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Managing Childhood Immunisation Clinics
This best practice resource provides a practical checklist to support general practice nurses in managing a childhood vaccine and immunisation clinic.
Updated: 22 March 2025 -
Immunisation across the lifespan
Hosted by: RCN Public Health Forum
Updated: 8 December 2024 -
Immunisation Knowledge and Skills Competence Assessment Tool
*** RESOURCE CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW *** Vaccination is a core public health provision and vaccines are clearly recognised by the World Health Organization as having a major impact in contributing to reduced mortality and improving health across the world. These competencies have been designed to hel...
Updated: 29 September 2025 -
The Role of Nursing Associates in Vaccination and Immunisation
*** RESOURCE CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW *** The RCN recognises that nursing teams are key to the safe and effective administration of large numbers of vaccinations to those who need them. The overriding principle is: health care professionals involved in the prescribing or administration of vaccines mus...
Updated: 29 September 2025 -
POLICY: Public Health Scotland consultation on draft 5-year vaccinations and immunisation plan
RCN Scotland welcomes the mission statement of the plan but has concern around proposals to expand the non-registered vaccinator role.
Updated: 11 December 2024 -
RCN position on vaccination
RCN position on vaccination
Updated: 25 June 2025 -
Flu vaccinations 2025-2026
Find information on the influenza (flu) vaccine programmes, which will continue to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The programme in the UK is based on recommendations by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JVCI).
Updated: 8 October 2025 -
Bugs off that bump! Vaccinations during pregnancy
Maternal immunisation is safe and effective, yet uptake of these vital vaccinations remains poor. Nurses and midwives are trusted professionals, working with expectant and new families and a key source of information to help families make informed decisions.
Updated: 15 March 2025 -
Public Health Forum
We aim to support all nurses, midwives, health practitioners and students to maximise their public health contribution. This forum is applicable to all areas of nursing and midwifery practice.
Updated: 10 July 2025 -
Children and Young People Infection Control Network
We support people working with children and young people (CYP) and look forward to understanding some of the challenges you have and how we might be able to help.
Updated: 10 July 2025
