In the United Kingdom over 100,000 people experience stroke each year, (Stroke Association), and around two thirds of survivors live with a disability, (Stroke Association).

With the range of career pathways within nursing and stroke nursing specifically, it is not only important that the stroke nursing workforce is aware of these but also that employers and organisations have pathways in place that actively promote and gives access to these routes.

The UK Career Framework for Stroke Nurses was produced by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) project group with nursing representatives from across the United Kingdom. 

This resource outlines the range of career pathways within stroke nursing and minimum recommended education requirements, in addition to knowledge and skills. It provides a guide for stroke services and employers to develop local career development frameworks for the nursing workforce.

Registered nurses working in stroke care can map their career development, as well as assess their skills and knowledge based on this resource and linked resources.