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Corridor care: unsafe, undignified, unacceptable
The impact on patients and staff of providing care in corridors and other inappropriate areas.
Updated: 1 November 2024 -
Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy sets out a pathway over the next 5 years to becoming a more diverse, inclusive, and reflective membership organisation that truly understands and represents the voices of our members. Equity is our clear ambition; diversity is our underused asset; inclusi...
Updated: 13 May 2025 -
Professorial inaugural lecture showcase
This page is a growing list of lectures from the nursing and midwifery professoriate
Updated: 28 August 2025 -
State of the Profession Report. RCN Employment Survey 2023
This report provides a summary of findings from a survey of RCN members which was undertaken in autumn 2023. The survey received 11,287 responses from registered nurses, health care support workers, nursing students and nursing associates working across all areas of health and social care.
Updated: 15 May 2024 -
RCN Annual Review of the Year 2023
This annual review is a chance to reflect on the RCN's successes and feel inspired to continue our vital work. It’s an opportunity to remind ourselves of the value we add to our members and the wider nursing community.
Updated: 28 October 2024 -
Understanding the factors underpinning suicidal ideation amongst the UK nursing workforce from 2022 to 2024
Nursing is vital to the health and care system, providing care and support to patients, service users and their families. However, it is essential to acknowledge that registered nurses themselves can face significant challenges, some of which can adversely affect their mental health, including thoug...
Updated: 7 February 2025 -
RCN Position Statement on Nursing Associates (NAs) Training in Cervical Screening
The RCN recognises that nursing associates (NAs) carry out cervical screening, in line with national standards. Service and education providers should be confident that appropriate and relevant training and supervision is in place.
Updated: 9 February 2025 -
Bladder and Bowel Care in Childbirth
Bladder and bowel care during childbirth is a critical part of maternity care, as the consequences can have short and long-term consequences for the woman and her family. This updated guidance provides information about bladder and bowel care throughout pregnancy, labour and into the postnatal perio...
Updated: 7 February 2025 -
Multiple Births Midwife Standard
Midwives have an essential role to play in delivering and co-ordinating care for women, partners and families, who are experiencing a multiple pregnancy. These standards are intended to provide clear direction for commissioners and managers when creating roles to support best practice and policies i...
Updated: 28 February 2025 -
What are PMS and PMDD?
This resource has been designed to raise awareness of both premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), to support patient assessment and care, and to signpost nursing staff to further helpful resources.
Updated: 28 February 2025
