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Today it has been announced funding for Level 7 apprenticeships for a range of health roles has been secured until 2029. Since May, we have been warning the Westminster government about the impact of removing this funding, and they listened.
Read more. β¬οΈ bit.ly/3UmRCMJ
A picture of Bejoy Sebastian Quote reads: We are a safety-critical profession, and that is something that has to be at the heart of any negotiations.β
In his monthly update to members, RCN President Bejoy Sebastian thanks every member who voted in our recent pay consultations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
He reflects on the importance of making our voices heard all year round to achieve meaningful change. Read more β‘οΈ buff.ly/uvtevnf
Two individuals holding protest signs advocating for better financial support for nursing students, with the Royal College of Nursing logo visible.
Graphic featuring a clipboard with a document and a pencil on a pink background, and text reading "Sign the petition at the link in the caption."
Nursing students are being forced out by financial hardship.
UK governments must act now to protect the future of nursing.
βοΈ Add your name to our petition buff.ly/9WdHdS4
Promotional image from the Royal College of Nursing featuring four healthcare professionals in scrubs, encouraging viewers to sign up for updates on pay.
Nursing said loudly and clearly 3.6% was not enough. This was a big step towards showing governments our true value.
With our collective strength, we can achieve so much.
Sign-up to receive our emails and be the first to hear the latest updates on your pay π© bit.ly/3UMPv4T
We want to hear the full story. Take the RCN Employment Survey
Last chance to make sure your voice is heard in our Employment Survey.
How is your workload? What are staffing levels like in your workplace?
Tell us by 10 August and help shape our advocacy: buff.ly/6AZ1XfD
Changes to Immigration Rules 19 August 6-7pm Free Live Event
Are you an internationally educated nurse?
Join this live webinar and learn more about changes to immigration policy and how the RCN is responding: buff.ly/10Mxkxa
Now's your chance to join the RCN's trade union and professional nursing committees.
Find out more about the opportunities, how the committees influence the RCN's work and nominate yourself by September. β¬οΈ
Representation matters.
Our Lead the RCN webinar series this month is a chance to hear from women, Global Majority and disabled and neurodivergent members in RCN governance roles about their experiences and why you should consider taking on a leadership role with the RCN β¬οΈ
ICYMI: we announced the results of our pay consultations last week.
In record numbers, nursing staff said 3.6% is not enough.
Ministers must use the summer to reach agreement that will deliver for nursing.
Read more:
Promotional poster by the Royal College of Nursing about early career network events for nurses. It covers topics like finances after graduation, applying for jobs, navigating first roles, and transitioning to registered nurse.
Our recorded live events, specifically for early career nurses can help set you up for success.
Watch our informative events to learn about finances after graduation, getting your first role, and leading your first shift in charge β‘οΈ buff.ly/lvragy2
Person holding a Royal College of Nursing placard and smiling, with text promoting the RCN Employment Survey to improve nursing conditions. Background includes RCN logo and hashtags related to staffing safety.
One week left to take the RCN Employment Survey.
This is your chance to speak up about your working life and shape our campaigning.
Your experience matters and we want to hear it β add you voice here: buff.ly/4uDuyol
Representation matters.
Our Lead the RCN webinar series this month is a chance to hear from women, Global Majority and disabled and neurodivergent members in RCN governance roles about their experiences and why you should consider taking on a leadership role with the RCN β¬οΈ
For the past decade, nursing staff have had a professional duty to be transparent about poor care.
From raising concerns, to writing a duty of candour letter, find our what you need to know in this explainer β¬οΈ
An image featuring a quote from the Royal College of Nursing. The text says: "It is so important we continue to highlight the experiences of nursing staff during the pandemic. RCN Head of Independent Health and Social Care." The background is dark blue with the Royal College of Nursing logo in the top right corner.
This week marked the end of the latest module of the UK COVID-19 Inquiry.
Claire Sutton recounts the promises made in contrast to the reality experienced by nursing staff working in social care, and how important it is to continue to raise the Voice of Nursing.
Read more β‘οΈ bit.ly/45ef97z
The RCN has lodged a formal pay dispute with the Northern Ireland Executive, Department of Health and HSC employers. The dispute focuses on the continuing absence of a 2025-2026 pay award for HSC nursing staff in Northern Ireland.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Graphic from the Royal College of Nursing featuring a quote on fostering allyship in nursing practice. Quote reads: Allyship is more than just love, itβs active support β how can we, as part of the professional nursing world, show this active support in our daily practice?
Allyship is active support for the rights of a minority or marginalised group without being a member of it.
