Return to Practice Network
Supporting nursing staff who are returning to clinical practice during the COVID-19 pandemic
Nurses returning to clinical practice during this period will face unprecedented challenges. By joining the network, you'll be able to:
- access support from professional nursing and leadership expertise
- network with peers in a similar situation
- share best practice updates across the UK
- take part in hosted discussions on social media
The network will run until the Nursing & Midwifery Council closes the temporary register. Please be aware the network is not intended to provide representation or union support.
Facebook group
Once you've been accepted on the network, you'll be sent a link to join our closed Facebook group.
Response to cabinet office questions
A summary of responses to Cabinet office questions from the RCN Return to Practice Facebook group
COVID-19: what you need to know
Our COVID-19 information is being continually updated. This includes advice for members returing to practice, and guidance on the clinical management of COVID-19.
Share your experience
Nursing staff are facing unprecedented challenges in their working lives. The RCN wants to hear how the pandemic is impacting you and your working life.
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9 Sep 2021
'We have concerns around mandating vaccines'
RCN responds to launch of government consultation on making COVID-19 and flu vaccination a condition of deployment for frontline health and care workers in England.
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14 Jul 2021
Face masks and ventilation vital in health and care settings beyond 19 July
Government must protect health staff and vulnerable patients as COVID-19 rules loosen, says the RCN, BMA and others in a joint letter to the Prime Minister.
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6 Jul 2021
‘This disease does not disappear on 19 July’
As government announces end to pandemic restrictions in England, RCN warns that public and frontline workers still need to be protected from the virus.
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29 Jun 2021
FFP3 masks: study shows they significantly reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection
Research adds weight to RCN calls for increased levels of protection for health care workers.
