🧵 "People that have the most violence against them is the constant 24/7 presence - it's nurses" Last night, Professor Nicola Ranger appeared on Newsnight with Wes Streeting, highlighting how a lack of staff is driving people in crisis towards hospitals and emergency departments youtu.be/fPh8_xiQg_4

Today we've released a devastating report on the crisis of patients being treated in inappropriate settings in our NHS. With over 5000 testimonies from nursing staff, the report reveals how widespread this crisis has become, and how it's putting lives at risk. Read more: https://bit.ly/3WiS8wB

Nursing staff are being forced to deliver care in inappropriate settings every day. Patient safety is being compromised. The true extent of the corridor care crisis has been revealed in our new report, using the testimonies of over 5,000 NHS nursing staff. Read it here: https://bit.ly/3WiS8wB

The nursing profession has expressed its shock and sadness after a nurse was stabbed and left in a ‘critical condition’ at the Royal Oldham Hospital on Saturday night. rcni.com/nursing-stan...

The UK government cannot understand the impact of care in corridors on patients, families and staff if it isn't being reported. Alongside a coalition of organisations, we’ve written to Wes Streeting MP and NHS England calling for mandatory reporting. Read more:

The previous UK govt cut vital funding for health workforce development in vulnerable countries the UK is recruiting thousands of nursing staff from. The govt has a duty to fix these cuts & invest in the domestic nursing workforce. Read more below & in our briefing: bit.ly/428Z973

Being subject to an NMC hearing can bring shock, confusion, anxiety, depression and many more complicated emotions. We're here to help you through. It can be difficult to know where to start, so here’s our guide. ⬇️

The missing link here is the nursing workforce. Nursing is crucial to a better future for health and social care, but there are tens of thousands of vacancies across every part of the system and every region in England.

Nursing is an amazing career. Professor Nicola Ranger told @bbclaurak.bsky.social this morning how the government must act to entice staff into the profession to halt the workforce crisis. Agree? Reshare this post and join our campaigns 📣 www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved...

The first branch meeting and learning event of the year is on Thursday 30th January at The Harbour Hospital in Blackpool. Further details will be confirmed in the new year and registration will open shortly. www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Alcohol addiction is steeped in stigma, but having a conversation about it can be crucial. Hear from mental health nurse and addiction specialist Ellie, as she shares practical advice for talking to colleagues about this tricky topic.

Not long left to make your nomination for the 2025 RCN Awards! ✨ You have until 13 January to nominate a member of nursing staff you think goes above and beyond, so don’t delay. Make a nomination here ▶️

Professor Nicola Ranger, RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, wishes all our members a Happy New Year and looks ahead to another crucial year for the nursing profession. Read more: https://bit.ly/4fFUXhV

✅ The power of checklists! Learn how the RCN Nursing Workforce Standards can help you ensure the delivery of safe and effective patient care: https://buff.ly/41ILwLk

Wishing all of our members a Happy New Year. 🎊 Thank you for everything that you do to care for patients and their loved ones - not just over the festive period, but 365 days a year.

Whether you've been caring for patients on the wards, preparing meals, portering, prescribing, operating or supporting behind the scenes – thank you for your incredible dedication this year. Wishing you a very Happy New Year. ✨

Congratulations to all nursing staff who have been recognised in the New Year Honours. Read more: https://buff.ly/4a0FLLb

2025 New Year’s resolution: join a union ✅ Whether you're already in the nursing profession or are planning on entering, join over half a million nursing staff and become an RCN member: https://buff.ly/4iM6VcA

Looking for professional development opportunities in 2025? Stay up-to-date with our publications, Nursing Workforce Standards and explore our courses. Discover more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4gi8OvQ

What did we achieve in 2024? ☑️ Securing the pay rises our members deserve through job evaluations ☑️ Launched the RCN Activist Academy to power-up our organising ☑️ Successfully campaigned to repeal anti-union laws Want to be part of the change in 2025? Get involved 📣

RCN Libraries host a variety of exhibitions and events to support the nursing profession. Discover what’s coming up in 2025 ➡️ https://buff.ly/401xSSp

The first branch meeting and learning event of the year is on Thursday 30th January at The Harbour Hospital in Blackpool. Further details will be confirmed in the new year and registration will open shortly. www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

The government's proposed pay increase of just 2.8% won't fix the crisis in nursing. We need direct pay talks with government over NHS pay in England to value nursing and protect patients. Sign our open letter to call for your MP’s support. http://buff.ly/3VDEkfN

🗓️ A date for your 2025 diary! RCN Congress returns between 12-15 May 2025. Join us in Liverpool for four days of enriching professional and personal development. #RCN25 Find out more, and follow us to hear when you can book your place:https://buff.ly/41CGRL2

Our forums and networks cover a wide range nursing specialisms and their work helps to shape the nursing profession. Find out how you can get more involved and learn more about the work of your forum on our website: https://buff.ly/3DmZJUc

Thank you to our members working over the festive period. We extend our warmest wishes to nursing staff of every faith and for those celebrating Christmas, we wish you a peaceful and enjoyable time.

