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Refusal to treat
A guide for RCN members on withdrawing care from a patient in specified circumstances.
Updated: 24 February 2026 -
Probation
A guide for RCN members on probationary periods, including capability procedures and dismissals while on probation.
Updated: 24 February 2026 -
Defamation
A guide for RCN members on defamation.
Updated: 24 February 2026 -
Witnesses
This guide for RCN members covers being a witness before disciplinary hearings, NMC and GMC hearings, police investigations, Coroner's Court inquests and other investigating bodies.
Updated: 24 February 2026 -
Bank holidays
A guide for RCN members covering pay, annual leave and sick leave issues on bank holidays.
Updated: 24 February 2026 -
Non-medical prescribers
A guide for RCN members on non-medical prescribing, including types of nurse prescriber, keeping stocks of medication and the RCN Indemnity scheme. It also provides a list of further useful resources.
Updated: 24 February 2026 -
Legal support for matters which occurred outside RCN membership
A guide for RCN members on legal support available for matters which occurred outside membership.
Updated: 24 February 2026 -
Data protection and monitoring at work
A guide for RCN members on data protection and monitoring at work.
Updated: 24 February 2026 -
Aesthetic practice
A guide for RCN members involved in aesthetic or cosmetic procedures (including botox and fillers).
Updated: 24 February 2026 -
Changes to your shifts
A guide for RCN members on what to do if your employer is seeking to make changes to shifts and shift patterns.
Updated: 24 February 2026
