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 recovery from the long-term effects of COVID-19 will offer personalised,

04 Sep 2020
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Boy texting

Advice on how school nursing services in England can operate durin

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’s guidance focuses on the importance of promoting young people’

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 improving care for people with dementia and their fa

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

Hundreds more lives in the UK could be saved with the introduction of a

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

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

Guidelines on training carers who oversee the use of buccal midazolam ha

12 Aug 2019

Delirium is among the most common medical emergencies and risk reduction

24 Jul 2019

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

02 Jun 2019

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

25 Mar 2019

RCN publishes updated guidance for safeguarding children and young people

27 Feb 2019

College responds after members support call for decriminalisation

13 Feb 2019

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