RCN ‘closely monitoring’ delayed pay rise for GPNs in Northern Ireland
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has said it will ‘closely’ monitor the implementation of a delayed pay rise for general practice nurses (GPNs) in Northern Ireland. The Department of Health in Northern Ireland has confirmed to Nursing in Practice that health minister Robin Swann has ‘approved funding’ for a 6% increase for general practice... Read moreThe post RCN ‘closely monitoring’ delayed pay rise for GPNs in Northern Ireland appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 23, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Madeleine Anderson Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
RCN reveals pay scale recommendations for NHS nurses
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has urged the government to implement a pay scale that would see salaries for NHS-employed registered nurses start in the region of £35,000 during preceptorship. The RCN has also suggested that salaries should progress towards £50,000 and beyond for enhanced, advanced and consultant levels of nursing in the NHS.... Read moreThe post RCN reveals pay scale recommendations for NHS nurses appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 8, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
GP practices and care homes at wrong end of Covid PPE ‘hierarchy’, inquiry told
A ‘hierarchy’ around personal protective equipment (PPE) in the early days of the pandemic left staff working in primary care, general practice and care homes with a lower standard of protection, the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry has heard. Norman Provan, associate director (employment relations) at Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland, told the inquiry that ‘there... Read moreThe post GP practices and care homes at wrong end of Covid PPE ‘hierarchy’, inquiry told appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 2, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
RCN Wales urges new first minister to act on ‘three key areas’
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) in Wales has written to the new first minister in Wales to highlight concerns surrounding staff numbers, training and the introduction of nursing associates. In the letter, Helen Whyley, director of RCN Wales, urged first minister Vaughan Gething to ‘refresh his public commitment to safe and effective care’, which... Read moreThe post RCN Wales urges new first minister to act on ‘three key areas’ appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - March 27, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Care sector ‘chronically under-resourced’ to deal with pandemic, inquiry told
Failure to tackle nurse shortages and burnout – particularly within the social care sector – is ‘a serious risk to the country’s ability to robustly tackle future pandemics’, the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has been told. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN), represented by Fenella Morris KC, spoke on behalf of members this week at a... Read moreThe post Care sector ‘chronically under-resourced’ to deal with pandemic, inquiry told appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - March 21, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Covid-19 Latest news Source Type: news
Hunt ’s failure to address nurse numbers will worsen crisis, RCN warns
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has criticised chancellor Jeremy Hunt for failing to address low nurse recruitment numbers in his latest budget, warning that ‘the ground has been laid for the nursing crisis to worsen’. The measures announced by Mr Hunt included a £2.5bn day-to-day ‘funding boost’ for NHS England in 2024/25, and £3.4bn... Read moreThe post Hunt’s failure to address nurse numbers will worsen crisis, RCN warns appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - March 6, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Ministers accused of ‘passing buck’ over GPN pay funding gaps
Primary care minister Dame Andrea Leadsom has insisted that the government values general practice nurses (GPNs) ‘hugely’, but the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has accused ministers of ‘passing the buck’ on the issue of funding and pay. According to an RCN survey, three-quarters (77%) of general practice nursing staff did not receive the full... Read moreThe post Ministers accused of ‘passing buck’ over GPN pay funding gaps appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - March 6, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
New ‘enhanced’ nurse ARRS role ‘opportunity for leadership’
‘Enhanced’ general practice nurses recruited through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) must not be used for ‘plugging gaps’ and should instead be seen as a leadership role for the profession, a senior nurse leader has urged. UK professional lead for primary care at the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Heather Randle said she saw... Read moreThe post New ‘enhanced’ nurse ARRS role ‘opportunity for leadership’ appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - March 5, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
RCN ‘ building alliance ’ in fight for better practice nurse pay
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is working to ‘find allies’ across primary care as part of its ongoing fight to secure better pay for general practice nurses (GPNs) in England. RCN director for England, Patricia Marquis, said the union was looking to work with GPs, local medical committees (LMCs) and chief nurses in integrated... Read moreThe post RCN ‘building alliance’ in fight for better practice nurse pay appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 28, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
RCN calls for NHS nurses to be awarded supplement worth thousands
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is campaigning for the introduction of a ‘significant recruitment and retention supplement’ for NHS nursing staff on top of their basic salary. The RCN made the case for an additional payment of ‘at least several thousand’ in its formal submission of evidence to the NHS pay review body (PRB),... Read moreThe post RCN calls for NHS nurses to be awarded supplement worth thousands appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 26, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
‘Emergency measures needed’ following further drop in nursing applicants
Emergency measures are needed in next month’s budget following a ‘collapse’ in nursing course applicants, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has warned. The RCN has urged the government to use its spring budget on 6 March to introduce an emergency package of measures to boost nurse recruitment, after figures from the University and Colleges... Read moreThe post ‘Emergency measures needed’ following further drop in nursing applicants appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 15, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
RCN welcomes pay rise ‘ parity ’ between GP and NHS nurses in Wales
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) in Wales has welcomed a 5% pay uplift for general practice nurses (GPNs), though warned of a ‘bleak and worsening’ nursing workforce crisis across the country. Helen Whyley, director of RCN Wales, told Nursing in Practice she hoped the pay rise ‘goes some way’ in supporting the workforce amid... Read moreThe post RCN welcomes pay rise ‘parity’ between GP and NHS nurses in Wales appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 13, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Decent NHS pay rise is crucial if both the workforce and the economy are to grow, say health unions
Proper investment in NHS staff is essential for both the UK’s economic success and if there’s to be any hope of filling record staff vacancies, health unions say today (Friday).
A new report, compiled on behalf of 14 unions representing more than a million health workers in England, makes clear rebuilding the NHS workforce will be impossible without the fair, sustained wage rises central to recruiting and hanging on to staff.
The unions also call for action from the government in the 2024/25 pay round to tackle the wage and staffing issues crucial to cutting the treatment backlog and giving patients the qualit...
Source: UNISON Health care news - February 9, 2024 Category: UK Health Authors: Anthony Barnes Tags: News Press release health workers nhs pay Source Type: news
BREAKING: Almost half of GP nursing staff not given pay rise last year
Almost half of general practice nursing staff in England did not receive a pay rise last year, a survey by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has revealed. The nursing union has today issued a fresh call to the government to find ‘urgent’ funds to provide the full 6% pay rise general practice staff were... Read moreThe post BREAKING: Almost half of GP nursing staff not given pay rise last year appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 8, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Almost half of GP nursing staff not given pay rise last year
Almost half of general practice nursing staff in England did not receive a pay rise last year, a survey by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has revealed. The nursing union has today issued a fresh call to the government to find ‘urgent’ funds to provide the full 6% pay rise general practice staff were... Read moreThe post Almost half of GP nursing staff not given pay rise last year appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 8, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
