Responding to the government’s announcement on the changes to the Health Bill, RCN Director of Policy Amber Jabbal, said: “The Health Secretary has rightfully listened to the concerns of nursing staff ...

The RCN is saddened to announce the death of Peter Davis, who served members in a range of elected roles and made a ...

RCN Northern Ireland has today opened a ballot for industrial action and strike action among nursing staff employed in Health and Social Care (HSC) in Northern Ireland, following the continued failure ...

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The number of registered nurses needed to keep up with growing demand for hospitals and other services in the NHS in England could be at least twice as many as advertised. Testimony from nursing staff ...

This report highlights the factors contributing to the marked variations in the annual number of newly registered nurses entering the labour market in England in recent decades and pinpoints any ...

The RCN’s commitment to safe staffing has been long-standing and remains a priority. This document sets out an evidence-based argument for using enforceable minimum registered nurse staffing levels ...

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Nursing staff are collapsing on shift and patients are “suffering” in facilities “not fit for humans” amid extreme heat caused by climate change, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) warns today. Scores ...