Royal College of Nursing
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We are a trade union & professional body with over half a million nurse, midwife, HCA, AP & student members.
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For membership and workplace queries: https://www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Help
Page monitored Monday-Friday 8am-6pm
Join us to mark Remembrance Day to honour the personal sacrifice of nursing staff in conflicts around the world.
We will remember them.
We will remember them.
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Join us to mark Remembrance Day to honour the personal sacrifice of nursing staff in conflicts around the world.
We will remember them.
We will remember them.
Nursing staff dedicate their lives to caring for others, and too often they are faced with the most appalling hatred and intimidation.
The government must stop pandering to dangerous anti-migrant sentiments and employers must prioritise tackling racism. Staff have the right to be safe at work.
The government must stop pandering to dangerous anti-migrant sentiments and employers must prioritise tackling racism. Staff have the right to be safe at work.
NHS staff who visit patients at home say St George’s flags can mean ‘no-go zones’
NHS staff who visit patients at home say St George’s flags can mean ‘no-go zones’
Black and Asian staff left feeling ‘deliberately intimidated’, according to chief executive of one NHS trust
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Nursing staff dedicate their lives to caring for others, and too often they are faced with the most appalling hatred and intimidation.
The government must stop pandering to dangerous anti-migrant sentiments and employers must prioritise tackling racism. Staff have the right to be safe at work.
The government must stop pandering to dangerous anti-migrant sentiments and employers must prioritise tackling racism. Staff have the right to be safe at work.
Learning disability nurses are vital, but the workforce is under pressure.
Since 2016, we’ve been campaigning to address the workforce crisis facing Registered Nurses in Learning Disabilities (RNLDs), and we're launching a UK-wide review.
Tell us what needs to change: https://bit.ly/4oxvqwr
Since 2016, we’ve been campaigning to address the workforce crisis facing Registered Nurses in Learning Disabilities (RNLDs), and we're launching a UK-wide review.
Tell us what needs to change: https://bit.ly/4oxvqwr
November 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Learning disability nurses are vital, but the workforce is under pressure.
Since 2016, we’ve been campaigning to address the workforce crisis facing Registered Nurses in Learning Disabilities (RNLDs), and we're launching a UK-wide review.
Tell us what needs to change: https://bit.ly/4oxvqwr
Since 2016, we’ve been campaigning to address the workforce crisis facing Registered Nurses in Learning Disabilities (RNLDs), and we're launching a UK-wide review.
Tell us what needs to change: https://bit.ly/4oxvqwr
This report from RCEM, one of our coalition partners to end corridor care, should send shockwaves through govt.
It shows that standards have fallen so far that many no longer expect to be treated in clinically appropriate spaces.
We need data & transparency on how widespread corridor care is now.
It shows that standards have fallen so far that many no longer expect to be treated in clinically appropriate spaces.
We need data & transparency on how widespread corridor care is now.
The first report of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Emergency Care has revealed the scale of corridor care in England, and the harrowing impact it has on patients.
The report, built on research compiled by RCEM through data, surveys and patient testimony, is here: rcem.ac.uk/press-rel...
The report, built on research compiled by RCEM through data, surveys and patient testimony, is here: rcem.ac.uk/press-rel...
November 10, 2025 at 8:38 AM
This report from RCEM, one of our coalition partners to end corridor care, should send shockwaves through govt.
It shows that standards have fallen so far that many no longer expect to be treated in clinically appropriate spaces.
We need data & transparency on how widespread corridor care is now.
It shows that standards have fallen so far that many no longer expect to be treated in clinically appropriate spaces.
We need data & transparency on how widespread corridor care is now.
The chances are at some point in your career you’ll be on probation.
So, what does probation mean? And what should you expect during a probationary period?
Read our guide to probations in this RCN Magazine piece to get all the knowledge you’ll need, including how to get support from your union.
So, what does probation mean? And what should you expect during a probationary period?
Read our guide to probations in this RCN Magazine piece to get all the knowledge you’ll need, including how to get support from your union.
What you need to know about probations in a new job | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
Your rights, top tips and what shouldn't happen: the essential Q&A guide
www.rcn.org.uk
November 9, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The chances are at some point in your career you’ll be on probation.
So, what does probation mean? And what should you expect during a probationary period?
Read our guide to probations in this RCN Magazine piece to get all the knowledge you’ll need, including how to get support from your union.
So, what does probation mean? And what should you expect during a probationary period?
Read our guide to probations in this RCN Magazine piece to get all the knowledge you’ll need, including how to get support from your union.
On Remembrance Sunday we pay tribute to the sacrifice of nursing staff in conflicts.
Earlier this week, RCN President @bejoysebastian.bsky.social and RCN members attended the opening of the Field of Remembrance to pay their respects to armed forces members who have lost their lives in conflict.
