Women's Health Forum
Advocating for women's health and for the professionals delivering that health care
This forum covers all aspects of women's health, and we work with charities and voluntary groups associated with women's health as well as other clinical bodies and parliamentary groups.
RCN Forums Year in Review 2025
Watch the Forums 2025 Year in Review video, launched at RCN Congress in May.
What we do
Our work
Discover what we're working on now and what we're planning for the future
Meet the team
Find out more about our committee members and the forum professional lead
RCN careers resources
Read about the varying roles that you can enjoy throughout your health career
Making sense of women's health
Library subject guide
Discover key women's health information resources including books, reports and journal articles
Events
Upcoming women's health conferences, workshops and study days hosted by the RCN.
Further resources
RCN resources
- Joint RCN and UKCAT webinar. Transforming care for transgender patients
- Leaving No-One Behind. The role of the nursing profession in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in the UK (2021)
- RCN clinical topics: Women's health and Pregnancy and Disability.
- RCN publication. Managing the Disposal of Pregnancy Remains: RCN guidance for nursing and midwifery practice.
- Clinical leadership in gynaecology. Clinical leadership in gynaecology is a key role in supporting Woman’s Health care in acute settings. This role is diverse, and there is a new national Matrons Network, which can help in developing this role. Find out how to access support and contact with others in this role.
Women’s health and physical activity resources
- Moving Medicine
- Moving Medicine. Risk consensus
- Moving Medicine. Find the right consultation
- Moving Medicine. Championing movement for health webinar
- Moving Medicine. Physical Activity Clinical Champions
- GOV.UK. UK Chief Medical Officers' physical activity guidelines
- Women in Sport
- This girl can
- Black Girls Do Run UK
- Sport England
- Experimental Physiology. The therapeutic role of exercise training during menopause for reducing vascular disease
- National Disease Registration Service. Cancer quality of life survey
- Macmillan Cancer Support. Prehabilitation and cancer treatment
- Move Against Cancer. 5K Your Way
- Cancer Care Map
- Maggie's. Everyone's home of cancer care
UK wide resources
- Scottish Government (2021) Women’s health plan Scotland.
- Welsh Government (2024) The Women's Health Plan for Wales. A 10-year vision to improve healthcare services for women, and the Quality statement for women and girls’ health (2022).
Telemedical Abortion Care
Congratulations to RCN Women’s Health Forum committee member, Michael Nevill, for his involvement in this innovative project in the field of women’s health. The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) are the winners of this year’s Women's Health Team of the Year Award for their project Telemedical Abortion Care.
News and views
Related news
The latest RCN women's health updates
Blogs
Read the latest views on women's health issues
Consultations
We welcome your views. Have your say on the latest consultations
Join the RCN Women's Health Forum Facebook Group
RCN Facebook groups are a place where you can get involved in honest and open discussions on the issues that affect you and your field of practice.
I joined the RCN Women’s Health Forum Committee 3 years ago because I firmly believe in the positive power of nursing to impact on women’s lives. I wanted to be part of campaigning for change, ensuring that nurses influence and shape healthcare policy for women.
On the committee, I work with some incredibly talented nurses who share my passion for women’s health. I always leave our meetings feeling optimistic and enthused. I have learned so much working on guidelines and resources like our Women’s Health pocket guides, and it has really enhanced my personal nursing practice.
I have had some amazing opportunities to represent the RCN on a national level ensuring that our nursing contribution is valued and our nursing knowledge is used. The forum is a fantastic channel to advocate for women and influence the political agenda.
I would encourage any nurse with an interest in Women’s health to join the forum. You will be part of a vibrant community that shares your values. It will open up a rich source of learning and will support you in your quest for nursing excellence.
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