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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5 Apr 2023
RCN launches new standards to boost the mental health and wellbeing of the nursing workforce
The new education standards are for the Professional Nurse Advocate programme and were developed with input from expert members.
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3 Apr 2023
Members employed by the Care Quality Commission to begin industrial action on 17 April
This follows a member vote in response to the employer’s latest pay award.
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30 Mar 2023
Green Party deputy leader meets with members to discuss nursing pressures
RCN members met with Zack Polanski to raise ongoing issues, including childcare costs and the need for greater sustainability within health care.
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30 Mar 2023
RCN ballots members on Four Seasons Health Care pay award
Members employed by Four Seasons Health Care/brighterkind are encouraged to vote on the proposed 2023-24 pay offer.
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28 Mar 2023
Voting opens on NHS pay offer for nursing staff in England
Members employed on Agenda for Change contracts in England can now vote on whether to accept or reject the UK government’s latest pay offer.
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27 Mar 2023
Three new members elected to RCN Council
Our governing body has new Council members for the Northern, South West and West Midlands regions.
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24 Mar 2023
Anti-strike bill: RCN lobbying sees dismissal clause debated in Lords
We’re working with peers on an amendment that would protect workers from being sacked for taking part in otherwise lawful strike action.
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21 Mar 2023
NHS pay offer in England: voting opens on 28 March
Eligible members will be asked to vote on whether to accept or reject the UK government’s recent pay offer. Make sure you familiarise yourself with the full offer and know your RCN login details.
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20 Mar 2023
Scottish government warned it must live up to its promises - as RCN members vote to accept the NHS pay offer
RCN members in Scotland have voted to accept the Scottish government’s NHS pay offer by a narrow majority.
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16 Mar 2023
UK government announces new NHS pay offer for Agenda for Change staff in England
Members will vote on whether to accept the offer in a consultation launching on 28 March.
