Submitting a written statement: what you need to know

The RCN’s quick reference guide will help you to avoid the common pitfalls

There are many occasions during a nurse’s career when they may be requested to provide a written statement.

This could be for an inquest, as a witness to an incident involving a patient or colleague, for staff under investigation for an adverse incident, to raise concerns and, rarely, a police statement in criminal proceedings.

Guidance on written statements now available

Being asked to produce a written account can be a daunting prospect for a nurse who is uncertain of how to go about it.

Getting a statement right