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NHS reforms under 'direct threat' from broken nurse education model
Universities admissions figures show just 130 extra students started nursing courses this year compared with 2023.
Updated: 12 December 2024 -
Learning disability nursing crisis leaving gaps in care, RCN says
We're calling on the UK government to act with 'unparalleled ambition' to invest in and reimagine the nursing specialty, as course-acceptances and staff numbers are shown to be falling at an alarming rate.
Updated: 20 May 2025 -
RCN calls for decriminalisation of abortion: ‘Treat it as a health care issue’
Our updated position on decriminalisation of Termination of Pregnancy follows a debate at RCN Congress.
Updated: 3 May 2025 -
'We desperately need safety-critical nurse-to-patient ratios enshrined in law'
RCN makes bold demands as new analysis shows only one third of shifts have enough nurses.
Updated: 26 November 2024 -
RCN launches toolkit to help members talk about inclusion
Inequalities can be created when people don’t act. This resource aims to empower and encourage people to take action.
Updated: 12 May 2025 -
New government must take action to prevent NHS Long Term Workforce Plan failure
RCN survey shows half of nursing students considering quitting.
Updated: 14 April 2025 -
New nursing profiles don’t go far enough, says RCN
NHS pay bands must recognise the skills and experience of nursing staff.
Updated: 28 October 2025 -
RCN responds to NMC culture review
The nursing regulator must take immediate and ongoing action to resolve its culture and related performance issues.
Updated: 11 July 2024 -
RCN appoints permanent General Secretary and Chief Executive
Professor Nicola Ranger takes up the role with immediate effect.
Updated: 8 March 2025 -
Urgent workforce intervention needed as nursing applications fall by 27% in 3 years
Government-funded nursing degrees, introduction of maintenance grants and a loan-forgiveness scheme could all support the next generation of nursing staff.
Updated: 16 December 2024
