RCN Northern Region
Welcome to the RCN Northern Region web pages.
The RCN Northern Region represents 17,000 nurses, health care assistants, nursing students and midwives from across the North East and Cumbria. Members work in a wide range of healthcare settings, both in the independent sectors and in the NHS. We represent members from south of the Scottish borders to north of Yorkshire & Humber. Our region stretches from the coastline of the Irish sea in the west, to the North sea coast in the east.
Support for members and other membership benefits
The backbone of our support for members is provided by our regional RCN representatives, volunteers who ensure that members are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect, in the workplace. We also employ legal advisers, RCN officers and staff who provide members with support and help, if required.
There are many benefits to becoming a full member of the RCN. As well as providing free access to a wide range of professional and educational resources (such as our RCN eLibrary), members have access to RCN Direct, which provides free telephone advice to members from 8.30am to 8.30pm, 365 days a year on 0845 772 6100.
Nobody wants to be in a position where they are unfairly or wrongly accused of malpractice, or are put into a position which leads to a professional dilemma. In the same way that you would insure your car against being in a collision, it makes sense to you insure yourself against a problem in the workplace. Once you are a member, you have access to high quality representation, so whatever happens, you are supported. We even provide free legal advice, if required. Isn’t it time you joined the RCN?
Becoming an representative for the RCN Northern Region
And if you are already a member, why not take a moment to have a look at some of the many other benefits we offer you, to support you in your professional capacity?
If you are a member and would like to work towards becoming an RCN steward, learning or safety representative for the Northern Region, we also provide a full range of training, support and mentorship opportunities. Our training and mentorship activities are covered by the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, which means that you are entitled to take time off during your working hours to attend.
There are many benefits of becoming an RCN representative. As well as being able to provide help, support and advice to colleagues who may be in difficulties, there are opportunities to build closer relationships with your trust, and work towards other professional development goals.
More information
There are a number of other resources available on the Northern Region’s web pages:
- RCN Northern Region board
- RCN Northern Region board minutes
- Regional news releases
- Branch structural review
- RCN Bulletin Northern regional pages
Get in touch
Finally, whether you are an existing member, or interested in becoming a member, the RCN Northern Region wants to hear from you. You can contact us during normal office hours.
Telephone: (0845) 456 7871.
Email: northern.region@rcn.org.uk
Address: RCN Northern Region, 2nd Floor, Avalon House, St Catherine’s Court,
Sunderland Enterprise Park, Sunderland SR5 3XJ.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Glenn Turp, Regional Director
RCN Northern Region.