We aim to support all nurses, midwives, health practitioners and students to maximise their public health contribution. This forum is applicable to all areas of nursing and midwifery practice.
Public Health Forum
Supporting the improvement of the public's health
Watch the Forums 2024 Year in Review
Watch the Forums 2024 Year in Review video, launched at RCN Congress in May.
What we do
Resources
Events
Read more about upcoming public health conferences, workshops and study days hosted by the RCN.
Library Subject Guide
Discover key public health information resources including books, reports and journal articles
Society of Health
Produced by the RCN Public Health Forum, this podcast series features experts from diverse fields who tackle pressing health issues and examine the societal factors that impact our wellbeing.
Further resources
RCN resources
- On the factory floor. From coal mines to factories, Tracey Cooke explains how occupational health nursing has evolved with the times.
- Public health clinical topic. Information and resources relevant to those working in the field of public health.
- Professional resources. Information on the knowledge and skills resources that are available for nursing staff working in public health.
Further resources
Careers in occupational health
The Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) and the National School for Occupational Health (NSOH) are hosting a free mentoring service for nurses considering a move into a career within occupational health (OH). The service aims to foster growth, instill confidence, and nurture success. The mentors are trained and experienced professionals within OH.
News and views
Join the RCN Public 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.
Public health spans across all specialties, ages, settings and explores how we can promote good health, protect from ill health and design effective healthcare systems.
Our forum aims to support our members to develop their knowledge and skills to enable patients to live longer, healthier, happier and equitable lives, free from harm and free to succeed.
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