Membership for nursing support workers
Join the Royal College of Nursing
Join the Royal College of Nursing as a nursing support worker and get the skills and support you need to succeed.
Access workplace representation, learning resources, financial and wellbeing advice and more to support you through your career.
See our FAQs section for full eligibility requirements.
What we offer you
Workplace representation
RCN reps support members at work, influence employers and strengthen our collective voice.
Legal advice and support
Our legal team can support you with everything from workplace issues to NMC referrals.
Indemnity scheme coverage
Our indemnity scheme is included in your membership fee (provided you meet the eligibility criteria).
Financial and welfare advice
Free, confidential help and advice on issues affecting you at work and at home.
Learning resources
Dedicated learning events, Europe's largest nursing library resource and RCN Learn.
Careers guidance
Tailored online resources and one to one Career Coaching over the telephone.
Forums and networks
Join our forums and networks to connect with other members working in your area of practice.
Member discounts
Recoup the cost of your membership with discounts at over 3,000 brands.
Membership costs
|
|
Monthly rate |
*After tax relief |
|
Nursing support worker (first year discount)** |
£4.27 |
£3.42 |
|
Nursing support worker (standard) |
£8.53 |
£6.82 |
|
Nursing support worker (on career break and maternity leave) |
£0.84 |
n/a |
| Nursing support worker (retired members) |
£0.84 |
n/a |
| Student nursing associates (England) | £0.84 | £0.67 |
* Tax relief may vary depending on your tax situation
**First year discount is for nursing support workers who are joining the RCN for the first time, or registered nursing associates in their first year of NMC registration.
Find out more about how you can claim tax relief on your RCN subscription.
FAQs
To be eligible for nursing support worker membership, you must work providing health or social care under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse, midwife or health visitor. You must not be on a professional register (such as NMC or HCPC) unless you are a nursing associate or it is a register held by the Scottish Social Services Council or the Northern Ireland Social Care Council.
Terms and conditions of membership are set out in the Definitions of Membership, and Membership Policy and Process documents found on our policies and processes page.
Visit our governance rulebook for further information on our Royal Charter, Standing Orders, regulations and policies and processes that ensure effective governance within our organisation.
Eligible members can claim tax relief against their subscription. To help you do this, we can supply a letter detailing the payments against which you can claim tax relief. Please call our Customer Support Team on 0345 7726 100 who will be happy to help. Choose option 1 for membership (Monday to Friday 8.30am – 8pm excluding Bank Holidays). This call will be charged at a local rate.
Just so you know, we are not able to give financial advice and you should contact your accountant or financial adviser if needed.
Once you have joined, confirmation of your membership can be downloaded from MyRCN.
If you pay for your RCN membership by Direct Debit we will automatically renew your membership. If you pay for your membership by card or cheque each year, then you can renew online at www.rcn.org.uk/renew.
To support our members throughout every stage of their lives and careers, we offer a career break membership option, which includes maternity leave, ensuring that we are there for you throughout your leave.
For a reduced fee you can stay in membership and continue to access RCN legal cover, support and representation, as well as our other services and member discounts. To receive support and representation you will need to revert to full membership payment.
How you can get involved
There are countless ways to get involved in the RCN as a nursing support worker member. From joining our campaigns, to attending Congress, to running for election on a committee or board, the right opportunity is waiting for you.
I really find it a wise thing to join the RCN. I think it's a really important thing to be supported by nursing colleagues, but also a wider network of people that can help and support you in your new career.
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We’re here by your side at every step of your nursing journey, to support you both professionally and personally.
