Comparative overview of 34 European countries provides valuable insights into a healthcare system under pressure and illustrates current and future challenges

The Royal College of Nursing has welcomed a new report that sets out the challenges and work required to ensure there are enough specialised nurses to provide good quality nursing for people with learning disabilities.

More research training will be offered to nurses, midwives and allied health professionals thanks to a new strategy launched by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley

With Britain and much of Europe in the midst of a cold snap, many of us have been doing our best to stay warm and fight off viral infections.

The RCN has launched two publications to help specialist nurses.

The Royal College of Nursing has moved to oppose the Health and Social Care Bill in England, arguing that serious concerns have not been addressed during the parliamentary process, listening exercise or political engagement.

The Royal College of Nursing has backed David Cameron's moves to free up nurses to put care first, but has warned that achieving the improvements suggested by the Prime Minister will depend on staffing levels and skill mix.

Every day, nurses face the threat of sharps injuries, which can result in life-threatening infections such HIV and Hepatitis. Sharps injuries are a serious occupational hazard faced by healthcare workers across Europe, the most common of which are injuries from used needles (needlestick injuries).

The launch of a new CALPOLŪ immunisation pack provides much needed support for nurses

Members of the Royal College of Nursing have voted to make health care assistants, health care support workers and assistant practitioners full members of the RCN.