Policy briefing
RCN guidance on responding to unexpected incidents or emergencies
Read our policy briefing on RCN guidance on responding to unexpected incidents or...
20 Jul 2017
Signs of domestic abuse
The RCN has published a pocket guide on domestic abuse covering all four areas in the UK.
27 Jun 2017
Spotting the signs of domestic slavery
Read our policy briefing on new guidance on how to identify those at risk of domestic...
07 Jun 2017
Nursing care after death in Northern Ireland
Our update on new guidance for nurses in Northern Ireland on caring for deceased patients...
06 Jun 2017
Promoting professionalism
Read our policy briefing on new guidance on professionalism from the Nursing and Midwifery...
31 May 2017
Scotland's new mental health strategy ...
Read our policy briefing on the Scottish government's new ten-year mental health strategy.
29 Apr 2017
Spirituality and care in the last days of life
Nurses should ask dying adults about their spiritual beliefs and cultural preferences,...
29 Mar 2017
Police use of restraint in mental health and learning disability settings
Policy briefing on new guidance on police use of physical restraint in mental health and...
17 Feb 2017
Responding to a request to hasten death
The RCN has published updated guidance on assisted suicide.
17 Jan 2017
Policy briefing: combating racism in the NHS
Trade union Unite has issued a policy briefing on a new toolkit to combat racism in the NHS
14 Nov 2016
Policy briefing: fair care for trans people
Read our policy briefing on new RCN guidance on how nurses can meet the needs of transgender...
01 Nov 2016
Policy briefing: personal safety when working alone
Read our essential guide to new RCN guidance on how nurses can stay safe when working alone.
10 Oct 2016
Our commitment to you for end of life care
Government's response to the Choice Review sheds new light on the commitments made to...
25 Aug 2016