General Secretary and Chief Executive's update
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27 Jun 2025
It’s time to vote – does 3.6% do enough to value nursing?
¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger urges you to have your say by voting in the ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ pay consultations and joining the ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Annual General Meeting.
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23 May 2025
Nursing pay: we need a pathway to progression
General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on the recent announcements on NHS pay awards and ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Congress 2025.
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4 Apr 2025
No more missed opportunities: time to invest in nursing
¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ General Secretary and Chief Executive Nicola Ranger reflects on the impact of the late NHS pay award for nursing staff and telling MPs and peers about the urgent need for investment in the nursing workforce.
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8 Mar 2025
Celebrating and protecting our international workforce
¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger celebrates International Women’s Day 2025 and supporting internationally educated nursing staff.
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7 Feb 2025
Providing the evidence: demonstrating the expertise of nursing
¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on developments impacting the future of the nursing profession and how we are representing our members’ voices to campaign for change.
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2 Jan 2025
A new year offers new opportunities for our profession
¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger looks ahead to a crucial year for the nursing profession.
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12 Dec 2024
UK Government’s evidence on pay proves the need for direct negotiations
¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on the UK government’s evidence to the Pay Review Body and this year’s Universal Health Coverage Day.
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8 Nov 2024
Valuing expertise: nursing deserves recognition
¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on the COVID-19 Inquiry and the need for nursing staff to be listened to and rewarded.
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10 Oct 2024
Your vote, your voice: securing change for our profession
¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on meeting Health Secretary Wes Streeting MP and the introduction of the Employment Rights Bill to the UK parliament.
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13 Sep 2024
Significant investment in nursing is needed across health and care
¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on the publication of Lord Darzi's report on the state of the National Health Service in England and the nursing staff she has met during our NHS pay consultations.