Earlier this week, RCN President @bejoysebastian.bsky.social and RCN members attended the opening of the Field of Remembrance to pay their respects to armed forces members who have lost their lives in conflict.
November 9, 2025 at 10:50 AM
On Remembrance Sunday we pay tribute to the sacrifice of nursing staff in conflicts.
Earlier this week, RCN President @bejoysebastian.bsky.social and RCN members attended the opening of the Field of Remembrance to pay their respects to armed forces members who have lost their lives in conflict.
Earlier this week, RCN President @bejoysebastian.bsky.social and RCN members attended the opening of the Field of Remembrance to pay their respects to armed forces members who have lost their lives in conflict.
Lifesaving care requires nursing staff. Nurses are degree educated, but other graduate public sector careers are valued more.
Let’s get nursing on a fair footing.
It’s time for nursing pay reform. #FairPayForNursing ➡️ https://bit.ly/4o0Gr9D
Let’s get nursing on a fair footing.
It’s time for nursing pay reform. #FairPayForNursing ➡️ https://bit.ly/4o0Gr9D
November 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Lifesaving care requires nursing staff. Nurses are degree educated, but other graduate public sector careers are valued more.
Let’s get nursing on a fair footing.
It’s time for nursing pay reform. #FairPayForNursing ➡️ https://bit.ly/4o0Gr9D
Let’s get nursing on a fair footing.
It’s time for nursing pay reform. #FairPayForNursing ➡️ https://bit.ly/4o0Gr9D
When Chief Nursing Officer Evonne Hunt raised concerns about racism at her trust, they suspended her rather than taking action.
After a two-year process, we have worked with Evonne to successfully secure her reinstatement.
We will always support members challenging discrimination.
After a two-year process, we have worked with Evonne to successfully secure her reinstatement.
We will always support members challenging discrimination.
RCN wins landmark case: chief nurse reinstated after racism concerns ignored | News | Royal College of Nursing
The case exposed systemic failures in tackling race discrimination and highlights the vital role of RCN advocacy in challenging injustice
www.rcn.org.uk
November 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
When Chief Nursing Officer Evonne Hunt raised concerns about racism at her trust, they suspended her rather than taking action.
After a two-year process, we have worked with Evonne to successfully secure her reinstatement.
We will always support members challenging discrimination.
After a two-year process, we have worked with Evonne to successfully secure her reinstatement.
We will always support members challenging discrimination.
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RCN Northern Ireland Executive Director, Professor Rita Devlin, reacts to the announcement today by the Health Minister that pay parity is to be restored to nursing staff in Northern Ireland.
www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Pay Parity to Be Restored for Nursing Staff in Northern Ireland | News | Royal College of Nursing
www.rcn.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 6:56 PM
RCN Northern Ireland Executive Director, Professor Rita Devlin, reacts to the announcement today by the Health Minister that pay parity is to be restored to nursing staff in Northern Ireland.
www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
A petition signed by thousands has been delivered to the Treasury, urging the Chancellor to fix the broken student nurse finance system, and to governments across the UK.
Student nurses need better financial support and we’re demanding governments take urgent action.
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Student nurses need better financial support and we’re demanding governments take urgent action.
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RCN demands urgent action by governments as future of nursing at risk | News | Royal College of Nursing
A petition signed by thousands has been delivered to the Treasury, urging action to fix the broken finance system for nursing students
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November 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A petition signed by thousands has been delivered to the Treasury, urging the Chancellor to fix the broken student nurse finance system, and to governments across the UK.
Student nurses need better financial support and we’re demanding governments take urgent action.
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Student nurses need better financial support and we’re demanding governments take urgent action.
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Delighted to be at #NursingLive at the NEC Birmingham. @rcn.org.uk President Bejoy Sebastian introducing our chief executive, Nicola Ranger
November 5, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Delighted to be at #NursingLive at the NEC Birmingham. @rcn.org.uk President Bejoy Sebastian introducing our chief executive, Nicola Ranger
On Woman's Hour today, RCN England Director Patricia Marquis reiterated our message that rising levels of racism against nursing staff is totally unacceptable, & called for more to be done to stamp it out.
If you've faced racist abuse, learn how we can support you: https://bit.ly/4hSDmq0
If you've faced racist abuse, learn how we can support you: https://bit.ly/4hSDmq0
November 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
On Woman's Hour today, RCN England Director Patricia Marquis reiterated our message that rising levels of racism against nursing staff is totally unacceptable, & called for more to be done to stamp it out.
If you've faced racist abuse, learn how we can support you: https://bit.ly/4hSDmq0
If you've faced racist abuse, learn how we can support you: https://bit.ly/4hSDmq0
In his latest blog, Callum Metcalfe-O'Shea explores our brand-new resource, specifically designed to help student and early career nurses deliver safe, person-centred care amid rising complexity and multimorbidity in health care.
