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Falls
Falls and fractures in older people are a costly and often preventable health issue. Find out about the falls-related project the RCN is involved in and the guidance and resources available to you on preventing falls in the community and in hospital.
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Frailty in older people
Understand what is meant by ‘frailty’ in older patients and find advice on identifying symptoms in older patients and choosing the right interventions to help manage their condition.
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Public Health Forum
We aim to support all nurses, midwives, health practitioners and students to maximise their public health contribution. This forum is applicable to all areas of nursing and midwifery practice.
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Ophthalmic nursing
Understand more about the role of an ophthalmic nurse and the skills required to support the wellbeing of visually impaired people and those with eye conditions.
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Blogs
The latest Blogs from the Royal College of Nursing.
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Ophthalmic conditions and treatment pathways
Watch a series of short videos, developed by the RCN Ophthalmic Nursing Forum (ONF), which discuss a range of ophthalmic conditions, including adnexal, glaucoma, vitreo-retinal and ophthalmic emergencies.
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Garritt Brown
Creating a safe space for staff to raise concerns and work together to find solutions
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Patient Specific Directions and Patient Group Directions
Learn more about Patient Specific Directions (PSD), which is a written instruction signed by a prescriber for medicines to be supplied and/or administered to a named patient after being assessed.
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The principles of neurodiversity in nursing practice
This resource supports nurses in providing inclusive care for neurodivergent patients across clinical settings. It covers common conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia and Tourette’s, offering practical strategies to improve communication, adapt environments and make reasonable adjustments. Emphasising person-centred care, the guide highlights the importance of recognising individual strengths and sensory needs, while promoting awareness, equity and accessibility in health care.
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Dosage for liquid medicines
Find out more about how to calculate the right amount of liquid medicine to give a patient. Use practice examples to help you with your approach and explore the two main ways of calculating dosage, using mental arithmetic or a formula.
