Tools of the Trade - an RCN Reps resource guide

Techniques for accessing continuing professional development (CPD).

A guide to making the most of your role.

These online resources are free to access and provide an introduction to a growing range of nursing essentials. They can help you with your continuing professional development (CPD) and revalidation. Members of the public may also find these resources valuable.

This RCN resource will support practice-based learning by: clarifying the new NMC Standards and their implications for practice-based learning; providing links to relevant publications and resources that support practice-based learning; and providing examples of how this is being delivered in different areas of the UK that others can learn from.

As a registered nurse, midwife or nursing associate (England) you need to revalidate with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) every three years so you can remain fit to practise throughout your career. Find out about the requirements of revalidation, what you can do to prepare and how the RCN can support you.

Strategy designed for all those supporting and delivering nursing care within the entire UK health and social care system.

Skills for Care is the strategic workforce development and planning body for adult social care in England.

Unionlearn is the learning and skills organisation of the TUC, assisting unions in the delivery of learning opportunities for their members.

Learning rep Katy Welsh explains how registered members working in the NHS can use the continuing professional development (CPD) fund in England

Skills for Health is a not-for-profit organisation committed to the development of an improved and sustainable healthcare workforce across the UK.