Membership for nurses and midwives
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Benefits of RCN membership
By joining the RCN, you'll benefit both professionally and personally, and with access to our helpline, we'll be here when you need us. Membership costs just £16.40 per month - or £8.20 per month for first year newly registered nurses in their first year of registration with the NMC.
As a member, you'll gain access to:
Workplace representation
Covering everything from workplace employment issues to NMC referrals, we have local reps, officers, and a legal team on hand to support you.
Be part of a professional body
With dedicated learning events, Europe's largest nursing library resource, and online educational tools, you'll have plenty of opportunity for professional development.
Careers resource
Explore the next step in your career with our telephone career coaching. Tailored online resources can also help you with CV writing, career ideas and inspiration.
Member support services
As an RCN member, you can get free, confidential help and advice on a range of issues that affect you at home and at work.
Member discounts
Recoup the cost of your membership with discounts at over 3,000 retailers, plus enjoy preferential rates and deals on insurance, will writing and financial advice.
Not only that,
- We have the largest in-house legal team of any UK union. We can support you with representation at inquests, in workplace criminal matters and injury claims.
- If you are an RCN member and in employment, you can apply to become an RCN steward, safety representative or learning representative. Learn more.
- Why not join one of our many member forums, connecting individuals with shared career interests and shaping the voice of the RCN.
- And, our immigration advice service can assist members already in the UK with matters such as UK visa extensions and applications for settlement.
Here's how our existing members are utilising their membership:
Advice Service
Our confidential advice service is there to help you with workplace issues, your career, welfare rights and more.
Legal Support
Enjoy peace of mind with access to the largest legal team of any nursing union in the UK. We're there for you.
Learning Resources
Develop and grow with access to online learning resources, local learning events and Europe’s largest nursing library.
Workplace Support
You’ll never be alone: we have reps across the UK, in all sectors, to support you if you need advice or help at work.
Membership costs
UPDATE: Retired nurses, who have joined the NMC temporary register to help during the COVID-19 pandemic, will receive full support and representation under our 'retired membership' payment plan whilst they remain on the temporary register.
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Monthly rate |
*After tax relief |
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Nurse first year discount membership |
£8.20 |
£6.56 |
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Nurse full membership |
£16.40 |
£13.12 |
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Joint RCM membership** |
£8.20 |
£6.56 |
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Joint educational membership** |
£12.30 |
£9.84 |
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Voluntary break membership |
£8.20 |
£6.56 |
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Retired membership |
£0.84 |
n/a*** |
| Career break, including maternity leave | £0.84 | |
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* tax relief may vary depending on your tax situation. ** benefits of joint educational and joint RCM memberships are limited to professional advice in respect of the practice of nursing. Members choosing these joint RCN memberships should also contact the UCU/EIS or RCM directly to arrange their joint membership. *** however, tax relief is available if you are paying basic rate tax. Find out more about how you can claim tax relief on your RCN subscription. |
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Further membership options
HCA, AP and TNA membership
Find out what the RCN can offer HCAs, APs and TNAs.
Newly registered nurse membership
Find out what the RCN can offer newly registered nurses.
Student nurse and midwife membership
Find out what the RCN can offer student nurses or midwives.
