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Make your voice heard to change nursing for the better.
Updated: 22 February 2026 -
Discrimination: assessing and preparing your case
A guide for RCN members being supported by the RCN with a potential discrimination case.
Updated: 25 February 2026 -
NMC: Self-referrals
A tool for RCN members who need advice on whether to self-refer to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Updated: 24 February 2026 -
Tribunal hearings
A guide for RCN members who are being supported by the RCN at a tribunal hearing.
Updated: 22 February 2026 -
NMC: Attending a hearing
A guide for RCN members who need to attend a hearing before the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) .
Updated: 19 February 2026 -
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at work
An advice guide for RCN members covering Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the workplace.
Updated: 23 February 2026 -
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Extending the Newcastle Model: how therapeutic communication can reduce distress in people with dementia
This article identifies the importance of effective communication in delivering care to people living with dementia when their understanding of the situation may differ to ours. The Newcastle Model’s biopsychosocial framework is revisited to understand the context in which caregiving takes place, an...
Updated: 1 November 2023 -
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Understanding and managing depression in older people
Clinicians do not always recognise depression in older people as they attribute symptoms to the ageing process and the effects of failing health. Similarly, older people do not always appreciate that their symptoms relate to their mood. Understanding how depression affects older people can improve a...
Updated: 1 November 2023 -
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Early diagnosis and effective management of sepsis
Sepsis is a complex condition defined as one or more life-threatening organ dysfunctions caused by a dysregulated host response to infection. Nurses have a vital role in the early identification of those with or at risk of developing sepsis. Prompt early treatment delivered using care bundles such a...
Updated: 16 November 2023 -
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Helping people live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term condition characterised by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. It is preventable and treatable, but still results in high levels of morbidity and mortality. This affects health service costs, but more importantly it affe...
Updated: 1 November 2023
