Growth of healthcare assistant numbers outstrips nurse recruitment, study finds
Figures prompt renewed call for mandatory safe staffing in England
18 Oct 2018
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BME nurses in London face more discrimination than in the rest of England, RCN claims
NHS employers in London cannot dismiss racism as merely a minority issue, college says
17 Oct 2018
NHS staff in England pay almost £70 million in parking charges – in just one year
NHS trusts' parking fees are a tax on hard-pressed workers, says union
17 Oct 2018
RCN calls for clarity over nurses’ employment rights after the UK leaves the EU
Workers’ rights among healthcare benefits at risk once UK is outside the EU, says RCN
17 Oct 2018
‘Better financial support could encourage more people into nursing career’
Health Education England’s RePAIR report recommends targeted funds for prospective students
16 Oct 2018
The public needs an NHS 111-style mental health phone line, say MPs
Mental health nurses would be among professionals handling calls, cross-party group says
16 Oct 2018
Concern over digital app that promises nurses’ services on demand
Entrepreneur claims nursing app offers nurses flexibility – but RCN fears for their rights
15 Oct 2018
Voting opens in RCN president and deputy president elections
College members can watch the candidate hustings online
12 Oct 2018
Waive your short-sighted health surcharge for nurses, RCN tells government
Non-EEA nurses have to pay an NHS surcharge – and it's about to double
11 Oct 2018
Use of agency staff ‘demoralising’ for other nurses, says Hancock
Minister’s comments spark criticism over poor workforce planning that leads to shortages
11 Oct 2018
Regulator highlights urgent need for increased social care funding in England
Care Quality Commission’s report reveals picture of disjointed services and ‘care injustice’
11 Oct 2018
‘You’re guaranteed a job here’: the pledge NHS trusts will make to new nursing graduates
Nursing students at Greater Manchester’s universities to be promised employment in the region
10 Oct 2018
Late invite to summit shows lack of respect for mental health nursing, says RCN
College says it had to ask government for invite to Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit
10 Oct 2018
Parity of esteem for mental health services could be ‘further away than ministers think’
Number of young people in need of mental healthcare may be underestimated
10 Oct 2018
NHS trusts promise to slash sales of sugary drinks in their shops and canteens
Employers pledge to support NHS staff who want to cut out high-calorie beverages
10 Oct 2018
Nursing student bursary in Scotland will rise to £10,000 by 2020
Current bursary for nursing and midwifery students stands at £6,578
09 Oct 2018
RCN will use global mental health summit to highlight nurse shortages
Mental health lead Catherine Gamble will also criticise long waiting times for treatment
09 Oct 2018
RCN council elections: nominations now open
College members have until 25 October to apply to be RCN council candidates
08 Oct 2018