Find out more. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Wrkpko
Find out more. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Wrkpko
November 5, 2025 at 9:50 AM
In his latest blog, Callum Metcalfe-O'Shea explores our brand-new resource, specifically designed to help student and early career nurses deliver safe, person-centred care amid rising complexity and multimorbidity in health care.
Find out more. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Wrkpko
Find out more. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Wrkpko
Keen to showcase your work around health inequalities, partnership working or a patient-centred initiative?
Apply to present your work in poster form at our Long-term Conditions Conference in June 2026.
Submit your poster by 19 November. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qcNqxw
Apply to present your work in poster form at our Long-term Conditions Conference in June 2026.
Submit your poster by 19 November. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qcNqxw
November 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Keen to showcase your work around health inequalities, partnership working or a patient-centred initiative?
Apply to present your work in poster form at our Long-term Conditions Conference in June 2026.
Submit your poster by 19 November. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qcNqxw
Apply to present your work in poster form at our Long-term Conditions Conference in June 2026.
Submit your poster by 19 November. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qcNqxw
The role of nursing support workers is sometimes unseen but is always crucial.
On #NursingSupportWorkersDay we shine a light on nursing support workers and the essential care they provide to patients and their families. 💛
Join us on 23 November. https://bit.ly/4h51HbE
On #NursingSupportWorkersDay we shine a light on nursing support workers and the essential care they provide to patients and their families. 💛
Join us on 23 November. https://bit.ly/4h51HbE
November 4, 2025 at 10:24 AM
The role of nursing support workers is sometimes unseen but is always crucial.
On #NursingSupportWorkersDay we shine a light on nursing support workers and the essential care they provide to patients and their families. 💛
Join us on 23 November. https://bit.ly/4h51HbE
On #NursingSupportWorkersDay we shine a light on nursing support workers and the essential care they provide to patients and their families. 💛
Join us on 23 November. https://bit.ly/4h51HbE
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"You need access to piped oxygen and suction... none of these things will be easily available in a corridor.” 💬
RCN Gen Sec. & Chief Exec. & Prof. Nicola Ranger was on BBC Breakfast this morning, highlighting the unacceptable normalisation of corridor care in hospitals. ⬇️
RCN Gen Sec. & Chief Exec. & Prof. Nicola Ranger was on BBC Breakfast this morning, highlighting the unacceptable normalisation of corridor care in hospitals. ⬇️
October 31, 2025 at 4:15 PM
"You need access to piped oxygen and suction... none of these things will be easily available in a corridor.” 💬
RCN Gen Sec. & Chief Exec. & Prof. Nicola Ranger was on BBC Breakfast this morning, highlighting the unacceptable normalisation of corridor care in hospitals. ⬇️
RCN Gen Sec. & Chief Exec. & Prof. Nicola Ranger was on BBC Breakfast this morning, highlighting the unacceptable normalisation of corridor care in hospitals. ⬇️
Hear from leading experts on using inclusive language, building inclusive workplaces and more at our equity, diversity and inclusion conference in December. 🗓️
Find out more and secure your spot today ⬇️
Find out more and secure your spot today ⬇️
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Conference | Royal College of Nursing
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www.rcn.org.uk
November 3, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Hear from leading experts on using inclusive language, building inclusive workplaces and more at our equity, diversity and inclusion conference in December. 🗓️
Find out more and secure your spot today ⬇️
Find out more and secure your spot today ⬇️
Help make 2026 the most powerful Congress yet by submitting an agenda item ☑️
Find out what makes a great agenda item and what the submission process looks like.
#RCN26
Find out what makes a great agenda item and what the submission process looks like.
#RCN26
How to submit an RCN Congress agenda item | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
Got something to say? Here's how to get it on the RCN Congress agenda
www.rcn.org.uk
November 2, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Help make 2026 the most powerful Congress yet by submitting an agenda item ☑️
Find out what makes a great agenda item and what the submission process looks like.
#RCN26
Find out what makes a great agenda item and what the submission process looks like.
#RCN26
District nursing is in a dire state, and the latest report from @nuffieldtrust.org.uk shows a worse than feared collapse in the workforce.
Westminster government’s ambitions to shift care from hospital to community will fail unless the district nursing workforce is rebuilt. ⬇️
Westminster government’s ambitions to shift care from hospital to community will fail unless the district nursing workforce is rebuilt. ⬇️
RCN calls for investment as report reveals dire state of district-nursing | News | Royal College of Nursing
Westminster government’s ambitions to shift care from hospital to community and from sickness to prevention will fail unless district nursing workforce is rebuilt
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November 1, 2025 at 4:06 PM
District nursing is in a dire state, and the latest report from @nuffieldtrust.org.uk shows a worse than feared collapse in the workforce.
