# Obituary: Janet Davies, former head of the Royal College of Nursing

The Guardian has published an obituary of Janet Davies, who served as general secretary and chief executive of the Royal College of Nursing, the UK's main nursing union. She was a prominent voice for nurses during a period of sustained pressure on the health service. Her death marks the loss of a leading figure in UK nursing and health policy.

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## Sources

### Health
- [The Guardian Health](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/23/janet-davies-obituary) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:13:36 GMT