Supporting access to CPD and lifelong learning

Supporting access to CPD and lifelong learning

Why nursing voices matter in shaping care home research

Research undertaken in older adult care homes helps to drive innovation, but should be guided by what's important to residents and the people who support them – including nurses, who play a crucial part in residents' care. Do you have ideas about where care home research could make a difference?

Protecting our migrant care workers to enhance the quality of care for all

RCN President Sheila Sobrany reflects on the RCN’s call for the government to launch an urgent investigation into the exploitation of migrant care workers.

Registered Nursing Associates in Social Care

In this blog, Maritess shares her experience of evaluating the nursing associates in social care to increase awareness about their role. She shares how the journey transformed her perspectives about their role and responsibilities and its importance to her as a Registered Nurse and the wider nursing family.

Are you in a mental health crisis?

The RCN Counselling Service is not an emergency service and cannot help in a crisis. If you need immediate or urgent support, this page has advice on what steps to take.

Getting telephone counselling with the RCN

Safeguarding children and young people

Read more about safeguarding and how the law aims to protect children and young people across the UK. Here you can learn about the newly recognised forms of abuse, including online, modern slavery and human trafficking as well as access key resources.

Malaria prevention guidance for travellers

Malaria remains an important issue for UK travellers who are at risk when visiting malaria endemic areas. Read more about how to support travellers at increased risk of severe disease, including pregnant women or young children.

Royal College of Nursing responds to the latest UCAS figures showing a further fall in the acceptances onto nursing degree courses

Executive Director of RCN England Patricia Marquis said: “The continuing collapse in the number of people accepted onto nursing courses should act as a warning sign to government of the urgent need to act. Ignoring this now would be an act of abandonment at a time of crisis."

New cafe at RCN HQ

Trampoline serves delicious food that will put a spring in your step.