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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6 Feb 2024
RCN Congress 2024: booking now open with exciting agenda
WeÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™re looking ahead to lively debates on important topics affecting the nursing profession, such as assisted dying, access to controlled drugs in care homes and regulating the nursing support workforce.
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3 Feb 2024
Decisive action required following two year stalemate in health
The RCN has welcomed the return of the Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive.
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18 Jan 2024
Strike action in Northern Ireland as nursing staff demand pay parity
RCN continues to fight for nursing staff, patient care and the NHS.
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11 Jan 2024
RCN calls for fresh start for NHS nursing pay as consultation opens on separate pay spine
WeÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™ll be collecting membersÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™ views to provide a robust response.
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5 Jan 2024
Nursing staff in Northern Ireland to strike on 18 January
RCN members working in Northern Ireland will take to picket lines alongside other trade unions to fight for pay parity with nursing staff in England.
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4 Jan 2024
RCN sounds warning over Welsh government introduction of nursing associates in Wales
Our warning comes after the biggest review of nursing without any mandate, public consultation, or scrutiny by the Senedd.
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21 Dec 2023
COVID JN.1 variant: RCN seeks assurance on new PPE advice
WeÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™ve contacted chief nursing officers in all 4 UK countries and the UKHSA to find out what action will be taken in response to WHOÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™s statement on a new COVID-19 variant of interest.
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20 Dec 2023
RCN slams late NHS pay rise for 2024 as government belatedly starts pay review process
WeÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™ve responded to the health secretaryÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™s letter of instruction to the NHS Pay Review Body for the 2024 to 2025 pay round.
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15 Dec 2023
Act now to protect your freedom to strike
Email your MP to demand they vote against strike restrictions for hospital staff.
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14 Dec 2023
RCN launches health care careers programme for displaced people in Wales
ItÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™s an opportunity for people in Wales who are refugees or asylum seekers to get practical experience and knowledge.
