Policy briefing
Obesity strategy: steps for tackling a public health crisis
The government’s plan to get the nation fit, protect against COVID-19 and ease strain on the NHS
Managing recovery from COVID-19
A service to aid long-term recovery will offer personalised, online-based aftercare
COVID-19: when you can refuse to treat a patient due to inadequate PPE
The implications for nurses of RCN guidance on care provision and inadequate PPE
Interventions to improve the mental health and well-being of children and young people
Public Health England focuses on promoting critical importance of mental health
Personalised care for people with dementia
Five principles on care for people with dementia are set out in a new RCN document
Helping nurses to ‘defuse’ after difficult situations
The RCN has issued guidance on how to discuss and reflect on challenging incidents at work
Correct use of gloves and how to protect your skin
RCN Glove Awareness week stresses correct use of gloves and how nurses can protect their skin
Updated National Early Warning Score
In December 2017, the Royal College of Physicians updated the National Early Warning Score to improve identification of acutely ill patients
Acas guidance on sexual harassment in the workplace
Acas has produced new guidance on recognising sexual harassment in the workplace and the steps that victims and employers should take
Acid attacks
Read our policy briefing on new guidance for helping in the immediate aftermath when people are injured in an acid attack.
Scotland's new mental health strategy
Read our policy briefing on the Scottish government's new ten-year mental health strategy.
Policy update: physical restraint in healthcare settings in England and Wales
Memorandam of Understanding clarifies when police and nursing staff should respond to incidents.