Care Homes
Use this guide to find information resources about care homes, ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ homes and residential care for older people including books, reports and journal articles.
Key Resources
-
This comprehensive resource supports ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ care in older peoples care homes. It follows a resident's journey from pre admission to end of life. The role of ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ staff in supporting the resident and their family is explored.
View page
-
As a registered care home manager, you have a responsibility to manage health and safety in the workplace to prevent employees, agency staff, residents and others from injury and ill health. Premises and building management may form part of your responsibilities.
View page
ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ (2023) Caring for older people: the essential role of the care home nurse. London: RCN. -
Please check that guidance is applicable for your country.
Books
Bowman C, Mulley G, Boyd M and Stowe S (2015) The care home handbook. Chichester: Wiley Blackwell.
Baker C (2017) Visiting the memory café and other dementia care activities: evidence-based interventions for care homes. London: Jessica Kingsley.
Carmody S, Forster S and Hayes N (2017) Nursing older people: a guide to practice in care homes. London: Routledge.
Caspi E (2021) Understanding and preventing harmful interactions between residents with dementia. Chicago: Health Professions Press.
Cunningham S and Moore T (2021) Nursing skills in supporting mobility. London: Routledge.
Eliopoulos C (2018) Essentials for the long-term care nurse: a guide for nurses in ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ homes and assisted living settings. New York: Springer.
Eliopoulos C (2015) Fast facts for the long-term care nurse: what ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ home and assisted living nurses need to know in nutshell. New York: Springer.
Johnston T R (2020) Welcoming LGBT residents: a practical guide for senior living staff. Milton Keynes: Routledge.
Ross F, Harris R G, Fitzpatrick J, Abley C and Redfern S J (2024) Redfern's ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ older people. 5th edn. Edinburgh: Elsevier.
Schussler S (2017) Dementia in ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ homes. Cham: Springer International Publishing. Book subject searches
Journal articles
Journals
Journals of interest for care homes. Use these links to see details of availability.
Caroline Lynch
Editor of this guide
RCN Library and Museum
Upcoming events relating to this subject guide
-
22 Nov 2025
London
RCN Nursing Support Workers Conference 2025
Join us to celebrate Nursing Support Workers’ Day at our annual conference for Nursing Support Workers, taking place at RCN HQ in London.
-
02 Dec 2025
Online
RCN Wales Roundtable for the Independent Sector - virtual
RCN Wales will be hosting an online roundtable for ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ staff working in the independent health and social care sector, on ‘Leadership, Learning and Future Directions: Reflections from Independent Health and Social Care.' This event will also provide an opportunity to network with other colleagues based within the Independent Sector to share stories and your unique experiences of working in Wales. This event is open to both RCN members and non-members who work in Wales in the Independent Health and Social Care sector.
-
02 Dec 2025
Aberdeen
Grampian ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ support worker education event (Aberdeen Royal Infirmary)
RCN Scotland is delivering free education sessions for all those working in support roles in ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Grampian.
-
04 Feb 2026 - 11 Feb 2026
Online
Compassionate Leadership programme
Study this online programme to understand how Compassionate leadership enables everyone to feel valued, included and encouraged, so they can reach their full potential and do their best at work. 2 days of taught sessions plus self-directed learning and an assessment. Successful completion of the unit will gain you 2 academic credits at Level 3, accredited by Agored Cymru.
-
17 Mar 2026
Online
Addressing health inequalities for people with dementia webinar
This webinar will focus on the needs of people presenting with dementia from marginalised groups and how health care professionals from the ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ team can better help and support them. Suitable for all roles in the ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ team, for those working in any sector. This event is organised by RCN Wales, but you do not need to be based in Wales to join us!
Page last updated - 26/09/2025