World Suicide Prevention Day 2026

On World Suicide Prevention Day, explore why creating a nursing workforce that feels valued, supported and safe is vital. Learn how compassionate leadership, psychological safety and tackling workplace stress can help protect nurses' wellbeing and prevent suicide

Meet the Team

More information about the forum committee

Learning resources

Membership FAQs

This guide answers FAQs about RCN membership. It covers joining the RCN, payments and direct debits, tax relief, confirmation of membership, cancelling, changing your address or other details, forgotten membership numbers, and how and when to contact the RCN.

Students and Universal Credit

Advice on benefits for students

Safety critical nurse-to-patient ratios

Setting limits on the maximum number of patients per registered nurse in every UK care setting

Strengthening partnerships between hospitals and care homes in north Wales

An innovative education initiative across north Wales is helping hospital teams better understand – and work more closely with – the care home sector. The result is stronger relationships, better communication and improved outcomes for residents.

Building research-active care homes across Wales

The ENabling Research In Care Homes (ENRICHCymru) is a pan-Wales research network hosted by Health and Care Research Wales, promoting high-quality research in care homes for older adults.

RCN Nurse-Led Innovations and Quality Improvement Conference 2026

Book now for this inspiring debut conference

RCN Awards 2026: celebrating this year's winners

Our annual awards recognise the hard work and dedication of our members across the UK