Membership for HCAs, APs, NAs and TNAs

By joining the RCN, you’ll benefit both professionally and personally.

You’ll have access to workplace representation, the largest legal team of any UK union, a 365-days-a-year helpline, professional development, member discounts and much more all at an affordable rate.

See how by watching the videos below.

Benefits

Learning resources

Develop and grow with access to online learning resources, First Steps, local learning events and Europe’s largest nursing library.

Advice service

Our confidential advice service is there to help you with workplace issues, your career, welfare rights and more.

Career progression

Gain from one-to-one career advice, help with writing your CV and interview skills. Progress your career like Nicola, a Healthcare Assistant.

And more

Find out about the other ways our members have benefited from their RCN membership, from financial guidance to legal advice and much more.

Membership costs

* tax relief may vary depending on your tax situation

** however, tax relief is available if you are paying basic rate tax

Find out more about how you can claim tax relief on your RCN subscription.

Eligibility

To be eligible for Nursing Support worker, you must work providing health or social care under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse, midwife or health visitor and not be on a professional register (such as NMC or HCPC), unless it is a register held by the Scottish Social Services Council or the Northern Ireland Social Care Council. Nursing Associates are eligible for this category of membership.

Become a member

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