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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 Your elected Trade Union Committee members have withdrawn the RCN from the outdated NHS PRB process.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. https://bit.ly/3CNADgR

Government has the power to improve nursing pay, but right now the UK govt has suggested only funding a 2.8% pay increase for NHS staff in England next year. We say the PRB process is outdated. It's time for direct negotiations on pay. Agree? Sign our open letter. ✔️

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. ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3DPXPeS

Learning disability nursing is in crisis. Acceptance rates for learning disability courses are collapsing, leaving vulnerable people at risk of being without access to vital care. We need the UK government to act with unparalleled ambition to invest in and reimagine the nursing specialty. Read more: https://bit.ly/41ZtlBf

The UK government has launched an independent commission to reform adult social care in England. Social care reform is long overdue, but the issues affecting the nursing workforce can’t wait 3 years for change. Nursing must be at the heart of the commission. Read more ⬇️ https://bit.ly/40gO4PR

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. ✅ Open to all —no RCN membership required ✅ Develop leadership skills in infection prevention ✅ Be part of the solution against antimicrobial resistance Register your interest ➡️ https://bit.ly/3BJ0arp

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

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 🔽

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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.