News
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14 Jan 2022
RCN appoints Patricia Marquis as permanent Director for England
Patricia will continue to lead the College’s activities supporting nursing staff across nine regions.
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13 Jan 2022
Health care workers must be exempt from reduced COVID-19 self-isolation period in England
RCN says cutting self-isolation to five days could increase the risk of transmission to staff and patients.
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13 Jan 2022
RCN calls for delay to new law on mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for NHS staff in England
Government needs to rethink timing of move that would exacerbate chronic staff shortages.
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13 Jan 2022
HSC pay consultation opens
RCN members working for the HSC in Northern Ireland are being asked whether a 3% pay award is acceptable or unacceptable.
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13 Jan 2022
RCN issues letter to trust chief execs calling for greater support and reassurance for nursing staff working under extreme pressure
The letter asks trusts not to leave their staff professionally vulnerable after members raise concerns over patient safety.
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7 Jan 2022
FFP3 masks needed as standard demands RCN as sickness absence rates soar
All health care workers must be provided with FFP3 masks when treating people with known or suspected COVID-19.
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6 Jan 2022
Post COVID recovery in England jeopardised by staff shortages, report finds
RCN responds to outcome of cross-party inquiry into tackling the backlog of care needs caused by the pandemic, calling for the government to get a grip on workforce planning.
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6 Jan 2022
RCN Professional Nursing Committee Chair and Vice Chair announced
Rachel Hollis and Siobhan Donald continue in their important advisory roles.
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4 Jan 2022
Nominate now for RCN awards
We’re celebrating the hard work and dedication of outstanding members and individuals who have made a significant contribution to the nursing profession.
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30 Dec 2021
RCN releases results of member employment survey
New findings paint detailed picture of members’ professional lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
