On 23 November, we’ll highlight the crucial contribution nursing support workers make to patient care on RCN Nursing Support Workers' Day

Chair of the RCN Anti-Racism Sub-Group Mehvish Shaffi-Ajibola reflects on the importance of Black History month and why recognising the tremendous contribution of Black nursing must go hand in hand wi...

Home secretary under pressure over changes that would make it harder for foreign workers to claim permanent residence

As Andy Burnham sets out his future plans for reforming social care, the RCN says meaningful change will require investment in nursing and a nurse-led approach

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Dave Parry shares highlights of his work with the RCN UK Nursing Support Workers Committee from the past few months.

If you care deeply about your profession and want to do your bit to influence the work of the RCN, please nominate yourself to join a Country or Regional Board. By joining an RCN Board, you'll work with other members from your country or region with a shared sense of purpose.

In this blog for World Patient Safety Day 2026, Kim Ball, Jane Ball and Rose Gallagher share what this year's theme means to nursing from their perspective, through the lens of prevention, safe staffi...

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Nursing staff are more susceptible to SAD. Here's how to manage it

1.2 million patients in England waited between 12 and 24 hours in A&E, and 500,000 more patients waited for more than 24 hours, the National Audit Office has estimated

The results are in for key leadership positions including President, Deputy President and Council members

From boardroom representation to staffing levels, this bill could have lasting consequences for nursing staff and patients

Home Office concedes skilled workers abused by sponsors can change employer and complete visa term

If you care deeply about your profession and want to do your bit to influence the work of the RCN, please nominate yourself to join a Country or Regional Board. By joining an RCN Board, you'll work with other members from your country or region with a shared sense of purpose.

This year's AGM will take place 2pm-5.30pm on Tuesday 8 September at RCN HQ, 20 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0RN and online.

The RCN Students Committee has written to NHS England and the Chief Nursing Officer for England calling for improvements to nursing recruitment practices. You can sign the letter too.

RCN members will soon be able to vote for who they want as President, and as Council representatives

Introduce a legally binding maximum working temperature of 25°C for all workplaces, covering both indoor and outdoor jobs. Currently, there is an advisory minimum temperature in statutory guidance but...