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Malaria prevention guidance for travellers
Malaria remains an important issue for UK travellers who are at risk when visiting malaria endemic areas. Read more about how to support travellers at increased risk of severe disease, including pregnant women or young children.
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Travel health and indemnity cover
‘Indemnity’ is the term used to describe the financial backing available to cover the costs of a clinical negligence claim against you. Read more about the RCN’s indemnity scheme and what cover you may be entitled to.
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Female genital mutilation (FGM): Guidance for travel health services
Find resources which explain the importance of providing an effective safeguarding process around female genital mutilation (FGM) within travel health settings.
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Migrant health guidance
Find out where to seek advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients, including country-specific information. This resource offers information on caring for travellers from the non-UK-born population, especially those who are likely to return to their home country to visit friends and relatives (VFRs).
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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.
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Physical activity
Increase your awareness and understanding of the importance of taking up regular physical activity and how it can prevent as well as treat diseases – in your role as a health care practitioner, but also when looking after your own health and wellbeing.
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Occupational health nursing skills and role development
Understand the role of occupational health nurses, who are registered nurses with a range of different skills and experience. Learn more about the role development and guidance on educating occupational health nurses.
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Overseas travel health advice
Use this resource to find out more about travelling to countries where there is a risk of disease, including rabies, Zika virus (ZIKV), measles and yellow fever.
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Overview of women's health
Build your knowledge about the key issues facing women today and the work the RCN is doing to support women’s health. Here you can access key facts and links to policies supporting women’s healthcare across the UK.
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Safety in numbers
Understand how to improve your confidence and competence when using maths as part of your nursing role. Use this resource to learn more about the importance of having sound maths skills for the provision of safe nursing care.
