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  • 28 May 2026

    Supporting Compassionate Practice Environments (SCoPE) End of Phase Report

    Publication Code : 012 322

    This report outlines the development of the Supporting Compassionate Practice Environments (SCoPE) initiative, responding to the RCN Congress 2023 resolution on suicide prevention in the nursing workforce.

  • 28 May 2026

    Standards to Support Compassionate Practice Environments (SCoPE)

    Publication Code : 012 321

    These standards have been developed to guide and strengthen the conditions in which nursing staff work, learn, and lead. Rooted in evidence, expert consultation, and frontline experience, these standards aim to embed compassion, equity, and psychological safety into the core of health care practice environments. Organised into three interconnected themes, experience, education, and environment, the 25 standards provide a comprehensive framework for cultivating workplaces where nurses feel valued, supported, and empowered to deliver high-quality care.

  • 27 May 2026

    Prevention Starts Here: Health visitors, school nurses and children’s health in England

    Publication Code : 012 525

    Health visitors and school nurses provide a range of universal and targeted specialist public health services to babies, children, and families and lead the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) in England. In August/September 2025, the RCN conducted a survey for members working in health visiting and school nursing in the UK covering a range of topics including work/caseload, service delivery and capacity, the needs of service users and retention challenges. This report provides analysis of the responses from members in England and reveals widespread understaffing and high vacancy rates, which are compromising service quality and hindering prevention work. It also details different modelled scenarios to expand the health visiting and school nursing workforce in England highlighting the need for investment and action.

  • 19 May 2026

    Supporting the Retention of Early Career Nurses in England

    Publication Code : 012-546

    This report draws on qualitative and quantitative evidence to highlight the challenges and opportunities faced by final-year nursing students, newly registered nurses and early career nurses. It also presents interventions that the government and system partners must take now to protect and strengthen the pipeline of nurses for generations to come.

  • 18 May 2026

    Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Annual Report 2025-2026

    Publication Code : 012 490

    Our first Group Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy was published in May 2024. We have committed to producing an annual report on its progress and impact since that time. This, our second report, highlights our ongoing activity to strengthen our EDI foundations and build on what we have learned in this space.

  • 15 May 2026

    Neurodiversity Guidance for Employees

    Publication Code : 012 454

    There are many reasons that inclusive and diverse workforces are something to strive for. Each individual has different skills and experiences that can enrich workplaces. Good employment practices ensure their talents can be utilised and developed. This guidance provides information on what support is available to employees from recruitment processes to workplace adjustments.

  • 15 May 2026

    Neurodiversity Guidance for Employers

    Publication Code : 012 453

    Neurodiversity acknowledges that each person’s brain is unique. Our brains work and interpret information differently and we all bring individual experience, strengths, and assets to a situation. This guidance includes what steps employers can take to support employees and details an employer’s and line manager’s responsibilities to their staff members.

  • 15 May 2026

    Neurodiversity Pocket Guide

    Publication Code : 012 452

    Neurodiversity acknowledges that each person’s brain is unique. Our brains work and interpret information differently and we all bring individual experience, strengths, and assets to a situation. This pocket guide has been developed by RCN members with lived experience of neurodivergent conditions and neurotypical stakeholders with an interest in neurodiversity.

  • 15 May 2026

    Neurodiversity Guidance for Universities, Students, Practice Assessors and Supervisors

    Publication Code : 012 455

    Universities should be committed to supporting all students to succeed, including those with disabilities and neurodiverse conditions. There is a legal duty to make reasonable adjustments to remove barriers that may disadvantage disabled students compared to their peers. This guidance includes how universities can support students to succeed, the various support available to students and the role of practice assessors and supervisors.

  • 15 May 2026

    Competency Framework for Registered Nurses in Emergency Care: Level 1 and 2

    Publication Code : 012 222

    This updated framework aims to encourage professional development, leadership skills, and career progression in emergency nursing; promoting high quality patient care and a culture that supports recruitment and retention of emergency nurses. It was developed by leading emergency nursing experts, is founded on nursing philosophy and details the depth and breadth of knowledge and skills required of emergency nurses.

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