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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18 May 2026
'High risk' of harm to patients, as RCN says new investment needed now
Change is required to meet the needs of an ageing, sicker population, as analysis shows dangerously low staffing levels
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18 May 2026
RCN President: 'We can make change happen'
As RCN Congress opens in Liverpool, President Bejoy Sebastian says he will stand with members to create a brighter future for nursing
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17 May 2026
‘It’s a disgrace’: Nicola Ranger speaks out on nursing pay, ANPs and student hardship
Why fair progression, proper recognition and support for the next generation are critical for nursing
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15 May 2026
RCN's message to new health secretary: ‘Do the right thing by nursing’
James Murray MP has been appointed as the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
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12 May 2026
Happy International Nurses' Day
Show your support as we celebrate the crucial role of nursing around the globe
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30 Apr 2026
Pioneering NHS24 nurse announced as RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year 2026
Nicola Braid, a senior learning disability nurse and exceptional leader at NHS24, has been named RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year 2026.
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30 Apr 2026
Key RCN leadership roles up for election
Members will be able to put themselves forward for positions including President and Chair of Congress
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27 Apr 2026
Overwhelmed community mental health nurses raise alarm over staffing and caseloads
Nursing staff say their workload feels "unmanageable and unsafe" on a daily basis
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14 Apr 2026
International Nurses' Day 2026: celebrating nursing as a global profession
We’re celebrating the remarkable contribution of nursing staff in the UK and across the world. Get ready to celebrate with us on 12 May
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27 Mar 2026
RCN Awards 2026: celebrating this year's winners
Our annual awards recognise the hard work and dedication of our members across the UK