Professional Lead for Care of Older People & Dementia, Sally Wilson reflects on the importance of allyship and the role that nursing staff can play.
#PrideInNursing π buff.ly/InacCLB
The RCN International Nursing Research Conference is coming to Exeter, 8-10 September 2025!
π Explore cutting-edge research, connect with global leaders in nursing, and be part of the conversations shaping the future of healthcare.
Book your place β‘οΈ buff.ly/SJjO6nR buff.ly/zTVxTlL
A graphic by the Royal College of Nursing stating "NHS and HSC pay consultations result are in: 3.6% is NOT enough," on a blue and yellow background.
We asked if 3.6% was enough. In record numbers, RCN members have said it is not.
You need to see reform to nursing pay that makes a difference. Weβre finished fighting for scraps every year.
Ministers must use the summer to reach agreement that will deliver for nursing.
Read more: buff.ly/gka9Gli
Quote about emotional labour, recognising, supporting, and managing emotions in uncertain times by Professor Pam Smith, RCN Fellow, on a Royal College of Nursing branded image.
How do we keep the light shining to value and protect the emotional labour of nursing?
RCN Fellow Professor Pam Smith explores the impact of emotional labour on nursing staff and patients in her recent blog. β‘οΈ buff.ly/U5K65Id
Text reads: Wherever you work - we need to understand your experience. Picture of a member or nursing staff with a care home resident on right-hand side.
Wherever you work or whoever your employer β we need to understand your experiences.
Our employment survey runs every 2 years & provides some of the most valuable insights we have into the working lives of nursing staff in the UK.
It takes around 10 minutes to complete, click here: buff.ly/4uDuyol
Graphic by the Royal College of Nursing stating, 'Newly registered nurses (NRNs) should not be struggling to find entry level nursing roles in the NHS.' Signed by Head of Students and RCN King's Nursing Cadets.
Graduating as a registered nurse should be a time for celebration, not a struggle to find a first role in the profession.
Weβre calling for accountable workforce planning and entryβlevel job guarantees.
Lorna Mayles, Head of Students & RCN Kingβs Nursing Cadets writes β‘οΈ bit.ly/3GXHg2O
Nursing staff: Drinking water isnβt a breakβtime luxury, itβs a lifetime necessity.
While you donβt need permission to prioritise self-care, itβs helpful to have information to hand that you can use to hold employers to account. Read more β¬οΈ
Our pay consultations for members working on Agenda for Change in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are now closed.
Thank you to everyone who took part β your votes are being counted, our fight will continue.
Stay up to date with the next steps - sign-up to receive RCN emails: buff.ly/g0Dyv1g
Promotional image for an RCN Events conference titled "Activism in Retirement", scheduled for September 15, 2025. The image shows a joyful embrace between two individuals amidst a group of people holding protest signs.
π’ Join us for the next RCN Retired Members Conference in September - returning to its in-person format by popular demand.
Book now β‘οΈ www.rcn.org.uk/RM25
Promotional poster for the RCN Trauma and Orthopaedic Nursing Conference, scheduled for Friday, 20 November 2025 in London. The poster features X-ray images of human bones and includes event details such as time, location, and registration fee.
π’ Closing soon: Call for abstracts for the RCN Trauma and Orthopaedic Nursing Conference
Submit your abstract by 5pm on Thursday 31 July.
Find out more β‘οΈ buff.ly/3hTJxv2
Text reads; Our pay. Our say. 1 day to go. 3.6% is it enough?
β° Last day to have your say on 3.6% - is it enough?
If youβre eligible, make sure you vote before 11.59pm on Sunday when our consultation closes.
Make your voice heard: buff.ly/83xmD17
Around 10% of the population vape β thatβs approximately equal to 5.5 million adults in Great Britain.
As we learn more about electronic cigarettes and their role in quitting tobacco, find out what you need to know about them as nursing staff in our recent magazines feature. β¬οΈ
Text reads: Our pay. Our say. 2 days to go. Remind your colleagues to vote.
π£οΈ 2 days left to decide the next steps on your pay.
If you're on Agenda for Change in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland, donβt lose your vote.
Tell your government whether 3.6% is enough here: buff.ly/83xmD17
Last year, David Anderson spent seven months working in a field hospital in Gaza.
We spoke with him about the experience, and how he and his colleagues delt with the extreme conditions.
Read David's story below.
Photograph of a general practice nurse working. Text overlay says fair pay for general practice nursing staff
The UK government has said that salaried general practice nursing staff in England should receive the same 4% pay award committed for GPs.
Working as a GPN in England and not received your pay increase? Find resources to support you to speak up about pay with your employer. β‘οΈ bit.ly/49S7AUe
