
Updated: 27 August 2025 -
Government must fix broken nurse education model
Ahead of the budget, RCN analysis shows new nurse numbers are collapsing in every English region.
Updated: 28 March 2025 -
Supportive policies, fair pay, and culture: RCN launches independent sector employment standards
The 7 standards outline what we expect from employers of nursing staff in the independent health and social care sectors.
Updated: 17 March 2025 -
Corridor care: NHS trusts in England to monitor effect on patient harm
Following our calls for corridor care to be a ‘never event’, new NHS England guidance says care outside of a normal cubical or ward environment should not be normalised.
Updated: 15 June 2025
