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    • Domestic abuse assessment tools and guidance

      Find a selection of useful links to assessment tools and guidance to help health professionals identify and support victims of domestic violence. This includes incidents of domestic abuse in the health profession, schools and local constituencies.

    • Being safe online

      Find out how victims of domestic abuse can access guidance, information and support safely on digital devices and mobile phones. This resource offers information on how to support patients and clients browse the internet safely and protect their privacy.

    • Overview of public health

      This resource maps the NMC's standards of proficiency for registered nurses to the Public Health Skills and Knowledge Framework (PHSKF) functions, alongside learning opportunities for student nurses to support them gain experience in public health.

    • Smoking cessation

      Increase your understanding of the effects of smoking, the positive impacts on the body from stopping smoking, and how nurses and all health care practitioners can have a role in supporting people to stop smoking.

    • Domestic abuse resources and support

      Here you can access a selection of useful links to websites and organisations aimed at supporting women, men, and children affected by domestic abuse and violence. Unless specified, these resources are applicable across the UK.

    • Genomics

      Explore how the information from genomics – the study of the body’s genes – can help to diagnose a condition, determine the chance of developing a condition in later life, or inform the correct type of treatment.

    • Occupational Health

      Study more about the role of an occupational health nurse, whether you are an independent practitioner or employed as part of an occupational health service team and in charge of safeguarding public health in the workplace.

    • Health protection

      Health protection is one of the responsibilities of Public Health England. Here you can find out more about what health protection is and what health protection teams do to prevent and reduce the impact of infectious diseases, hazards and major emergencies.

    • Obesity

      Here you can learn more about the role nurses and midwifery staff play in identifying those at risk from weight gain and obesity and how to support people – and yourself – to achieve a healthy weight and lifestyle.

    • Introduction to alcohol misuse

      Read our guide to alcohol misuse and the impact on the health and wellbeing on individuals, families and the wider population. Here you will learn more about the latest public health campaigns and find out where to access additional information and advice.

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