Return to Practice Network
Supporting nursing staff who are returning to clinical practice during the COVID-19 pandemic
This temporary network is to support nurses working in health and social care who are returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nurses returning to clinical practice during this period will face unprecedented challenges. By joining the network, you'll be able to:
- access support from professional nursing and leadership expertise
- network with peers in a similar situation
- share best practice updates across the UK
- take part in hosted discussions on social media
The network will run until the Nursing & Midwifery Council closes the temporary register. Please be aware the network is not intended to provide representation or union support.
Facebook group
Once you've been accepted on the network, you'll be sent a link to join our closed Facebook group.
Response to cabinet office questions
COVID-19: what you need to know
Share your experience
Nursing staff are facing unprecedented challenges in their working lives. The RCN wants to hear how the pandemic is impacting you and your working life.
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16 Nov 2024
Long COVID: nursing staff still being denied access to financial support
WeÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™re urging the UK government to act and recognise COVID complications as occupational following recommendations from the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council made 2 years ago today.
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5 Nov 2024
COVID inquiry: 'Why were RCN warnings ignored?'
Nursing testimony at the COVID-19 Inquiry has highlighted how the failure to listen to the nursing profession led to inadequate infection prevention guidance and improper supply of PPE, putting staff at risk.
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10 Sep 2024
COVID inquiry: nursing staff were put at risk as the voice of the profession was ignored
RCN said nursing staff were shut out from pandemic response, as we gave evidence about the inadequate provision of PPE and infection prevention and control guidance.
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20 Mar 2024
COVID inquiry: RCN presents evidence on testing, PPE and staffing in the care sector
Care services were chronically under-resourced to deal with pandemic pressures and lessons must be learned, we told the inquiry.
