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Older People's Forum

Representing RCN members with an interest in the health care of older people

Public Health Forum Our Work

Our work

Discover what we're working on now and what we're planning for the future.
Public health forum meet the team

Meet the team

Find out more about our committee members and the forum professional lead.

Sally Wilson

RCN Professional Lead
Public Health events

Events

Read more about upcoming older people conferences, workshops and study days hosted by the RCN.

Blogs

Read the latest views on older people's health issues.
Forum Library Subject Guide

Library subject guide

Discover key older people's information resources including books, reports and journal articles
Public Health News

Related news

The latest RCN older people's updates.

Consultations

We welcome your views. Have your say on the latest consultations. 
Nursing careers resource

Career resources

Read about the varying roles that you can enjoy throughout your health career

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Further resources

  • Aspects of age. Explore the shift from institutional to home care over two centuries of older people's nursing, in this online exhibition.
  • Care home journey. An online resource to support nursing care in older peoples care homes.
  • Dementia clinical topic. Guidance and resources that support the RCN's commitment to improving care for patients with dementia and their carers.
  • Eyes Right: older people and driving. This publication has been developed to assist nurses working with older people who present with eyesight issues. It includes details on eye health, visual impairment and ageing, highlights nurses’ responsibilities and signposts for further information.
  • Older people clinical topic. This specialist area contains information and resources relevant to those working in the field of older people.

Join the RCN Older People's Forum Facebook group

RCN Facebook groups are a place where you can get involved in honest and open discussions on the issues that affect you and your field of practice. 

Join the RCN Care Home Network Facebook group

RCN Facebook groups are a place where you can get involved in honest and open discussions on the issues that affect you and your field of practice.

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