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Care homes

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.

If you have any feedback, please email: feedback@rcn.org.uk

Care Homes Network

Join the Care Home Network

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Care Home Journey

An online resource to support nursing care in older peoples care homes.
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End of life care

Explore the fundamentals of end of life care that apply to all care settings in each of the four UK countries.

COVID-19

An wealth of online resources to support you.

Learning resources

RCN resources to support the care of older people.

First Steps

View our dedicated page for the first steps for health care assistants.
Webinars on Complex Conversations and Decisions for Care Home Leaders

Independent Sector transformational plan

Read our Independent Health and Social Care Sector strategy and download the transformation plan.
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Immigration advice

If you're an RCN member and you are already in the UK, you can get free, confidential support and assistance on immigration issues.
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Pay, terms and conditions in independent employers

Advice on starting the conversation.

Become a member of the RCN

Join the UK's largest union and professional body for nursing.

Join online or call our membership team on 0345 772 6100.
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