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Genital Examination in Women
This 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.
Updated: 5 April 2024 -
Progress and challenge in delivering safe and effective care 2023
This 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 public...
Updated: 24 November 2023 -
Promoting efficiency and saving money in health and social care in Wales - Welsh version
This 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...
Updated: 2 April 2024 -
Promoting efficiency and saving money in health and social care in Wales - English version
This 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...
Updated: 2 April 2024 -
Library and Archive Service quarterly report: April-June 2023.
Library and Archive Service quarterly report: April-June 2023.
Updated: 13 April 2024 -
Domestic Abuse
Domestic 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 und...
Updated: 5 April 2024 -
Modern Slavery and Trafficking
More 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.
Updated: 5 April 2024 -
Domestic Abuse Position Statement
Domestic 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 f...
Updated: 5 April 2024 -
Understanding Aseptic Technique
A summary of RCN evidence generation in 2022 using qualitative interviews with nurses. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has undertaken a programme of work in response to members’ concerns about the conduct of aseptic technique. This report adds to the profession’s education journey to enhance nurs...
Updated: 3 October 2023 -
Non-medical prescribers
Information on non-medical prescribing, including types of nurse prescriber, keeping stocks of medication and the RCN Indemnity scheme. It also provides a list of further useful resources.
Updated: 29 December 2023
