New easy way to access RCN Member Support Services advice

At a time of immense pressure on members across the country, a new series of factsheets has been developed by the RCN’s Member Support Services team to make it as easy as possible to get access to important information on the issues about which they most often contact the service to discuss.

The factsheets cover:

• careers guidance
• injury-related illnesses
• immigration
• job preparation
• money advice
• welfare benefits.

Activists will be aware of the challenges facing many members and are being asked to make them aware of the factsheets. “We recognise that due to the demand on our services, the telephone lines are sometimes very busy. But please encourage members to use the factsheets as they contain relevant information on the subjects which many members wish to discuss,” said Jacqui Jablaoui, Head of Member Support Services. Read the factsheets at www.rcn.org.uk/support/services/factsheets.

What is RCN Member Support Services?

The service covers:

• careers
• counselling
• immigration advice
• the Welfare Rights and Guidance Service
• the Work Injured Nurses Group (Wing) and Disabled Nurses Network (DNN).

The service offers RCN members free, confidential advice, guidance, representation and support. Working closely with colleagues in regional offices and legal services, they ensure that members are as fully supported as possible at times of adversity. Read more at www.rcn.org.uk/support/services.

RCN members can now refer themselves to the RCN Member Support Services team for advice using an online form. Find out more at www.rcn.org.uk/support/services/referral.