Westminster government’s ambitions to shift care from hospital to community will fail unless the district nursing workforce is rebuilt. ⬇️
Westminster government’s ambitions to shift care from hospital to community will fail unless the district nursing workforce is rebuilt. ⬇️
Today, we’re celebrating #LearningDisabilityNursesDay – a moment to shine a light on the incredible work of learning disability nurses across the UK.
RCN Professional Lead for Learning Disability Nursing Jonathan Beebee writes: bit.ly/47Dj6E9 (1/2)
RCN Professional Lead for Learning Disability Nursing Jonathan Beebee writes: bit.ly/47Dj6E9 (1/2)
November 1, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Today, we’re celebrating #LearningDisabilityNursesDay – a moment to shine a light on the incredible work of learning disability nurses across the UK.
RCN Professional Lead for Learning Disability Nursing Jonathan Beebee writes: bit.ly/47Dj6E9 (1/2)
RCN Professional Lead for Learning Disability Nursing Jonathan Beebee writes: bit.ly/47Dj6E9 (1/2)
"You need access to piped oxygen and suction... none of these things will be easily available in a corridor.” 💬
RCN Gen Sec. & Chief Exec. & Prof. Nicola Ranger was on BBC Breakfast this morning, highlighting the unacceptable normalisation of corridor care in hospitals. ⬇️
RCN Gen Sec. & Chief Exec. & Prof. Nicola Ranger was on BBC Breakfast this morning, highlighting the unacceptable normalisation of corridor care in hospitals. ⬇️
October 31, 2025 at 4:15 PM
"You need access to piped oxygen and suction... none of these things will be easily available in a corridor.” 💬
RCN Gen Sec. & Chief Exec. & Prof. Nicola Ranger was on BBC Breakfast this morning, highlighting the unacceptable normalisation of corridor care in hospitals. ⬇️
RCN Gen Sec. & Chief Exec. & Prof. Nicola Ranger was on BBC Breakfast this morning, highlighting the unacceptable normalisation of corridor care in hospitals. ⬇️
As #BlackHistoryMonth draws to a close, our members share perspectives on what anti-racism means to them.
Through honest reflections and lived experiences, they explore how we can all play a role in challenging racism and building a more inclusive future in health & care ➡️ https://bit.ly/4m5o41k
Through honest reflections and lived experiences, they explore how we can all play a role in challenging racism and building a more inclusive future in health & care ➡️ https://bit.ly/4m5o41k
October 31, 2025 at 2:17 PM
As #BlackHistoryMonth draws to a close, our members share perspectives on what anti-racism means to them.
Through honest reflections and lived experiences, they explore how we can all play a role in challenging racism and building a more inclusive future in health & care ➡️ https://bit.ly/4m5o41k
Through honest reflections and lived experiences, they explore how we can all play a role in challenging racism and building a more inclusive future in health & care ➡️ https://bit.ly/4m5o41k
As one of our coalition partners to end corridor care, Age UK's new report highlights the shocking impact of what the elderly & vulnerable are forced to endure.
Corridor care is a moral stain on our health service. We need investment urgently - especially in the community.
➡️ bit.ly/3LD03Cf
Corridor care is a moral stain on our health service. We need investment urgently - especially in the community.
➡️ bit.ly/3LD03Cf
October 31, 2025 at 11:26 AM
As one of our coalition partners to end corridor care, Age UK's new report highlights the shocking impact of what the elderly & vulnerable are forced to endure.
Corridor care is a moral stain on our health service. We need investment urgently - especially in the community.
➡️ bit.ly/3LD03Cf
Corridor care is a moral stain on our health service. We need investment urgently - especially in the community.
➡️ bit.ly/3LD03Cf
🧵 In its evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body published today, the Westminster government risks insulting NHS staff all over again.
With too many leaving nursing and too few joining, we need urgent and fundamental pay reform, not derisory pay deals. (1/2)
With too many leaving nursing and too few joining, we need urgent and fundamental pay reform, not derisory pay deals. (1/2)
October 30, 2025 at 8:03 PM
🧵 In its evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body published today, the Westminster government risks insulting NHS staff all over again.
With too many leaving nursing and too few joining, we need urgent and fundamental pay reform, not derisory pay deals. (1/2)
With too many leaving nursing and too few joining, we need urgent and fundamental pay reform, not derisory pay deals. (1/2)
RCN President @bejoysebastian.bsky.social reflects on the rise of complaints about racism at work, the impact on the nursing workforce and how nursing must be properly valued.
Read more: https://bit.ly/43yDrsQ
Read more: https://bit.ly/43yDrsQ
October 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
RCN President @bejoysebastian.bsky.social reflects on the rise of complaints about racism at work, the impact on the nursing workforce and how nursing must be properly valued.
Read more: https://bit.ly/43yDrsQ
Read more: https://bit.ly/43yDrsQ