Support services for members

There are two key support services for our members. These are:

The RCN provides free short-term counselling and psychological support where necessary. Members have the opportunity to approach the counselling service when they have issues, either inside or outside of work,  they wish to discuss. For more information or to make an appointment telephone 0845 769 7064.

Welfare Rights and Guidance (WR and G) is the new name for a collection of member advisory services - WING, Welfare and Careers advice.

We can provide expert advice, guidance and information on the following issues:

  • benefits, tax credits and pensions (N.B. Not financial or investment advice)
  • retirement issues
  • ill health and disability
  • disability discrimination
  • money advice and debt counselling
  • charitable funding, including RCN benevolent fund
  • housing problems
  • career planning
  • interview techniques
  • CV and application form completion.

WR and G is also the home of the Work Injured and Disabled Nurses Group, their discretionary fund and matching service.
For more information telephone 0845 408 4391 or 020 7647 3463 or email: wrg@rcn.org.uk.