Royal College of Nursing

Nominations are open for the roles of Chair and Vice Chair of RCN Congress.

The Royal College of Nursing, in partnership with the Royal College of Midwives and the Tropical Health and Education Trust (THET), would like to hear the views of nursing staff on international health volunteering.

The Royal College of Nursing is encouraging senior nurses to apply for positions on the NICE Quality Standards Advisory Committees.

RCN Congress 2012 has now closed. This year's event saw RCN members from across the UK, including nurses, health care assistants and students, meet to learn and share excellent nursing practice.

Delivering dignified care is among the greatest challenges now facing the NHS, Sir Keith Pearson, Chair of the NHS Confederation told Congress today.

Specialist nurses fear that people with learning disabilities are missing out or facing a reduced service as demands increase, but resources are not being made available, says the Royal College of Nursing.

Ed Miliband got a warm response from RCN Congress today as he laid out his vision for the health service

Health Secretary Andrew Lansley defended the Government’s management of the NHS as he addressed members during a lively, hour-long session at RCN Congress in Harrogate today.

The RCN’s Chief Executive & General Secretary issued a rallying cry to Congress, urging members to fight back against cuts to patients services.

A group of members met Health Secretary Andrew Lansley at RCN Congress to voice the concerns of nursing staff about the Health and Social Care Bill and current problems in the NHS and wider health care service.

Government plans to move care from acute hospitals to community settings have been branded a “façade” by the Royal College of Nursing , as a survey of community nurses has shown that many are facing cutbacks and spending less time with patients.

RCN members from across the UK have arrived in Harrogate as RCN Congress 2012 gets underway.

A short film reflecting the challenges and huge rewards that a career in nursing can bring was given its first showing at RCN Congress in Harrogate today.

The Royal College of Nursing is calling on NHS organisations to halt the closure of hospital beds until they can clearly demonstrate that alternative, tried and tested patient services in the community are available.

Royal College of Nursing members across the UK are today celebrating Nurses’ Day.

The Royal College of Nursing has joined the Royal College of Midwives and the Malawian Initiative for National Development (MIND) to participate in a scheme to help support health workers in Malawi.

The Royal College of Nursing is encouraging members to show their support for the International Day of Action Against Homophobia and Transphobia.

The Royal College of Nursing is encouraging members to participate in a survey which will influence future research into dementia care.

A one-day conference and workshop next month will highlight the value of midwives and nurses working in health partnerships with developing countries.

The Royal College of Nursing has responded to proposals for public sector pension changes outlined in the Queen’s speech, saying the long-term physical burden of nursing has not been taken into account and the issue will need to be revisited.