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Publications

RCN publications cover a wide range of topics varying from clinical guidance to employment relations issues to advice on bullying. To reproduce RCN publications please complete the copyright request form and we’ll be in touch.



  • 7 Apr 2021

    Leaving No-One Behind

    Publication Code : 009 653

    In 2015 all UN member states adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This includes the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which cover a broad range of issues and aim to deliver transformative change for all people in all countries by 2030. If applied together the SDGs address the broad range of factors that shape our health – the social determinants of health. This publication contains a number of case studies of RCN members which contextualise the Goals for nursing professionals, and to encourage our profession and decision makers to understand and support the contribution of nursing to achieving the SDGs.

  • 30 Mar 2021

    Multiple Births Midwife Standard

    Publication Code : 009 564

    Midwives have an essential role to play in delivering and co-ordinating care for women, partners and families who are experiencing a multiple pregnancy. This standard is intended to provide clear direction for commissioners and managers when creating roles to support best practice and policies in local service provision for women and their families. The skills and knowledge to provide this service are also outlined.

  • 29 Mar 2021

    Fair Pay for Nursing Colouring Sheet

    Publication Code : 009 685

    Colouring sheet for the #FairPayforNursing campaign

  • 25 Mar 2021

    RCN Northern Ireland Supplementary Evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body 2021-2022

    Publication Code : 009676

    RCN Northern Ireland's supplementary evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body in order to inform its deliberations on the 2021-2022 pay round.

  • 25 Mar 2021

    RCN Wales Supplementary Evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body 2021-2022

    Publication Code : 009677

    RCN Wales supplementary evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body in order to inform its deliberations on the 2021-2022 pay round.

  • 15 Mar 2021

    The Role of the Link Nurse in Infection Prevention and Control

    Publication Code : 009595

    This resource aims to support link nurses, specialist teams, and managers who may be using or considering a link nurse system and specifically outlines the benefits of implementing link nurse roles for infection prevention and control (IPC).

  • 7 Mar 2021

    RCN Independent Review of Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of COVID-19 in Health Care Settings in the UK

    Publication Code : 009 627

    An independent review of guidelines for the prevention and control of COVID-19 in health care settings in the UK, and an evaluation and messages for future infection-related emergency planning.

  • 5 Mar 2021

    Staff Side Evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body 2021-2022

    Publication Code : 009636

    Evidence submitted to the NHS Pay Review Body.

  • 5 Mar 2021

    Labour Market Review 2020

    Publication Code : 009579

    The RCN’s annual Labour Market Review (LMR) examines the shape, size and state of the nursing labour market, analysing trends in the employment and training of nursing staff across the UK economy.

  • 4 Mar 2021

    RCN Submission to the NHS Pay Review Body: 2021/22 Pay Round

    Publication Code : 009 601

    This year’s submission from the RCN to the Pay Review Body sets out the case for a pay uplift and explores the impact of COVID-19 on working conditions.