Perimenopause: ‘I woke one morning with a gripping anxiety’

Mental health nurse Teresa believes education is key to understanding hormonal shifts

RCN Register of Interests

The purpose of this register is for members of RCN Council, Committees, Boards, external advisers and senior RCN staff to declare their interests outside of the RCN. We do this because they have a duty to act impartially and objectively, and to take steps to avoid any conflict of interest arising as a result of their membership of, or association with, other organisations or individuals.

Protecting your back is protecting your career - Back Care Awareness Week (5-11 October) 2026

Nancy Pearl Ghansah, a member of the RCN UK Health and Safety Representatives Committee, reflects on the life-changing impact of a workplace back injury and highlights the actions employers and staff can take to prevent musculoskeletal injuries and better protect nursing staff.

Agenda Committee appointment

CYP: Preventative Health, Welfare and Advocacy Forum

We champion the work of nursing related to issues particularly affecting young people such as public and mental health, justice services, and the care experienced child and safeguarding. We provide guidance through evidence-based publications and access to professionals if needed.

Careers resources for student and newly registered nurses

Career resources for student nurses. We'll support you with writing your first nursing CV, and advise you on how to excel at job applications and interviews.

POLICY: The key drivers of corridor care in Scotland

This report is a detailed analysis of a range ofavailable data sources to identify the key drivers of corridor care in Scotland. The report includes three recommendations for action for the Scottish government to begin to address the problem - defining corridor care, reporting on corridor care, and investing in increased capacity to address the widespread challenges in the health and social care system.

Urgent and Emergency Care Forum

We represent RCN members who work in urgent and emergency care. Our priorities are to promote appropriate staffing and expertise and facilitate discussion around best practice and innovations in care.

Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome: ‘It’s time to talk about it'

Widespread, lifelong and often overlooked – here’s what you need to know about PMOS, previously known as PCOS

Hardship grants

Hardship grants are one-off payments of up to £800, delivered alongside a holistic signposting service to support you through life’s unexpected challenges