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Publications

RCN publications cover a wide range of topics varying from clinical guidance to employment relations issues to advice on bullying. To reproduce RCN publications please complete the copyright request form and we’ll be in touch.



  • 13 Oct 2022

    Flexible working

    Publication Code : 010 341

    Flexible working can help everyone to strike a balance between the demands of employment and responsibilities outside of work, enabling ways of working that help you work at your best. This pocket guide will give RCN reps a quick overview of the benefits of flexible working and information to share with members who may need your support to gain access to flexible working. It can be used when you are out and about or as a reminder when preparing for meetings. This publication complements the more comprehensive document Working Flexibly to Support a Healthy Work-life Balance.

  • 29 Sep 2022

    Fair Pay for Nursing Placard A4 version 1

    Publication Code : 010 480

    An A4 placard displaying Fair Pay for Nursing messaging. Different pay messages on each side.

  • 29 Sep 2022

    Fair Pay for Nursing Placard A3 version 2

    Publication Code : 010 483

    An A3 placard displaying Fair Pay for Nursing messaging. Different pay messages on each side.

  • 29 Sep 2022

    Fair Pay for Nursing Placard A4 version 2

    Publication Code : 010 481

    An A4 placard displaying Fair Pay for Nursing messaging. Different pay messages on each side.

  • 29 Sep 2022

    Fair Pay for Nursing Placard A3 version 1

    Publication Code : 010 482

    An A3 placard displaying Fair Pay for Nursing messaging. Different pay messages on each side.

  • 29 Sep 2022

    Older People in Care Homes

    Publication Code : 010 111

    This guidance has been developed to help nurses and care staff work effectively with issues of sexuality, intimate relationships, sexual expression and sex, particularly people living in care homes. Its aim is to facilitate learning, support best practice and serve as a resource to help nurses and care staff address the needs of older service users in a professional, sensitive, legal and practical way. This publication is currently under review.

  • 28 Sep 2022

    Nursing in Numbers 2022 - English language version

    Publication Code : 010 524

    This annual report provides a statistical overview of the strengths and vulnerabilities of the nursing workforce in Wales. It has been produced in both Welsh and English.

  • 28 Sep 2022

    Nursing in Numbers 2022 - Welsh language version

    Publication Code : 010 524

    This report, produced annually, provides a statistical overview of the strengths and vulnerabilities of the nursing workforce in Wales. It has been produced in both Welsh and English.

  • 28 Sep 2022

    Transition from Fertility to Maternity Care

    Publication Code : 010 338

    Pregnancy following fertility treatment can be an exciting, challenging and anxious time for expectant parents. This guidance is primarily to raise awareness of possible pathways of care for women and others (their partners/support networks) as they travel through fertility treatment and pregnancy, and how they can best be supported by the health care professionals they encounter along their journey.

  • 9 Sep 2022

    Sexual and Reproductive Health

    Publication Code : 010 383

    Nurses and midwives who wish to work in sexual and reproductive health need further education and training to do so. It is a specialist area that requires post-registration education, training and development not covered on undergraduate programmes in enough depth. This publication has been developed alongside an online resource available at: rcn.org.uk/sexualhealtheducationdirectory and offers detail on the routes available to train in these areas and signposts nurses and midwives to valuable information. Produced with support from Health Education England.