RCN West Midlands

11/03/2026

25/02/2026

We've carried out a survey that suggests cuts in the use of temporary staffing shifts and pay rates by four NHS trusts in the Black Country have worsened nursing shortages and damaged staff’s health and wellbeing.

More than nine in ten RCN members who responded to the survey at the end of last year said they believe staffing levels have deteriorated at the hospital and community trusts that form the Black Country Provider Collaborative since the curbs on bank shifts.

Almost 93% reported worsening staff health and wellbeing, with 84% saying patient care and safety has also deteriorated.

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23/02/2026

Congratulations and good luck to the finalists in the Student Nursing Times Awards 2026.👏

No fewer than 23 of the shortlisted entrants this year - individuals and organisations alike - across the 25 award categories are from our West Midlands region.

The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in London on 24 April.

Now in their 15th year, the Student Nursing Times Awards will return on Friday 24th April 2026 to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of the next generation of nurses and the educators who support them. Whether you're a current student, a recent graduate, a practice supervisor who goes above a

19/02/2026

Our Chief Executive and General Secretary Prof Nicola Ranger visited County Hospital in Hereford today, meeting local nursing leaders and RCN reps and visiting the hospital's Emergency Department and Ashgrove and Garway frailty wards to see how patient care is being delivered against a backdrop of high demand on hospital services.

Thank you to staff at Wye Valley NHS Trust, which runs the hospital, for hosting Nicola during her visit.

12/02/2026

The RCN says the government's below-inflation 2026/27 NHS pay award is an insult

11/02/2026

After sustained RCN pressure, nursing staff will benefit from a package to tackle barriers to progression

13/01/2026

Are you working in health or social care having come to the UK from overseas?

Register for our live webinar on 27 January when you'll hear the latest on the UK Government's reforms to the Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) system and have an opportunity to ask our experts how the proposed changes may affect you.

Book now ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/3c7pyk5z

08/01/2026

Our team is at Birmingham Newman University's careers fair today to showcase the benefits of RCN membership to third-year nursing students in the final year of their degree programme and once they become newly-registered nurses.

24/12/2025

Wishing all of our members a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Peaceful New Year.

21/11/2025

Great to see some early celebrations for !

Keep your eye out for more pictures and videos from the Royal College of Nursing over the weekend!