Resources
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22 Jan 2021
Fertility Preservation
Publication Code : 009 531This publication provides information for nurses who are supporting and caring for those beginning treatment for potentially life-limiting diseases and where the treatment may adversely affect their ability to have children in the future. The guidance also encompasses those who may wish, for non-medical reasons, to defer having children until later in life, for example members of the armed forces, transgender people, or those considering gender reassignment surgery.
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16 Sep 2020
Menopause: RCN Guidance for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors
Publication Code : 009 326To provide support and advice to women it is important that health care professionals understand the changes that women face at the time of their menopause and the issues related to improving health after menopause. This updated publication aims to help health care professionals gain awareness of the menopause and the safety and efficacy of modern therapy options available. This publication is endorsed by the British Menopause Society.
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15 Sep 2020
Modern Slavery and Trafficking: Guidance for Nurses and Midwives
Publication Code : 009 300More than 40 million people are trapped in modern slavery across the globe. This guidance (previously in pocket guide format) has been reviewed and updated to help nurses and midwives identify victims of slavery and help people find the assistance and support they need.
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15 Sep 2020
Guidance for Nurses and Midwives to Support Those Affected by Domestic Abuse
Publication Code : 009 301Domestic abuse is a significant safeguarding issue in all societies and is a challenge for everyone. This guidance has been reviewed and updated (previously in pocket guide format) in response to the recognition by the RCN of the need for nurses, midwives and health care support workers and all health care professionals to have an understanding of the impact of the domestic abuse of patients, clients and colleagues.
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1 Sep 2020
The Menopause and Work: Guidance for RCN Representatives
Publication Code : 009 327Sitting within the Healthy Workplaces campaign, this updated publication provides guidance to RCN Reps when working with colleagues going through the menopause. The document discusses symptoms, workplace policies, and recommendations for changes to both work patterns and the work environment.
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28 Jul 2020
Termination of Pregnancy (Induced Abortion)
Publication Code : 009 324An updated position statement from the RCN on Termination of Pregnancy (Induced Abortion). Previous version was 006 685.
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13 Mar 2020
Fertility care and emotional wellbeing
Publication Code : 007 770This guidance has been developed as a resource for all health care professionals in all areas of fertility care and acknowledges the differences between emotional support and wellbeing, implications counselling and therapeutic counselling. The HFEA has supported the publication of this title.
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22 Jan 2020
RCN Nursing Education in Termination of Pregnancy Services
Publication Code : 007 959This report outlines the results from an online survey conducted by the RCN, across the Termination of Pregnancy services in England, Wales and Scotland, to assess the current and future education requirements of nurses, midwives and non-registered health care support workers. It provides an outline career pathway and recommendations for the future education and training needs of those providing nursing care in this health care sector.
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16 Jul 2019
Nurses in maternity care: RCN report
Publication Code : 007640This report has been produced from the analysis of a workforce survey designed to explore the employment and role-specific training and continuing professional development (CPD) of registered nurses and unregistered support staff working in maternity services across the UK. The report was informed by two documents, also now available online.
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31 Dec 2018
Decriminalisation of Termination of Pregnancy Position statement (December 2018)
Publication Code : 007 401The RCN's position statement on the decriminalisation of the termination of pregnancy. Updated October 2021.
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