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The Regulation of Health Care Support Workers
The RCN has a clear view that all HCSWs should be regulated in the interests of public protection and patient safety. Further we believe that HCSWs who deliver direct clinical care alongside registered nurses in the nursing team should be regulated by the nursing regulatory body, the NMC . However w...
Updated: 5 March 2021 -
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Breeze your way through revalidation
What it is, why it matters, and how to make the process less stressful
Updated: 6 March 2026 -
Resolution: Is current nursing regulation fit for purpose?
That this meeting of RCN Congress calls on RCN Council to undertake work on the future regulation of nurses, midwives and nursing associates to ensure the protection and safety of the public and nursing profession.
Updated: 29 September 2025 -
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Right by your side
With COVID-19 presenting unique challenges, RCN Head of Legal (Regulatory) Roz Hooper explains how the RCN’s legal team is supporting members during the pandemic
Updated: 11 March 2026 -
Nursing Associates’ Fees
The Nursing and Midwifery Council is seeking views on the proposed fees for the new nursing associate role that will be introduced in England.
Updated: 16 December 2019 -
How your organisation can support revalidation
Resources and guidance for health care employers on how to support nursing staff going through NMC revalidation.
Updated: 29 November 2019 -
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'Too many obstacles'
Nurses who’ve trained overseas find it hard to register here. We explore the issues as the RCN works towards a solution
Updated: 23 January 2026 -
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Nursing Associates’ Fees
RCN response to the NMC consultation on the proposed fees for the new nursing associate role that will be introduced in England.
Updated: 16 December 2019 -
Confidentiality
A guide for RCN members listing authoritative resources on confidentiality.
Updated: 9 April 2026 -
RCN Northern Ireland Independent Sector Network Seminar
Professional behaviours and fitness to practice
Updated: 26 March 2026
