Supporting our members who work in care homes
The RCN is committed to supporting our members who work in care homes. On this page you can find information and resources to assist you in providing high quality care to residents.
This care home open week, the Royal College of Nursing is championing the critical role fulfilled by care home nursing staff.
You can also hear from two of our finalists in our recent Nurse of the Year awards below.
Watch our two short videos where Abi Kleboe (Information Specialist) talks about our excellent range of library support we offer for our members who work in social care settings.
Care Homes Subject Guide
A Case of Memories
Online training opportunities
Learning resources
Care home journey
Care homes subject guide
RCN Learn
RCN Learn supports nurses, students, nursing support workers, midwives and health care professionals at all stages of your career.
Unlock expert, quality assured evidence-based education for CPD and learning, whenever and wherever suits you.
Professional and clinical resources for older people
Medicines optimisation in care homes
Professional Services
Nursing support workers learning and development
We provide a range of tailored learning options for nursing support workers (including carers, care assistants and senior carers) working in all settings in health & social care
RCN UK Resources
The RCN is the ‘go to’ organisation for all members of the nursing team. We want you to be the best you can be in your role and we’re here every step of the way.
Peer support and networking
Care home network
NSW Facebook group
Join our Facebook group for NSW members working in Scotland.
Here you can share ideas with other NSWs and stay up to date with new RCN Scotland developments. Visit facebook to request to join.
Older people’s forum
Independent health and social care sector strategy
Get Involved
A national care service for Scotland
The Scottish government remains committed to creating a National Care Service, though has delayed its plans in response to concerns from RCN Scotland and others. Read more about what a National Care Service might mean for you, as well as what we are doing to influence the shaping of a National Care Service.
Page last updated - 21/11/2023