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Prevention Starts Here: Health visitors, school nurses and children’s health in England
Health visitors and school nurses provide a range of universal and targeted specialist public health services to babies, children, and families and lead the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) in England. In August/September 2025, the RCN conducted a survey for members working in health visiting and schoo...
Updated: 27 May 2026 -
Understaffed health visitors unable to carry out vital checks
The RCN is calling for a fully funded plan to expand the nursing workforce who care for children and families
Updated: 27 May 2026 -
RCN Northern Ireland NMC Revalidation webinar
This webinar will be delivered by the NMC for all nurses, both RCN members and non-members
Updated: 27 May 2026 -
Career progression tips
A range of career progression tips for Nursing Support Workers.
Updated: 22 September 2023 -
Nursing Support Worker
Find out more about the Healthcare Support Worker role, including entry requirements, pay and educational standards.
Updated: 21 May 2026 -
Career support for international nursing members
Useful careers resources for international nursing members and how the RCN Careers Service can help
Updated: 21 May 2026 -
RCN Professional Leads for nursing practice
Our Professional Leads provide guidance and support to RCN Forums, which are made up of ordinary members with a passion for improving practice in their specialism.
Updated: 2 April 2026 -
Assistant Practitioner
Find out more about the Assistant Practitioner role, including entry requirements, pay and educational standards.
Updated: 12 July 2025 -
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: 21 May 2026 -
Career paths for Nursing Support Workers
Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers can now pursue one of three exciting new career pathways, leading to Band 4 or Band 5 roles
Updated: 24 April 2022
