Membership for nursing support workers
Join the world’s largest nursing union and professional body
As the world's largest nursing trade union and professional body, we're here to support the whole nursing workforce.
Our nursing support worker membership includes health care assistants, health care support workers, assistant practitioners, nursing associates, student nursing associates, clinical support workers, maternity support workers and more.
Join today to access your benefits and have your say on issues that affect you – from campaigning for fair pay, to joining debates at RCN Congress. Together we can make the voice of nursing stronger. Find out more about membership eligibility requirements below.
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Benefits of RCN membership
By joining the RCN, you'll benefit both professionally and personally, and with access to our 365-days-a-year helpline, we'll be here when you need us. Membership costs just £8.41 per month or £4.21 per month if it's your first year with us. If you're a student nursing associate in England, your fee is 84p per month for the duration of your studies.
As a member, you'll gain access to:
Learning resources
With Europe's largest nursing library, and access to RCN Learn, you'll have evidence-based, quality assured learning resources at your fingertips.
Workplace representation
Covering everything from workplace employment issues to NMC referrals, we have local reps, officers and a legal team on hand to support you.
Counselling
Access confidential telephone counselling with one of our accredited therapists to help you deal with challenging emotional issues.
Welfare guidance
Advice on issues relating to your financial wellbeing, including better off calculations, non-regulated debt, benefits and benefits appeals.
Member discounts
Recoup the cost of your membership with discounts at over 3,000 retailers, plus enjoy preferential rates and deals on insurance, will writing and financial advice.
Careers service
Explore the next step in your career with our telephone career coaching. Tailored online resources can also help you with CV writing, career ideas and inspiration.
Not only that,
- Our legal team is the largest of any UK union, we can support you with representation at inquests, in workplace criminal matters and injury claims.
- Get peace of mind about clinical negligence claims with our indemnity cover - extending to agency shifts and other self-employed roles. T&Cs apply.
- Why not join one of our many member forums, connecting individuals with shared career interests and shaping the voice of the RCN?
- And, our immigration advice service can assist members already in the UK, with matters such as UK visa extensions and applications for settlement.
Be sure to check our membership eligibility requirements further down, before applying for membership.
Eligibility requirements
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 and 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.
Membership costs
|
|
Monthly rate |
*After tax relief |
|
Nursing support worker (first year discount)** |
£4.21 |
£3.37 |
|
Nursing support worker (standard) |
£8.41 |
£6.73 |
|
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.
