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Congress demands action on recruitment to avoid ‘precipice’
RCN congress calls for urgent action on recruitment and retention, agreeing the profession...
13 May 2018
Patients at risk unless pay offer is extended beyond NHS
Patients could be harmed if the pay offer is not extended beyond the NHS into primary and...
13 May 2018
RCN safe staffing report shows nurses at breaking point and patients in danger
Survey of 30,000 nurses underlines risks of staffing shortfall, as RCN calls for UK-wide...
13 May 2018
Scrap NHS surcharge for overseas nurses, RCN tells government
Plight of Kenyan nurse’s young family highlights ‘shameful’ policy
12 May 2018
International Nurses’ Day is a chance to celebrate the incredible work nurses do
Diversity and skills of nursing roles at the heart of this year’s celebration of the...
11 May 2018
Home Office halts use of NHS patient records to track down illegal immigrants
Nursing leaders support the ‘very welcome U-turn’
10 May 2018
Commons to debate future of bursary for postgraduate nursing students tonight
This evening Labour will put forward a motion to annul the scrapping of the postgraduate...
09 May 2018
Mental health plan for schools too slow, MPs say
Plan to boost mental health care in schools fails the most vulnerable children, say MPs
09 May 2018
Nurse staffing league table – why UK’s ranking is a ‘national embarrassment’
Study of 21 nations’ healthcare resources points to shortage of nurses in the UK
08 May 2018
RCN Jersey votes to accept 2.5% pay increase for 2017
Branch will campaign on disparity of nurses' and other healthcare professionals'...
04 May 2018
Budget cut threatens 37 school nurse and health visitor jobs in Staffordshire
The cut will leave our children and families vulnerable, says union Unite
03 May 2018
Nursing and Midwifery Council on course to become nursing associate regulator
Extension of NMC’s remit to include nursing associates now requires change in the law
01 May 2018
Multi-million pound training pledge to community nurses in Scotland
Scottish Government announces development programme for community nurses
01 May 2018
Alder Hey Children's Hospital sends condolences to family after death of Alfie...
Trust acknowledges that Alfie's case had deeply affected everyone involved
30 Apr 2018
Assaults on Emergency Workers Bill moves one step closer to becoming law
Bill to impose harsher penalties for assaults and sexual violence against nurses progresses...
30 Apr 2018
Nurses' dirty and unsafe working conditions are disrupting patient care – Labour...
'Extent of pest infestations and crumbling NHS buildings are legacy of underinvestment'
27 Apr 2018
Tributes paid to former Alder Hey nurse chief executive
Tony Bell helped the Liverpool children's hospital get through some tough times
27 Apr 2018
Alder Hey nurses face 'unprecedented abuse' over Alfie Evans case ...
Alder Hey staff targeted by protesters opposed to withdrawal of child's life support
26 Apr 2018