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RCN chief steps down to stand for Parliament

The head of the Royal College of Nursing has stepped down to run for Sinn Féin in the UK general election, announcing that it is the ‘right time for me to step forward into the political arena’

England’s Chief Nursing Officer to retire ‘later this year’

Health leaders across the country have responded to Dame Ruth May’s announcement, expressing gratitude for her work as a CNO

Half of England's nursing staff could quit, says RCN

‘Over a decade of below inflation pay offers have caused hardship and forced thousands to consider quitting altogether,’ said RCN General Secretary Pat Cullen

Government must enhance nursing salaries to combat NHS staffing crisis

A new RCN survey of thousands of frontline nursing staff has revealed almost half of those working in the NHS are actively planning or considering leaving their job

RCN demands a ‘seismic’ shift in pay and recognition for nurses

As talks between the Government and striking doctors resume, the RCN wants more recognition of the clinical care nurses provide to the public. Last year, nurses received the lowest pay deal in the...

RCN urges new Health Secretary to secure ‘sizeable and rapid investment’ to support the NHS workforce

Ms Atkins, who replaced Steve Barclay in this week’s cabinet reshuffle, has inherited new record NHS waiting times, with 7.7 million people waiting for elective care

RCN opens donations to strike fund in response to public support

The RCN has launched a donation page for members of the public to financially assist nursing staff on strike

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