The North West regional office will close at 4pm today and reopen on Thursday 2 January. If need our help over that period, RCN Direct is here for you. Visit www.rcn.org.uk/get-help

We’re calling on the UK government to act with 'unparalleled ambition' to invest in and reimagine the nursing specialty as course acceptances and staff numbers are shown to be falling at an alarming rate.  Read more ⬇️

On Behalf of the branch Executive team we would like to wish all our members no matter whether your working or spending your time at home or with family or friends then we wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy new year, may 2025 bring you all some peace and happiness

On Behalf of the branch Executive team we would like to wish all our members no matter whether your working or spending your time at home or with family or friends then we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, may 2025 bring you all some peace and happiness

In her final blog as RCN President, Sheila Sobrany reflects on the year and her time in the role. Read more ➡️ https://buff.ly/4055pLi

The public understands nurses’ value, but pay needs to catch up Nursing Standard editor Flavia Munn asks 'Why do government pay awards continue to ignore this reality?' rcni.com/nursing-stan...

The prevention of infection is central to health, wellbeing, and tackling the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance. Join our Infection Prevention and Control Programme in January 2025 and gain the tools to lead change in your practice. Register your interest ➡️ https://buff.ly/4gkmjLI

Our congratulations to our own Sanjithkumar Nair, who has been elected Chair of the North West Regional Board for the coming year. We very much look forward to working with you Sanjith.

Our #RCN25 Education, Learning and Development Programme is a dynamic line-up that brings together fringe, student, nursing support worker, wellbeing sessions and more. 📖 Are you interested in submitting an idea? Read our tips, and complete your form by 8 January. ➡️ https://buff.ly/3DbVPO0

In her latest blog, our General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on: - The suggested 2.8% pay increase for nursing, and why patients and staff deserve better - Universal Health Coverage Day Read Nicola's blog here: bit.ly/3VE8uzt #UHCDay

🆕 | New Chair and Vice Chair of RCN Council have been elected. Carmel O’Boyle will lead our governing body with Natalie Brooks elected as Vice Chair. Find out more in our latest member news story ⬇️

The government has recommended a 2.8% pay rise for NHS nurses next year - in a move branded 'deeply offensive' by unions. The RCN hinted that industrial action could be on the cards, saying that the pay increase would amount to just £2 a day for nurses. rcni.com/nursing-stan...

Our General Secretary Professor Nicola Ranger met MPs today to repeat our disappointment at the UK government's proposed 2.8% pay increase. ‘We need hope, and we need some hope quite urgently'. Catch up with what Nicola had to say: bit.ly/4feAS2j

Worrying excessively, bystander guilt and exhaustion can all be symptoms of this second-hand trauma. Here’s what nursing staff need to know 🔽

Today the UK government recommended a pay increase of 2.8% for nursing staff in 2025/26, as little as £2 extra a day. This is deeply offensive, detrimental to patients & contradictory to hopes of rebuilding the NHS. We are calling for direct negotiations on pay - our full response: bit.ly/49Dn28s

'When I was homeless I wasn't able to work – now I'm back helping patients.' Debt and ill health are just some of the reasons why staff like Lily need the RCN Foundation’s support. Find out how the @rcnfoundation.bsky.social helped Lily and her family get back on their feet ⬇️ bit.ly/3VihFFt

The agenda at our annual Congress is set by you, the members. 📝 Help bring attention to those all-important nursing issues. Submit an agenda item by 8 January. Need inspiration? You can find tips and examples of past debates on our website ➡️ bit.ly/3VKOrgl #RCN25

It's time for direct pay talks with government over NHS pay in England. Your elected Trade Union Committee members have withdrawn the RCN from the outdated NHS PRB process. It’s time for a change. Add your name to call on your MP’s support for negotiations. 📝 bit.ly/4g6AnIa