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15 May 2026
Neurodiversity Pocket Guide
Publication Code : 012 452Neurodiversity 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.
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15 May 2026
Neurodiversity Guidance for Universities, Students, Practice Assessors and Supervisors
Publication Code : 012 455Universities 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.
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15 May 2026
Competency Framework for Registered Nurses in Emergency Care: Level 1 and 2
Publication Code : 012 222This 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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15 May 2026
Impact Report 2025
Publication Code : 012 307In 2023, we published our five-year strategic plan A new dawn for nursing. This set out our aims and ambitions against four goals. Our impact is all the activity and success we have had in progressing our goals and working in our priority areas. This report is a summary of what we have achieved in 2025 and includes links to help you explore areas of particular interest further.
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15 May 2026
Know Your Worth. Re-banding the nursing workforce within the NHS is starting with band 5
Publication Code : 012 549Your pay should accurately reflect the work you do. This guide highlights the NHS job evaluation process and how you can ensure your pay reflects your job role.
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13 May 2026
Council's Report to Members on Congress 2025
Publication Code : 012-509This report details the activities that have been carried out by RCN members and staff to push forward with the resolutions and matters for discussions passed at Congress 2025.
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7 May 2026
Career Framework for Stroke Nurses Evaluation Report
Publication Code : 012 478This evaluation report explores stroke nurses’ perspectives on the value and impact of the RCN’s UK Career Framework for Stroke Nurses. It helps to understand how the framework has been used within the stroke nursing workforce and focuses on its benefits, limitations and areas for further development.
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1 Apr 2026
Paediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinical Nurse Specialist Competency Framework
Publication Code : 012 383The number of children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has risen significantly over the years and the need for increased paediatric IBD clinical nurse specialists has risen too. As a result of the increase in posts many nurses are new to the field, lone workers or establishing new services within existing gastroenterology departments. The purpose of these competencies is to formalise the standards for paediatric nurses working in different roles related to IBD and provide a solid foundation that encompasses some of the challenges and complexities associated with working in paediatrics. The competencies have been designed to be downloaded and completed on screen or on paper.
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25 Mar 2026
Commitment to the Care of People living with Dementia
Publication Code : 012 326This guidance sets out the five principles that form a shared commitment to improving care for people with dementia and their families. Designed for both staff and managers, it can be used in a wide range of health and social care settings and includes the most recent evidence and best practice.
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25 Mar 2026
Priorities and recommendations for nursing education and lifelong learning in Wales
Publication Code : 012 457RCN Wales has published updated priorities and recommendations for nursing education and lifelong learning, addressing the educational needs of the current and future workforce in Wales.
