Work life balance

If work-life balance is your priority or top value when choosing a career, this page has information on part-time, flexible, office-based and home based roles.

RCN drop-in sessions for BSW, Dorset and Somerset ICB employees from 4 February to 13 May 2026

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is hosting a series of fortnightly drop-in sessions for RCN members employed by ICBs across the BSW, Dorset and Somerset cluster.

RCN calls on new government to work in partnership to tackle national health emergency

Our letter to Sir Keir Starmer says nursing staff have the solutions to overcome the significant challenges facing health and social care. Investment in staff must be his priority as PM.

Early career nurses network events

The Art of Nursing: Many Different Kinds (with Michael Rosen)

The final Art of Nursing Webinar, in partnership with Foundation of Nursing Studies, explores the multi-faceted arts of caring.

Children and young people failed by lack of investment in mental health nursing is a 'tragedy', says Royal College of Nursing

RCN Head of Nursing, Stephen Jones, said: “It is a tragedy that so many children and young people are being failed in this way. We know that early intervention is the best route to protect mental health and yet so many are left waiting for years."

Premature deaths can be avoided if government commits to safe nurse staffing, says Royal College of Nursing

RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Professor Nicola Ranger, said: “The consequences of the failure to deliver detailed, fully funded workforce plans are evident across every NHS setting, with patient needs regularly going unmet and care standards collapsing."

Moving and handling

A guide for nursing staff on correct moving and handling techniques.

NMC: Writing a reflection

A guide for RCN members on how to write a reflection for NMC fitness to practise proceedings.

Copyright

A guide for RCN members on copyright; including ownership, duration, infringement and enforcement.