The Royal Marsden Manual Online: An Essential Resource for Nurses and Healthcare Assistants

Published Date: 02nd November 2026

As healthcare professionals, having access to trusted, evidence-based guidance is vital for delivering safe, high-quality patient care. That's why we're reminding all nurses and healthcare assistants that you have free online access to the Royal Marsden Manual, one of the most respected clinical nursing resources available.

Why use the Royal Marsden Manual?

For more than 30 years, The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures has provided essential nursing knowledge and up-to-date information on nursing skills and procedures and is widely considered to be the gold standard of nursing care.

Through your NHS access, you can use both:

• The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures (Professional Edition)
• The Royal Marsden Manual of Cancer Nursing Procedures

Together, these resources provide access to over 300 detailed clinical procedures across 28 chapters, covering a wide range of nursing skills and practices.

What's included?

The latest edition reflects current professional standards and best practice, making it a valuable tool for both experienced practitioners and those developing their skills.

Key features include:

• Aligned with NMC Standards

Content is linked to the Future Nurse: Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses (NMC 2018), helping nurses understand and meet the professional roles, responsibilities and accountabilities expected in contemporary practice.

• Expanded Guidance on Mental Capacity and Safeguarding

The manual includes enhanced content to support healthcare professionals in navigating important legal, ethical and safeguarding considerations in clinical practice.

• Stronger Focus on Clinical Governance

Procedures are supported by relevant professional guidance, legislation and national policies, helping staff understand not just how a procedure should be performed, but also the standards and governance that underpin it.

• Self-Care and Wellbeing

A dedicated chapter on Self Care and Wellbeing reflects the increasing recognition that healthcare professionals must look after their own health and resilience. The chapter supports the NMC expectation that nurses should be able to manage their wellbeing and know when and how to access support.

• Instructional Videos

Many complex procedures are supported by videos, providing an additional learning resource to reinforce best practice and build confidence.

How to Access the Royal Marsden Manual

Access is available using your NHS OpenAthens account.

Don't have an NHS OpenAthens account?

Register online here:    https://openathens.nice.org.uk/ Registration only takes a few minutes.

Forgotten your password?

You can reset it here:    https://openathens.nice.org.uk/ForgotPassword/Reset 

Accessing the Manual

Accessing the Royal Marsden Manual Online by The Library Team

Need Help?

The Library & Knowledge Service is here to help you make the most of the resources available to you. If you experience any problems accessing the Royal Marsden Manual  https://www.rmmonline.co.uk/, or need assistance with your NHS OpenAthens account, please get in touch: library@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk

Access to high-quality evidence is an essential part of delivering excellent patient care. Whether you're refreshing a clinical skill, checking a procedure, supporting professional development, or mentoring colleagues, the Royal Marsden Manual is a resource well worth bookmarking.