Corridor care crisis: 12-hour waits surge as RCN warns of 'devastating' winter
The Westminster government’s failure to rapidly invest in beds, staff and community services has set the stage for a dangerous winter
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RCN survey shows nursing staff feel more undervalued than ever
Two-thirds of nursing staff say their pay doesn’t reflect their responsibilities, and four in 10 are considering leaving the profession, the RCN reports
RCN employment standards mark first anniversary with new member resources
We're urging members working in independent health and social care to know their rights and use the standards to protect themselves at work
RCN condemns US plans to downgrade nursing profession
Declassifying nursing as a professional degree devalues the workforce and threatens patient care
Budget 2025: nursing and NHS ‘just a footnote’ despite promises to protect health care
The chancellor offered no transformative funding for nursing, despite RCN calls for fair pay and workforce investment
‘More than exceptional’: vascular clinical nurse specialist named RCN Wales Nurse of the Year 2025
Annie Clothier has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to vascular care at a prestigious award ceremony in Cardiff
Almost 50,000 nursing staff could leave UK under proposed new visa rules, RCN warns
We’re urging ministers to scrap plans to double the Indefinite Leave to Remain qualifying period, which could deepen the staffing crisis and put patient care at risk
Landmark pay increase for nursing support workers in Wales
Thousands of nursing support workers will receive backpay and be re-banded to band 3
Care, commitment and professionalism: why we’re celebrating nursing support workers
This RCN Nursing Support Workers’ Day, we’re championing these vital roles with powerful stories, a video series, and events that shine a light on their legacy
RCN warns of workforce shortages causing nightmares and panic attacks
We’re calling for urgent investment to grow the workforce as nursing staff's stress levels hit an eight-year high
RCN wins landmark case: chief nurse reinstated after racism concerns ignored
The case exposed systemic failures in tackling race discrimination and highlights the vital role of RCN advocacy in challenging injustice
RCN demands urgent action by governments as future of nursing at risk
A petition signed by thousands has been delivered to the Treasury, urging action to fix the broken finance system for nursing students
RCN calls for investment as report reveals dire state of district nursing
Westminster government’s ambitions to shift care from hospital to community and from sickness to prevention will fail unless district nursing workforce is rebuilt
RCN reports 55% rise in members facing racist abuse
We’re calling for urgent action, demanding employers prioritise tackling racism, and warning politicians to end their use of anti-migrant rhetoric
International law must be used to protect nursing staff in conflict zones
An RCN report highlights increasing incidents of violence against staff and health facilities, and accounts from nursing staff working in war zones
RCN signs joint union statement standing against anti-migrant and racist rhetoric
We are united in our commitment to dignity, respect, and equality for all
RCN to accredit national neonatal specialty education and training programmes
Our endorsement will ensure that education and training for those working in neonatal services is consistent and focused on improving patient safety outcomes
‘We condemn all acts of violence’: RCN responds to Manchester synagogue attack
Professor Nicola Ranger expresses deep sorrow and solidarity following the horrific attack on Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester
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