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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 Jan 2019

    The UK nursing labour market review 2018

    Publication Code : 007 397

    This is the 2018 report providing a review of the UK nursing labour market, looking at recent data and trends for nursing staff working in the health sector across the UK, drawing out differences, similarities and challenges across the four UK countries.

  • 14 Jan 2019

    RCN submission of evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body (NHSPRB)

    Publication Code : 007 425

    The NHSPRB was asked not to make a pay recommendation for the multi-year pay deals for 2018/19 to 2020/21 but was asked to monitor the implementation and impact of the agreements put in place in the NHS. The RCN submission underlines the need for effective monitoring and evaluation and preparation for an above inflation pay rise after the end of the pay deals.

  • 9 Jan 2019

    Working Together: Being active on staff side

    Publication Code : 007 153

    While your training as an RCN rep offers a great grounding in your duties and the various skills you need, many of us find ourselves taking on a role within staff side that is unexpected. As a result, you find yourself learning the job while you’re doing it, widening your RCN perspective to take in the views of other unions. A need for more support was identified by those attending a joint reps conference and this document is among the results. It’s been created by RCN reps and staff, working together to share their experience and expertise for the benefit of the wider rep community.

  • 1 Jan 2019

    RCN Group Strategy 2019 to 2021 and Business Priorities

    Publication Code : 009582

    This document identifies the RCN's strategic priorities for 2019 to 2021.

  • 31 Dec 2018

    Decriminalisation of Termination of Pregnancy Position statement (December 2018)

    Publication Code : 007 401

    The RCN's position statement on the decriminalisation of the termination of pregnancy. Updated October 2021.

  • 21 Dec 2018

    NHS job evaluation reviews: What to do if you think your pay band is wrong

    Publication Code : 007 206

    This factsheet is for RCN members and the representatives that support them, and provides information and advice on how to request a review of a job evaluation outcome (pay banding decision).

  • 21 Dec 2018

    NHS job evaluation: Action checklist for RCN representatives

    Publication Code : 007 207

    The NHS Job Evaluation Scheme is an integral part of the wider Agenda for Change package in the NHS and, as such, RCN reps will want to be fully engaged in job evaluation in their workplace.

  • 20 Dec 2018

    NHS Job Evaluation Scheme. Agenda for Change.

    Publication Code : 007 205

    An online, interactive guide for RCN officers and representatives.

  • 22 Nov 2018

    RCN Response to the NMC Consultation on re-joining or staying on the register following time away from practice

    Publication Code : 007 360

    This policy consultation response is based on an engagement exercise with our members using a range of activities, which included social media and direct communications with RCN Forums, our Professional Nursing Committee and via our regional networks.

  • 21 Nov 2018

    Fund our future nurses

    Publication Code : 007 348

    This report provides costed alternatives for higher education funding in England to encourage more people to study nursing.

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