Women's health: Publications
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22 Jul 2020
Anonymous Registration on the Electoral Register in the UK
Publication Code : 009 299This updated guidance is aimed at nurses and midwives, who may be supporting victims of domestic abuse or related safeguarding issues, to register to vote anonymously in elections.
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3 Jun 2020
Genital Examination in Women
Publication Code : 007 961This new edition provides standards and sample assessment tools for training in genital examination in women for registered nurses working in sexual and reproductive health settings, and related health and social care settings. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, readers are reminded to be mindful of ongoing updates to local policy and procedures in relation to PPE, social distancing, safety measures and access to services, which have not been embedded in this document.
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3 Jun 2020
Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Cervical Screening and Cervical Cancer
Publication Code : 007 960This new edition includes guidance for registered nurses working in a range of health care settings, in particular those involved in women’s health, cervical screening and public health. It focuses on an overview of HPV (including the current vaccination recommendations), the national cervical screening programme, information about colposcopy and some key facts on cervical cancer. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, readers are reminded to be mindful of ongoing updates to local policy and procedures in relation to PPE, social distancing, safety measures and access to services, which have not been embedded in this document.
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22 Mar 2020
Flour Fortification with Folic Acid
Publication Code : 009 111Evidence suggests that fortifying flour with folic acid can help to support the prevention of neural tube defects. This publication outlines the RCN’s position on the fortification of flour with folic acid.
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13 Mar 2020
Fertility care and emotional wellbeing
Publication Code : 007 770This guidance has been developed as a resource for all health care professionals in all areas of fertility care and acknowledges the differences between emotional support and wellbeing, implications counselling and therapeutic counselling. The HFEA has supported the publication of this title.
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22 Jan 2020
RCN Nursing Education in Termination of Pregnancy Services
Publication Code : 007 959This report outlines the results from an online survey conducted by the RCN, across the Termination of Pregnancy services in England, Wales and Scotland, to assess the current and future education requirements of nurses, midwives and non-registered health care support workers. It provides an outline career pathway and recommendations for the future education and training needs of those providing nursing care in this health care sector.
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10 Dec 2019
Female Genital Mutilation
Publication Code : 007 833This comprehensive guidance considers many aspects of FGM from its history to contemporary socio-cultural, legal and clinical components to aid raising awareness and improving the quality of care to those who have been adversely affected by FGM. Replaces 005 447.
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16 Jul 2019
Nurses in maternity care: RCN report
Publication Code : 007640This report has been produced from the analysis of a workforce survey designed to explore the employment and role-specific training and continuing professional development (CPD) of registered nurses and unregistered support staff working in maternity services across the UK. The report was informed by two documents, also now available online.
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31 Dec 2018
Decriminalisation of Termination of Pregnancy Position statement (December 2018)
Publication Code : 007 401The RCN's position statement on the decriminalisation of the termination of pregnancy. Updated October 2021.
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31 May 2018
Decriminalisation of Termination of Pregnancy. RCN Membership Response
Publication Code : 007 005In March 2018, the RCN launched a UK-wide survey of members on the principle of removing criminal sanctions from termination of pregnancy (commonly referred to as decriminalisation of abortion). The consultation focused solely on the principle of decriminalisation of termination of pregnancy. This publication outlines RCN members’ response.
