Member Support Services

There are four key services for our members that fall into the Member Support Services division of the RCN. These are: 

  • a counselling service
  • the Work Injured Nursing Group
  • a career and welfare service
  • Benevolent fund.

We provide 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.

The Work Injured Nurses Group (WING) offers support, advice and information services to members affected by injury, ill health and/or disability. The service includes a telephone advice line, a quarterly newsletter, numerous publications and advice sheets, and also provides contact with other work injured or disabled nurses.

The welfare department offer advice on benefit entitlement, as well as practical money advice to members who are experiencing financial difficulties due to a sudden drop in income. The RCN benevolent fund provides one-off grants to past and present members who are experiencing hardship through illness, disability, employment disputes or family break-up.

The careers service provides confidential advice and guidance on:

  • writing application forms and CVs
  • interview skills
  • career planning
  • continuing professional development.