Care Homes
Use this guide to find information resources about care homes, nursing homes and residential care for older people including books, reports and journal articles.
Key Resources
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This comprehensive resource supports nursing care in older peoples care homes. It follows a resident's journey from pre admission to end of life. The role of nursing staff in supporting the resident and their family is explored.
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As a registered care home manager, you have a responsibility to manage health and safety in the workplace to prevent employees, agency staff, residents and others from injury and ill health. Premises and building management may form part of your responsibilities.
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Caroline Lynch
Editor of this guide
RCN Library and Museum
Upcoming events relating to this subject guide
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22 Nov 2025 London
RCN Nursing Support Workers Conference 2025
Join us to celebrate Nursing Support Workers’ Day at our annual conference for Nursing Support Workers, taking place at RCN HQ in London.
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02 Dec 2025
Online
RCN Wales Roundtable for the Independent Sector - virtual
RCN Wales will be hosting an online roundtable for nursing staff working in the independent health and social care sector, on ‘Leadership, Learning and Future Directions: Reflections from Independent Health and Social Care.' This event will also provide an opportunity to network with other colleagues based within the Independent Sector to share stories and your unique experiences of working in Wales. This event is open to both RCN members and non-members who work in Wales in the Independent Health and Social Care sector.
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02 Dec 2025 Aberdeen
Grampian nursing support worker education event (Aberdeen Royal Infirmary)
RCN Scotland is delivering free education sessions for all those working in support roles in nursing at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Grampian.
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