This year’s RCN Nursing Support Workers’ Day will focus on the diversity of roles and settings our members work in and the importance of inclusivity in the nursing profession. Nursing support workers make a vital contribution across health and social care, practising autonomously and being responsible for assisting in the delivery of care. They undertake a wide range of delegated nursing interventions, from recording observations to personal care and wound care.
Ofrah Muflahi, RCN Professional Lead for Nursing Support Workers, said: “The nursing support workforce is as diverse as our society, and it’s stronger because of this. Nursing support workers come from a wide range of backgrounds and carry out a broad range of roles. Every one of them is a valued and integral part of the nursing workforce and the strength is in the diversity of this membership.”
Lorraine McLauchlan, Vice Chair of the RCN UK Nursing Support Workers Committee, is encouraging all RCN members to celebrate the day. She said: “Next month please take the opportunity to highlight the contribution you make, or the contribution of a nursing support worker you know makes to nursing, patients and health and social care across the UK.”
She added: “I’m proud to represent nursing support workers on the RCN’s elected committee. We understand the professional needs of nursing support workers better than anyone else and strive to help our members to be the best they can be in their roles.”
To help raise awareness of the day, we have a digital poster and images for social media you can download. You can also buy an enamel badge from the .
Find out more about RCN Nursing Support Workers' Day and how to celebrate with us on 23 November.
