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Safeguarding guidelines for protection of children and young people
RCN publishes updated guidance for safeguarding children and young people
27 Feb 2019
New RCN position statement on termination of pregnancy
College responds after members support call for decriminalisation
13 Feb 2019
Diabetes: recommendations for improving mental well-being
All-party group calls for clearer pathways to support individuals’ psychological needs
04 Dec 2018
Safeguarding framework will help nurses protect their patients
RCN sets out competencies for healthcare staff in relation to adult safeguarding
08 Nov 2018
Animals in healthcare
A new RCN protocol supports nurses in planning to bring dogs safely into care homes and...
14 Jun 2018
Improving respiratory health in Wales
The Welsh Government's plan to improve accuracy and diagnosis speeds for chronic obstructive...
30 May 2018
Advice on setting staff hours for specialist palliative care
New guidelines for 24-hour palliative care services
01 May 2018
New voluntary standards for general practice nurses
New voluntary standards on the education and practice of senior general practice nurses have...
04 Dec 2017
Guidelines on home use of oxygen
The latest policies and what they mean for healthcare professionals.
06 Nov 2017
Cervical screening
Read our policy briefing on new Public Health England guidance on the importance of practice...
07 Sep 2017
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
Ask dying adults about their spiritual beliefs, NICE says
Nurses should ask dying adults about their spiritual beliefs and cultural preferences, new...
13 Mar 2017
Mental well-being and independence for older people
NICE has published updated guidance to improve independence for older people
30 Jan 2017
Policy update: childhood obesity
Your essential guide to the government's strategy
22 Aug 2016
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