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Mouth Care During End of Life Care: Keeping the mouth clean, moist and comfortable
This resource can be used by the persons receiving care, their relatives and those important to them, to help support good mouth care during end-of-life care. The publication is endorsed by Marie Curie.
Updated: 10 October 2023 -
Fair Pay for Nursing England Ballot leaflet May 2023
A four page leaflet with information about the May 2023 strike ballot.
Updated: 14 October 2023 -
RCN New Definition of Nursing: Background research and rationale
This summary explanation aims to provide the background to developing the revised RCN definition of nursing in support of the professional framework. It explains the reasons for the choice of language terms and the emphasis placed on the definition.
Updated: 18 May 2024 -
RCN Position Statement: Menopause and you at work
The RCN believes that everyone has a right to access support at work, around the menopause, to enable them to continue in employment and ensure they maintain a healthy life, within any healthcare setting. This position statement is for all nurses, midwives, nursing associates and nursing support wor...
Updated: 11 December 2023 -
Human Papillomavirus (HPV), cervical screening and cervical cancer
This updated edition includes guidance for registered nurses working in a range of health care settings, in particular those involved in women’s health, cervical screening, and public health. It focuses on an overview of HPV (including the current vaccination recommendations), the national cervical ...
Updated: 8 November 2024 -
Fair Pay for Nursing England Ballot Poster May 2023
An A4 poster with information about the May 2023 strike ballot.
Updated: 14 October 2023 -
Career support for international nursing members
Useful careers resources for international nursing members and how the RCN Careers Service can help
Updated: 10 September 2025 -
Professional nurse advocate standards for education and training programmes and modules
There has been extensive national uptake by education institutions and employer organisations to support, develop and implement the role of the professional nurse advocate (PNA). However, with various providers delivering PNA training, there are notable variances in the delivery and learner experien...
Updated: 7 April 2024 -
Volunteering to help your career
Volunteering is an opportunity to help those in need whilst gaining new skills and experience. Find out how it could open new doors for you.
Updated: 13 August 2025 -
Latest NHS waiting list data shows need for action warns Royal College of Nursing
Executive Director of RCN England, Patricia Marquis, said: “On the same day the health secretary announced a review into the NHS, the need for action could not be clearer. Millions languish on waiting lists, suffering in pain and unable to get on with their lives. It's an intolerable situation and a...
Updated: 10 December 2024
