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Publications

RCN publications cover a wide range of topics varying from clinical guidance to employment relations issues to advice on bullying. To reproduce RCN publications please complete the copyright request form and we’ll be in touch.



  • 21 Oct 2020

    Female Genital Mutilation. RCN guidance for travel health services

    Publication Code : 009 375

    This publication acts as a supplement to Female Genital Mutilation: An RCN Resource for Nursing and Midwifery Practice (2019) and focuses on professionals working in travel health services. Travel health organisations, clinics and health care professionals will find it useful as it highlights how important it is for processes within travel health settings to be reviewed to ensure services provide an effective safeguarding process around FGM.

  • 14 Oct 2020

    Day Surgery for Children and Young People

    Publication Code : 009 330

    This publication highlights the specific needs of children and young people undergoing day surgery, outlining pre- and post-operative aspects of care and preparation, parental involvement and facilitating discharge.

  • 8 Oct 2020

    Royal College of Nursing Submission: HM Treasury Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) Written Representation

    Publication Code : 009 409

    The Royal College of Nursing's written representation to the government's Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) in September 2020.

  • 28 Sep 2020

    Fair Pay For Nursing Representative Information Leaflet

    Publication Code : 009381

    Information for RCN representatives about the RCN Fair Pay For Nursing campaign.

  • 16 Sep 2020

    Menopause: RCN Guidance for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors

    Publication Code : 009 326

    To provide support and advice to women it is important that health care professionals understand the changes that women face at the time of their menopause and the issues related to improving health after menopause. This updated publication aims to help health care professionals gain awareness of the menopause and the safety and efficacy of modern therapy options available. This publication is endorsed by the British Menopause Society.

  • 15 Sep 2020

    Modern Slavery and Trafficking: Guidance for Nurses and Midwives

    Publication Code : 009 300

    More than 40 million people are trapped in modern slavery across the globe. This guidance (previously in pocket guide format) has been reviewed and updated to help nurses and midwives identify victims of slavery and help people find the assistance and support they need.

  • 15 Sep 2020

    Domestic Abuse Position Statement

    Publication Code : 009 373

    Domestic abuse is both complex and commonplace, and impacts on everyone, either personally or professionally. This publication outlines the RCN’s position on domestic abuse and our work to raise awareness of the issue amongst health care professionals. It also includes details of resources for further information.

  • 15 Sep 2020

    Guidance for Nurses and Midwives to Support Those Affected by Domestic Abuse

    Publication Code : 009 301

    Domestic abuse is a significant safeguarding issue in all societies and is a challenge for everyone. This guidance has been reviewed and updated (previously in pocket guide format) in response to the recognition by the RCN of the need for nurses, midwives and health care support workers and all health care professionals to have an understanding of the impact of the domestic abuse of patients, clients and colleagues.

  • 8 Sep 2020

    RCN Guidance - Conscientious Objection (Termination of pregnancy)

    Publication Code : 009 325

    This publication provides guidance on the issue of Conscientious Objection for nurses, midwives and nursing associates, and is an update to our 2013 Position Statement on Termination of Pregnancy (Induced Abortion) (RCN 2013).

  • 1 Sep 2020

    The Menopause and Work: Guidance for RCN Representatives

    Publication Code : 009 327

    Sitting within the Healthy Workplaces campaign, this updated publication provides guidance to RCN Reps when working with colleagues going through the menopause. The document discusses symptoms, workplace policies, and recommendations for changes to both work patterns and the work environment.