Long-COVID: what it means and how to manage the longer-term effects
Advice from NICE on how to care for patients with ongoing symptoms of the virus
14 Jan 2021
Clinical update
Online repeat prescriptions: advice on how to order for care home residents
Information on setting up secure proxy access for care home staff for repeat prescriptions
11 Jan 2021
Managing aerosol generating procedures in school for children with complex medical needs
Updated guidance covers children with a tracheostomy or respiratory difficulties
05 Jan 2021
Menopause symptoms and period pain: identify women’s health conditions with confidence
Updated RCN resource also includes information on pregnancy, continence and sexual health
15 Dec 2020
Guidance on visiting care homes during COVID-19
DHSC states that providers should enable indoor visits where the visitor has tested negative
09 Dec 2020
Diabetes care: how a coin-sized device can monitor blood glucose levels continuously
Up to 3,000 people with learning disabilities set to benefit from ‘life-changing’ device
07 Dec 2020
Faltering growth: signs, symptoms and guidance on improving care
Guidance sets out standards on slower rate of weight gain for babies and preschool children
13 Nov 2020
Preparing to Prescribe toolkit: becoming a non-medical prescriber
Updated online resource is a step-by-step guide for nurses considering a prescribing course
10 Nov 2020
Human trafficking and modern slavery: how nurses can support victims
What to look for, how to help – and what not to do if you if you suspect a patient is at risk
04 Nov 2020
Sepsis in children: how to spot the signs
Institute of Health Visiting resource helps parents recognise symptoms of sepsis in a child
02 Nov 2020
Diagnosis of respiratory symptoms
New guidance offers pragmatic advice on the safest approach during the pandemic
02 Sep 2020
Cervical cancer and screening: advice for nurses
Updated RCN guidance on cervical cancer covers vaccination recommendations and screening
08 Jul 2020
How to deliver person-centred end of life care for older people living with frailty
New guidance aims to help nurses deliver high-quality, person-centred care
23 Jun 2020
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Diabetes and care homes: how nurses can manage risk related to COVID-19
Advice on effective management of hyperglycaemia, as well as end of life care and foot care
16 Jun 2020
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COVID-19 and severe asthma: what to advise patients
NICE guidance on managing severe asthma in adults and children during the pandemic
21 May 2020
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COVID-19 nutritional advice
Nutritional advice to help patients during and after COVID-19 has been published
15 May 2020
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COVID-19: NICE guidance on community and end of life care
NICE has published guidance on treating the symptoms of COVID-19 in patients at home
24 Apr 2020
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COVID-19: guidance on when to admit patients to critical care
NICE advises on assessing for frailty and including patients and carers in decision-making
31 Mar 2020