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Independent health and social care

RCN London region

We’re here to support all our members, no matter what sector or setting you’re employed in. 

Many of our members are employed in independent health and social care (IHSC) in the London region.

This diverse group includes all nursing staff employed in settings outside the NHS. That could be care homes, nursing agencies, private hospitals or somewhere else entirely. It also includes members – such as general practice nurses – who may provide NHS services but not be employed on Agenda for Change contracts.

As the voice of nursing, we’re committed to connecting, engaging and representing nursing staff, no matter what sector or setting you’re employed in.

This page signposts to useful information and resources about IHSC in the London region. For more general information about IHSC across the UK, please see our Nursing across independent health and social care page.

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Rumer Gray, Interim Lead Nurse for Independent Health and Social Care, London

Rumer Gray is a former RCN Officer in the capital. Rumer is keen to connect with members across the sector, understand the issues that matter to you, and ensure your voice is heard. 

Strengthening links across London is a key priority, helping make sure nursing perspectives in independent health and social care shape the conversations and decisions that affect you.

To get in touch with Rumer, discuss local issues or share ideas for improving support across the sector please email Rumer.Gray@rcn.org.uk.

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Page last updated - 22/09/2026