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RCN publications cover a wide range of topics varying from clinical guidance to employment relations issues to advice on bullying. To reproduce RCN publications please complete the copyright request form and we’ll be in touch.



  • 14 Jun 2018

    RCN Employment Survey 2017

    Publication Code : 007076

    This report presents the findings from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Employment Survey 2017, conducted by the Institute for Employment Studies (IES).

  • 7 Jun 2018

    Improving Mandatory Training: How reps can play their part

    Publication Code : 006 689

    To ensure a safe and healthy workplace, mandatory training is vital. Staff need the knowledge and skills both to deliver safe and effective care and protect themselves. But RCN reps tell us local training has some challenges and barriers, including in its design, its delivery and in engaging staff. RCN reps are uniquely placed to support employers in improving the culture around mandatory training. By working through this resource and undertaking its activities, our aim is that you will develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to make a difference to mandatory training for staff where you work.

  • 31 May 2018

    Decriminalisation of Termination of Pregnancy. RCN Membership Response

    Publication Code : 007 005

    In March 2018, the RCN launched a UK-wide survey of members on the principle of removing criminal sanctions from termination of pregnancy (commonly referred to as decriminalisation of abortion). The consultation focused solely on the principle of decriminalisation of termination of pregnancy. This publication outlines RCN members’ response.

  • 14 May 2018

    The Best Start: The Future of Children’s Health – One Year on. Valuing school nurses and health visitors in England

    Publication Code : 007000

    In May 2017 the RCN reported on the significant decline in school nurses and an emerging trend of reductions in the health visiting workforce and included a number of recommendations addressed to the Government, local authorities and Health Education England. This short paper is focused on the position in England and therefore aims to update and build upon the issues covered in last year’s report.

  • 14 May 2018

    Supporting children's nurses working outside of a designated ward/department

    Publication Code : 006 477

    Updated 2018 guidance, designed as a checklist that can be used when considering the support, guidance, management and education framework required for children's nurses working outside of a designated ward/department.

  • 14 May 2018

    Sexual and Reproductive Health. RCN report on the impact of funding and service changes in England.

    Publication Code : 006962

    This report brings together the results of a RCN survey with nurses working in sexual and reproductive health. It provides clarification and evidence following increasing concerns reported from those working in England on the impact of service provision following the changes to commissioning after the Health and Social Care Act (2012).

  • 13 May 2018

    RCN Council's Report to Members on Congress 2017

    Publication Code : 006585

    This report details the wide range of work, across all four countries of the UK, which has taken place as a result of the debates in Liverpool last year.

  • 13 May 2018

    Staffing for Safe and Effective Care

    Publication Code : 007025

    At Congress 2017, the membership of the RCN raised the alarm on the growing nursing workforce shortages across the UK, and their concern at the implications on patient safety. We have undertaken extensive engagement with members, RCN Boards, and nursing workforce experts, which we set out in this report. The outcome of this engagement is a set of RCN principles which provide high-level objectives which most meaningfully represent what we need to achieve on staffing for safe and effective care, though legislation, statutory instruments and guidance, and sufficient funding, in every country in the UK.

  • 8 May 2018

    Reviewing and Assessing Service Redesign and/or Change Proposals

    Publication Code : 006911

    Service redesign may be required to improve patient pathways, move care out of hospitals closer to patents’ homes, maximise efficiency or a combination of all these factors. This guidance is intended to assist those responsible for undertaking the process of reviewing and assessing proposals for service redesign and change.

  • 24 Apr 2018

    Library and Archive Service quarterly report January-March 2018

    Publication Code : 006973

    Library and Archive Service quarterly report January-March 2018.

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