Publications
RCN publications cover a wide range of topics varying from clinical guidance to employment relations issues to advice on bullying. To reproduce RCN publications please complete the copyright request form and we’ll be in touch.
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28 Nov 2023
Progress and challenge in delivering safe and effective care 2023
Publication Code : 011 190This report outlines the national themes and actions required from the Welsh government to support the implementation of the Nurse Staffing Levels (Wales) Act 2016. It then looks in detail at the picture in each of the seven health boards in Wales. This report is also available in Welsh under publication code 011 091. It is the third in a series of reports, and focuses primarily on 2022-2023. The 2022 report is available here. The first report, published in November 2019, is available in Welsh here and in English here.
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28 Nov 2023
Progress and challenge in delivering safe and effective care 2023
Publication Code : 011 191This report outlines the national themes and actions required from the Welsh government to support the implementation of the Nurse Staffing Levels (Wales) Act 2016. It then looks in detail at the picture in each of the seven health boards in Wales. This report is also available in English under publication code 011 090. It is the third in a series of reports, and focuses primarily on 2022-2023. The 2022 report is available here. The first report, published in November 2019, is available in Welsh here and in English here.
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14 Nov 2023
Library and Archive Service quarterly report: April-June 2023.
Publication Code : 011 291Library and Archive Service quarterly report: April-June 2023.
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14 Nov 2023
Library and Archive Service quarterly report: January-March 2023.
Publication Code : 011 290Library and Archive Service quarterly report: January-March 2023.
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6 Nov 2023
Genital Examination in Women
Publication Code : 011 162This latest edition provides standards and sample assessment tools for training in genital examination in women for registered nurses working in sexual and reproductive health settings, and related health and social care settings.
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3 Nov 2023
Promoting efficiency and saving money in health and social care in Wales - English version
Publication Code : 011 248This publication presents a range of suggestions which could deliver greater efficiency and value for health and social care in Wales. Some are directly related to patients or patient care. Others concern systems and approaches to delivering health care. This paper aims to be a useful starting point for realistic conversations about financial efficiency in the health and social care sector. This publication is also available in Welsh under code 011 249.
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3 Nov 2023
Promoting efficiency and saving money in health and social care in Wales - Welsh version
Publication Code : 011 249This publication presents a range of suggestions which could deliver greater efficiency and value for health and social care in Wales. Some are directly related to patients or patient care. Others concern systems and approaches to delivering health care. This paper aims to be a useful starting point for realistic conversations about financial efficiency in the health and social care sector. This publication is also available in English under code 011 248.
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1 Nov 2023
Modern Slavery and Trafficking
Publication Code : 011 241More than 49 million people are trapped in modern slavery across the globe. This guidance 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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1 Nov 2023
Domestic Abuse
Publication Code : 011 242Domestic abuse is a significant safeguarding issue in all societies and is a challenge for everyone. This guidance has been reviewed and updated 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 Nov 2023
Domestic Abuse Position Statement
Publication Code : 011 243Domestic abuse is both complex and commonplace, and impacts on everyone, either personally or professionally. This updated publication outlines the RCN’s position on domestic abuse and our work to raise awareness of the issue amongst health care professionals. It also includes details of resources for further information.
