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Publications

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.



  • 20 Nov 2018

    On the Back Foot

    Publication Code : 007 328

    This summer, England witnessed high temperatures and long stretches of hot weather. For those living with long-term conditions or multiple medical problems, this meant additional support was required for illness exacerbated by heat. We set out to assess whether these support needs were associated with additional pressures put on the NHS in England this summer.

  • 31 Oct 2018

    Violence and aggression in the NHS: Estimating the size and the impact of the problem – an interim report

    Publication Code : 007 301

    Violence and aggression in the NHS: Estimating the size and the impact of the problem – an interim report

  • 16 Oct 2018

    Library and Archive Service quarterly report July-September 2018

    Publication Code : 007285

    Library and Archive Service quarterly report July-September 2018

  • 1 Oct 2018

    Appealing against a benefit decision

    Advice and information on the process of making an appeal against a benefit decision.

  • 5 Sep 2018

    International workforce in the UK after Brexit: nursing issues

    Publication Code : 007 181

    Given the continuing global nursing shortage and rising demand for health and care services the UK needs to be able to attract nursing staff with the right skills and attitudes to work and remain in the sector,

  • 17 Jul 2018

    RCN Competencies: Caring for Infants, Children and Young People requiring Palliative Care

    Publication Code : 007033

    This document is a revision of the first RCN competence framework produced for nurses and health care support workers in the UK involved in the care of infants, children and young people requiring palliative care. This newly revised competence framework builds on a number of best practice guidance documents and resources.

  • 11 Jul 2018

    Guidance to RCN Complaints

    Publication Code : 006466

    This publication explains the RCN complaints procedure, including how to complain, who can complain and the processes and timescales involved.

  • 9 Jul 2018

    RCN Standards for Advanced Level Nursing Practice

    Publication Code : 007038

    A publication highlighting the standards for nurses working as advanced nursing practitioners. More information from the RCN on advanced nursing practice can be found at www.rcn.org.uk/ANP

  • 9 Jul 2018

    Advanced Level Nursing Practice: Introduction

    Publication Code : 006894

    An introduction to the RCN Standards for advanced level nursing practice, advanced nurse practitioners, RCN accreditation and RCN credentialing. More information from the RCN on advanced nursing practice can be found at rcn.org.uk/ANP. The review date for this publication has been extended to July 2024.

  • 9 Jul 2018

    Advanced Level Nursing Practice Section 3: RCN accreditation and credentialing

    Publication Code : 006897

    Section 3 of the RCN Standards for advanced level nursing practice, advanced nurse practitioners gives information about RCN accreditation and RCN credentialing. More information from the RCN on advanced nursing practice can be found at rcn.org.uk/ANP. The review date for this publication has been extended to July 2024.