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Promoting Menstrual Wellbeing
Menstruation is both a physiological and psychological milestone in a woman’s life. This updated publication has been developed to help nurses breakdown the stigma that can be associated with what is a completely natural process. It is important to use appropriate and flexible communication methods to ensure information on the menstrual cycle is delivered in an accessible format for women.
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Menopause: RCN guidance
Menopause impacts on most peoples’ lives, men and women, and it is important that all nursing teams have a good understanding of how different menopause can be for individuals, and their families. This updated publication aims to support best evidence-based practice for health care professionals to renew and update their understanding of the potential physical and psychological impact on daily living and work/life of the menopause. It includes guidance on advice and care recommended to best support women through the menopause, where required.
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Nurse Specialist in Menopause
The menopause happens to all women, however the degree of its impact on a woman’s quality of life and the symptoms experienced are very individual. The role of a specialist in menopause was included in the 2024 NICE guidelines on managing menopause, however the detail of how this role might be implemented in practice was less clear and subsequently the British Menopause Society (BMS) produced a guide for all health care professionals. This updated publication builds on the BMS agreed standards, focusing on the options for nurses who may choose a career pathway towards becoming a specialist practitioner in menopause.
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RCN London Rep check-in
This is a rep check-in specifically for RCN London reps.
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Our 2025 Fertility Nursing Conference – A quick look back
This blog reflects on the 2025 RCN Fertility Nursing Conference and the feedback we received about the sessions, topics and interactive style of the day. It’s relevant to fertility nursing because it highlights what matters most to nurses right now and how these insights will shape future learning.
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The journey of RCN Wales
Have you ever wondered what it's like to step into an archive and slowly watch a story take shape around you? Curator Apekshit Sharma shares the story of RCN Wales HQ, Tŷ Maeth, at 60 years.
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‘It’s a disgrace’: Nicola Ranger speaks out on nursing pay, ANPs and student hardship
Why fair progression, proper recognition and support for the next generation are critical for nursing
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Building research-active care homes across Wales
The ENabling Research In Care Homes (ENRICHCymru) is a pan-Wales research network hosted by Health and Care Research Wales, promoting high-quality research in care homes for older adults.
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Highlights from the RCN Wales Health Care Support Worker Conference
RCN Wales Independent Sector & Community Adviser Majella recounts a lively day at Ty Maeth, bringing HCSWs together to share inspiring career stories, celebrate successes, and hear practical updates.
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'High risk' of harm to patients, as RCN says new investment needed now
Change is required to meet the needs of an ageing, sicker population, as analysis shows dangerously low staffing levels
