NMC launches new support service for nurses
The NMC has launched a 12-month Careline pilot for nurses, midwives and nursing associates who are involved in fitness to practise processes. The free and confidential support service is operated by an independent provider. Emotional and practical support is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year via either Freephone, LiveChat or Email. The service allows professionals to contact specially trained counsellors, anonymously if preferred. NMC staff will remain the point of contact for all case-specific enquiries, but the Careline offers advice on general concerns, as well as signposting to other health or wellbeing services that can help with their individual needs. www.nmc.org.uk/concerns-nurses-midwives/information-under-investigation/ftpcareline/
All Our Health
Public Health England's All Our Health framework is a call to action to all health and care professionals to embed prevention within their day-to-day practice. The All Our Health e-learning sessions are free to access and have been developed to provide a bite-sized introduction to the topics covered within the All Our Health framework. The sessions include signposting to trusted sources of helpful evidence, guidance and support. Nurses can dip in and out of the content.
Currently, there are seven All Our Health e-learning sessions available covering the following topics: Adult obesity, antimicrobial resistance, best start in life, cardiovascular disease, homelessness, physical activity and social prescribing. www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/all-our-health/
NICE guidelines on diabetic foot problems
NICE have updated the guidelines on preventing and managing foot problems in children, young people and adults with diabetes. This included reviewing the evidence and updating the recommendations on antimicrobial prescribing for diabetic foot infections. https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng19
Updated malaria prevention guidelines for travellers from the UK
The Public Health England (PHE) Advisory Committee on Malaria Prevention (ACMP) has published updated malaria prevention guidelines for travellers from the UK. Changes to the previous guidelines are minor and are highlighted in the executive summary.
The malaria guidelines are a practical resource for practice nurses who advise travellers. The document contains country recommendations for malaria prevention, advice for travellers with special risks such as pregnant women and children, and a frequently asked questions section. www.gov.uk/government/publications/malaria-prevention-guidelines-for-travellers-from-the-uk
We Are Undefeatable
Fifteen health and social care charities have come together to launch a national campaign to inspire and support people with long-term health conditions to build physical activity into their lives, in a way that their condition allows. Practice nurses can direct patients to the website which provides inspiration on activities and resources that can help with getting active. https://weareundefeatable.co.uk
Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare conference
Current Choices 2019 will be held by the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare on 21 and 22 November 2019 at the Royal College of Physicians in London. Over 300 sexual and reproductive health professionals will attend and debate the challenges of leadership, workforce and service provision. www.fsrh.org/events/current-choices-2019-21and22-november-2019-london/
EVERY MIND MATTERS
In October, Public Health England, in partnership with the NHS, launched ‘Every Mind Matters’, a new online resource that allows the public to take simple steps to look after their mental health, improve their mental wellbeing and support others. The new platform will enable people to create a personalised action plan recommending a set of self-care actions to deal with stress, boost mood, improve sleep and feel in control. Every Mind Matters is evidence-based and shows people how to build simple changes into their daily lives such as:
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/
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