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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26 Aug 2024
RCN calls to scrap unfair benefit rules for migrant nursing staff
Risk of workforce mass exodus as migrant nursing staff twice as likely to be in financial difficulty than domestic colleagues.
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23 Aug 2024
Nurse-to-patient ratios and ending corridor care: our prescription for the NHS
WeÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™ve contributed to an independent investigation into the performance of the NHS in England by highlighting what must be done to address the nursing workforce crisis ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥“ from implementing nurse-to-patient ratios, to eradicating corridor care and supporting mental health of nursing staff.
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22 Aug 2024
RCN to consult members in Scotland on pay offer
The consultation will open at noon on Tuesday 27 August and close at noon on Friday 20 September 2024.
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20 Aug 2024
RCN demands urgent investigation into exploitative migrant care worker contracts
Rogue employers and repayment clauses are trapping migrant care workers in appalling conditions.
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20 Aug 2024
RCN Scotland responds to Scottish governmentÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™s NHS pay offer for 2024/25
RCN Scotland Board members are considering a pay offer for NHS Scotland staff from Scottish government.
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8 Aug 2024
Agenda for Change pay award in England: consultation now open
Ministers in Westminster have accepted the recommendations of the NHS Pay Review Body, including a 5.5% increase across all bands.
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7 Aug 2024
Campaign win for RCN as UK government confirms Strikes Act will be repealed
WeÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™ve opposed the legislation from the start. Now ministers have written to government departments to say the use of minimum service levels should be avoided during strikes.
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6 Aug 2024
Refusal to treat: RCN guidance updated following health secretary comments
WeÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™re supporting nursing staff fearful of racist attacks and providing practical advice during ongoing unrest.
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1 Aug 2024
RCN Council elections: nominations for all seats open
WeÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™re looking for our next RCN Council, President and Deputy President. Could it be you?
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1 Aug 2024
BMA collective action: how does this affect you?
GP contractors and partners will take collective action from today, which could have an impact on RCN members.
