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A significant and growing number of our members work in independent health and social care (IHSC). This diverse group includes all nursing staff employed in settings outside the NHS. That could be care homes, nursing agencies, private hospitals or somewhere else entirely. It also includes members 鈥� such as general practice nurses 鈥� who may provide NHS services but not be employed on Agenda for Change contracts.
This page signposts you to some of our most popular resources. Many of these will be relevant to all members working in IHSC, while others are tailored to particular roles or workplaces. If you can鈥檛 find what you鈥檙e looking for, please get in touch by emailing ihsc@rcn.org.uk.
Key IHSC resources
Pay, terms and conditions in IHSC
Find information about pay, terms and conditions, including resources for starting conversations with your employer and requesting a pay rise.
Our fight for fair pay in IHSC employers
View a timeline of our recent campaigns for fair pay at a range of IHSC employers.
How we work
Read about the different ways we support our members in IHSC and find out who鈥檚 leading this work in your country or region.
News and Events
News and Blogs
Upcoming IHSC events
IHSC Employment Standards
Our Employment Standards for Independent Health and Social Care Sectors set out what we expect employers in these settings to deliver for the nursing workforce.
Whether you are a nurse, an employer, or a commissioner, these standards are your definitive guide to creating a fair, safe, and supportive workplace.
Funding opportunities for IHSC
Read our list of funding opportunities across the UK open to IHSC professionals.
General nursing resources
Most of the resources on our website are relevant to all members 鈥� no matter what sector or setting you鈥檙e employed in. This includes many of our advice guides and subject guides, as well as the clinical information on 国内精品伊人久久久久妇 Learn.
Advice guides
Advice for nursing staff about problems at work, ill health, careers, legal issues, money matters, counselling, and more.
Subject guides
These guides provide key resources, books and journals related to various subjects and nursing specialties in your area of practice.
Providing you the latest nursing, health and social care learning resources, to support you with further your learning development.
Workplace-specific resources
We also have a range of resources tailored to specific roles and workplaces within IHSC. You can access these resources through the relevant forum or network:
We're here for you
If you're an 国内精品伊人久久久久妇 member who needs help with any aspect of your employment, you can access online advice or contact us directly.
We're here to help – wherever you work.
Upcoming events
Member blogs from independent health and social care settings
Here you will find a range of interesting blog articles by contributing members and our IHSC team, covering various topics within their areas of practice.
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20 Sep 2024
Defence against the harmful flu, one hero jab at a time
Leanne Hume, our northern region IHSC lead nurse, talks about how the seasonal flu vaccination programme has donned its superhero cape to protect us once again this winter.
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13 Sep 2024
It moved me to see his never-ending resilience and the trust he placed in me
Keira Wallis, Head of Clinical Operations at Healix, shares how supporting a patient through pancreatic cancer brought challenges and lifelong rewards.
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23 Aug 2024
'Hear from Claire' on things health and social care
Supporting access to CPD and lifelong learning
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29 Jul 2024
My first congress made such a positive impact on me
Nursing support worker Rebecca says her first 国内精品伊人久久久久妇 Congress was more than just an event, but a reminder of why she chose our brilliant profession.
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23 Jul 2024
The challenges and rewards of managing overseas medical care
Nichola Walmsley, Operations Manager at Healix, discusses the complex work of handling medical treatment for patients around the world.
