Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Did you know that nearly half of registered nurses in the NHS are stuck at band 5? Even with decades of experience.

The recent announcement from the Westminster government on nursing career progression, secured after months of discussion with the RCN, looks to address this issue within the NHS in England.

Find out everything you need to know about the changes in our explainer: bit.ly/4unEbNm