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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24 Jul 2023
Mental health hubs for NHS staff: more funding needed
The RCN has joined forces with the British Psychological Society and other health organisations to raise serious concerns about the lack of continued funding for psychological support for NHS staff.
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21 Jul 2023
General practice nursing staff: make sure you get your pay rise
A pay award has been announced for salaried general practice nursing staff in England. We’re supporting members to make sure their employer pays it.
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20 Jul 2023
RCN Wales to ballot members on latest Welsh government offer
The ballot will be open from Monday 31 July to Thursday 31 August for eligible members working for the NHS in Wales.
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20 Jul 2023
Nominations open for vital roles on two influential RCN committees
Members from across the UK are encouraged to stand for election.
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18 Jul 2023
RCN to consult members on improved CQC pay award
After three months of industrial action, members working at the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have received a new pay award for 2022/23.
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14 Jul 2023
RCN letter to Steve Barclay: ‘the government’s approach to public sector pay is reckless’
Following yesterday’s public sector pay announcement, RCN leader Pat Cullen has written to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to express her anger on behalf of members who deserve much better.
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13 Jul 2023
RCN 'outraged' as NHS nursing pay rise eclipsed by other public sector pay increases
The Prime Minister must explain why more than a million NHS workers have got the lowest percentage pay rise amongst public sector workers this year.
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13 Jul 2023
Falling nursing student applications ‘deeply concerning’ for future of profession
Fewer people choosing to study nursing deepens the workforce crisis, says the RCN in response to UCAS figures.
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10 Jul 2023
RCN AGM 2023: members vote in favour of three resolutions
They’ll enable us to make changes to provide more stability to the running of the College.
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30 Jun 2023
‘You can’t recruit your way out of a retention crisis’
RCN responds to release of NHS workforce plan for England, calling for investment in experienced nursing staff and better financial support for nursing students.
