The UK govt has announced a 3.6% pay award for nursing staff on Agenda for Change in England - an increase that will be swallowed up by inflation. Our consultation will open soon for you to tell us what you think. Only you and your colleagues can decide if it's enough to value nursing. Read more:

Please vote @stuwieq.bsky.social for #Agendacommittee #RCN25 @rcn.org.uk

#RCN25 @rcn.org.uk on the Get Involved stand. Come and say Hello to it and Murdo 😀

@rcn.org.uk #RCN25 The Congress Gnome has been meeting lots of important people. Please come and meet it on the “Get Involved” stand today 😀

Looking forward to @rcn.org.uk Congress this week. Great debates, education and networking. Don’t forget to attend the John Goodlad lecture Monday lunchtime 👍 Safe travels to all today. See you there.

The UK government told the PRB it suggests just a 2.8% pay increase for nursing next year. The NHS PRB process is outdated. Alongside UNISON and Unite, we are calling for direct negotiations on NHS pay. Find out the details and sign our letter: https://buff.ly/3VDEkfN

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

New to RCN Libraries? Wondering where to start? Why not join us next week for a 45-minute introduction to the library services you can access with RCN membership. Learn about the online library, professional development, and more! 📆 17 Jan 2025 ⏰12:00-12:45 🖥️ Online https://buff.ly/40rmuQ5

Happy Christmas to all my friends x

Nurses’ back and joint pain: how not to get hurt at work. Leadership and team culture play a role in ensuring staff feel safe to raise concerns, and employers have a legal duty to assess and mitigate manual handling risks. rcni.com/nursing-stan...

Congratulations to former RCN President Professor Dame Anne Marie Rafferty on her peerage. More: https://buff.ly/3VNi9Uk

I just signed this important petition on Organise, please can you add your name? Create a Blue light railcard for blue light workers

Calling all @thercn.bsky.social members, Are you passionate about Nursing? Do you want to make a difference? Apply to be a funded voting member to represent your branch at RCN Congress in 2025. Follow the link here to find out more and how to apply ⬇️ www.rcn.org.uk/congress/