RCN members who live with physical ill health or disability, mental health conditions, long-term conditions, sensory impairments and/or neurodivergence face some unique challenges. That's why speaking to other members experiencing similar issues, by email or telephone, can help - reducing isolation, sharing solutions and being a listening ear.

The Peer Support Network includes students, nursing support workers, registered nurses and retired members, and when you join you are sent details of others in similar situations. So, for example, you may want to speak to other students with dyslexia or other nurses with mobility issues.

If you think the Network could help support you, when you complete the joining form, it helps to think about what you want to talk about with your peers. Your completed statement and contact details are then kept on file and shared with others who join. 

You can read more about what to expect from the service here.

To join, please complete the form below. If you need help to complete the form, email peer.support@rcn.org.uk and we will arrange a telephone call to assist you.

Remember, if you need professional employment advice don't complete the form but contact the RCN Advice Team instead.