District and Community Nursing Forum
Supporting district and community nurses working to provide quality patient and family care
A week dedicated to community nursing
As community and district nursing staff, we touch lives at every stage, from caring for newborns and parents in the community, to giving end-of-life care. But not everyone understands the vital role we play.
That’s why this week we’re showcasing our diverse and rewarding areas of nursing.
We’ll be sharing content right here and on our social channels all week to raise awareness of community nursing. If you like what you see, share with your colleagues and networks.
‘I wouldn’t trade community nursing for any other type of nursing’
Meet community nurse Ola who shares what her role means to her.
Shifting care to the community
Our community nursing expert Christine shares her view on why community nurses must be invested in now.
Have your say on the future of community health care
If you work in England or Northern Ireland, we want to hear from you.
Community nurses are essential to helping people live healthier lives in their communities, and government plans for neighbourhood health teams and services need your expertise.
About the District and Community Nursing Forum
This forum is committed to raising the profile of district nursing and their community teams. We aim to promote the roles of district and community nurses and help you to deliver quality service towards patient and family care.
Join the RCN District and Community Nursing Forum
Join this network by logging in through your MyRCN account and get involved today.
The benefits of joining this forum
- Get access to relevant RCN resources
- Communicate with colleagues within your speciality and get peer support when you need it most
- Share good practice and improve nursing care
Watch the Forums 2024 Year in Review
Watch the Forums 2024 Year in Review video, launched at RCN Congress in May.
Join our monthly district and community nursing webinars
We're holding a monthly webinar in collaboration with NHS England on the third Thursday of every month.
Come along to hear from fellow members, share examples of good practice, review national updates and be involved in all things district and community nursing. Recordings of the webinars are also available.
Helpful resources
These resources are aimed at members working or interested in working in district nursing. Most of the advice guides, subject guides and clinical information on our website including on RCN Learn may also be useful to your area of practice.
Get to know the forum committee
Listen to our podcast, where we have intimate conversations with members of the forum steering committee. Join us as we discuss our current roles, the diverse paths we've taken in our careers, the highlights of our respective roles, and the achievements that fill us with pride. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the experiences and perspectives of our steering group members.
Further resources
- International nurses: how to recognise experience and thrive. At RCN Congress 2024, members of the Steering Group led a learning session about how Internationally educated nurses have been encouraged to thrive in the community and also in hospital settings. The session was run in cooperation with the RCN Wessex Branch. View the event recording. If you would like to get involved in a conversation about how best, we support our internationally educated nurses in the community please do get in touch.
Join our Facebook group
The RCN District Nursing Forum Facebook group is a space for you to get involved in open discussions with colleagues.
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