Policy briefing

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How nurses can implement changes to the RCUK process for end of life decision-making

01 Oct 2020
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The government’s plan to get the nation fit, protect against COVID-19 and ease strain on t

08 Sep 2020
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A service to aid long-term recovery will offer personalised, online-based aftercare
04 Sep 2020
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Boy texting
Advice on how school nursing services in England can operate during imposed restrictions
12 Jun 2020
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Picture shows two medics in discussion. Lack of personal protective equipment allows nurses to take a decision to protect themselves, RCN guidance says.

The implications for nurses of RCN guidance on care provision and inade

23 Apr 2020
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Image shows school teacher interacting with young people in a classroom lesson
Public Health England focuses on promoting critical importance of mental health
02 Mar 2020
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Picture shows an older couple, the woman appearing confused and a nurse looking at her. Five principles on care for people with dementia are set out in a new RCN document.
Five principles on care for people with dementia are set out in a new RCN document
10 Feb 2020
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Picture shows computer artwork of human papilloma virus particles in the bloodstream. A more sensitive cervical screening test rolled out across the UK means infections will be spotted earlier
More sensitive test could save hundreds of lives as infections will be spotted earlier
03 Feb 2020
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Care home medication management

The Patients Association charter promotes shared decision-making

08 Jan 2020
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Bowel cancer

RCN guidance advocates a proactive approach to bowel care

04 Nov 2019
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Picture shows boys taking turns drinking from a water fountain at a park. Practical information aimed at schools, nurseries and colleges to support children with bladder and bowel issues and toileting has been published by Bowel and Bladder UK.
Practical guidance covers how to promote good bladder and bowel health in schools
30 Oct 2019
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Nurses meeting to discuss and reflect following a difficult situation

The RCN has issued guidance on how to discuss and reflect on challengin

19 Aug 2019
Guidance on training carers in emergency treatment for an epileptic seizure in the community
12 Aug 2019
Delirium is a medical emergency and risk reduction should be considered throughout care
24 Jul 2019

Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents issues national accident prevention strategy for England 

25 Jun 2019

RCN updates its guidance on using catheters and how to minimise associated risks

02 Jun 2019
RCN Glove Awareness week stresses correct use of gloves and how nurses can protect their skin
24 Apr 2019

Guidance calls for the 72-hour rule for pressure ulcers to be scrapped

25 Mar 2019

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