Type 1 diabetes in adults
The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published updated guidance on type 1 diabetes in adults, with amended recommendations on blood pressure targets for this group of patients.
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng17
COVID-19 autumn booster resources
Resources for the upcoming COVID-19 autumn booster programme are available, including a leaflet (paper copies are available to order) in English and many other languages. Stickers are also available to order.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-vaccination-autumn-booster-resources
Flu immunisation training recommendations
Flu immunisation training recommendations have been published by UKHSA, including suggested content to be covered in flu immunisation training and the flu vaccinator competency assessment tool.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/flu-immunisation-training-recommendations
Polio vaccination resources
Information on the polio booster campaign for London has been added to the UKHSA polio guidance webpage. This includes polio booster campaign resources for patients, information for health professionals on the vaccine and the polio vaccination campaign letter for more information.
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/polio-guidance-data-and-analysis#full-publication-update-history
Eye care guide for non-specialists
The Royal College of Nursing has published a useful updated guide highlighting the importance of eye care, the role and responsibilities of the carer in delivering care, and accessing the right care at the right time. It has been developed for all non-ophthalmic nursing staff in adult care settings and covers emergency and non-emergency conditions.
https://www.rcn.org.uk/Professional-Development/publications/eyes-right-uk-pub-010-160
QNI annual conference
The Queen's Nursing Institute annual conference returns on 10-14 October, aiming to deliver a conference that is full of hope and inspiration, practical updates and thought-provoking sessions. The conference will be hosted online and nurses can register to attend using the link below.
https://qni.org.uk/news-and-events/events/qni-annual-conference-2022-inspired-intrepid-indispensable/
Monkeypox guidance
UK Health Security Agency information and advice on monkeypox for health professionals is available online, including information on vaccination, case definitions and details on diagnostic testing.
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/monkeypox-guidance
CPD
MA Healthcare, the publisher of Practice Nursing, offers a revalidation resource for both nurses and midwives. CPD Launchpad offers a free e-portfolio to help you record your CPD and practice hours, as well as a wide range of content to promote reflection. You can register and use CPD Launchpad straight away, and if you're a subscriber to Practice Nursing, you can access extra content to help build up your personal CPD hours. Register at CPD-Launchpad.co.uk