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Indemnity for occupational health nurses
Learn more about the RCN’s indemnity scheme, including the criteria for self employed members and the range of factors which are considered.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
