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Fair pay for nurses sign during a protest in London

RCN warns members 'will not take this lying down’, as rise falls far short of 12.5% demand

21 Jul 2021
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Picture of Lesley Eggleston, a nurse for over 45 years, who has died

Lesley Eggleston, a nurse for more than 45 years, remembered for suppor

21 Jul 2021
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Health and social care minister Helen Whately addresses the Commons but fails to mention pay rise for NHS

Health minister fails to address AfC pay rumours in final Commons appearance before autumn

21 Jul 2021
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Rumoured 3% offer falls short of RCN’s 12.5% demand

20 Jul 2021
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Picture of a smart phone screen showing a message to self-isolate

Staff can carry on working in exceptional circumstances if ab

19 Jul 2021
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Picture of hospital ward staffing board showing number of nurses planned for and how many are available.

College wants workforce planning rules added to new health and care bil

16 Jul 2021
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NMC and PSA logos – PSA is appealing against NMC FtP ruling in the High Court

NMC’s controversial sanction against mental health nurse now subject of legal appeal

16 Jul 2021
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Chief nurse Ruth May confirms their continued use after ‘freedom day’ on 19 July

16 Jul 2021
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Image of two figures representing nurses, one large and one small, holding pound symbols

Staff concerned over disparity with Agenda for Change, but ch

15 Jul 2021
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Nurses and nursing students honoured for their dedication and outstanding work

15 Jul 2021
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woman looks despondent, with child in high chair by her side – study suggests many children of nurses and other key workers live in poverty

As NHS pay fails to keep pace with housing costs, RCN repeats call for double-di

14 Jul 2021
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Picture shows a woman of Asian ethnicity typing on a laptop

Body set up to tackle health inequalities is committed to avoiding term

14 Jul 2021

RCN and Unite unions agree that mask-wearing should continue

13 Jul 2021

Council chair Dave Dawes steps down from key role as college announces investigation

13 Jul 2021

Hospital told to strengthen emergency department leadership and review its staffing levels

12 Jul 2021

Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust first English trust to offer package

12 Jul 2021

University of Surrey nursing, midwifery and paramedic students praised for front-line suppo

09 Jul 2021

Ballot of charity’s RCN members triggers formal pay talks amid calls for parity with A

08 Jul 2021

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