HCA and AP newsletter
The RCN produces a quarterly e-newsletter especially for its health care assistant (HCA) and assistant practitioner (AP) members. This is your way to pass on and receive information in a friendly and informal fashion.
The newsletter has a particular focus on learning and development and conveys important messages about what work the RCN is engaged in on your behalf. It also provides a platform to share experiences and disseminate information about the HCA/AP network and HCA/AP committee activity.
The overall aim of the newsletter is to make you feel engaged, informed and valued while making it explicit what benefits you can take advantage of as an RCN member.
Content in the latest issue
- HSCW scores a bursary to encourage participation in sport
- Karen’s poster promotes dignity
- Forum Focus – Defence Nursing Forum
- Time for everyone to celebrate Nurses’ Day
- HCAs and APs urged to join forum steering committees
- Top tips from Tanis
- Top tips from Tanis
- Five minutes with a prison nursing support worker
- "Just doing my job"
- A passion for promoting you
Get involved
The newsletter team is keen for you to get involved in shaping the content of future issues and to hear your thoughts about what is produced at present. Make sure the newsletter meets your needs by having you say.

