Duty of candour
The Nursing and Midwifery Council, in collaboration with the General Medical Council, have updated their guidance on duty of candour. The refreshed version of the guidance includes updates about reporting systems, terminology, and the support available to health professionals. However, it hasn't created any new or additional requirements for health professionals.
https://www.nmc.org.uk/standards/guidance/the-professional-duty-of-candour/
RCN Congress 2022
Booking is now open for RCN Congress 2022. Taking place in Glasgow 5-9 June, the event is free for RCN members. Agenda items include protecting the title ‘nurse’, ethical overseas recruitment, digital consultations and assisted dying.
https://www.rcn.org.uk/congress
Hypertension in adults
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has updated its guidance on hypertension in adults, with a new recommendation on blood pressure targets for people who have both hypertension and cardiovascular disease and reassessed evidence on antihypertensive drug treatment in this group.
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng136
Ukraine health advice guide
The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities has updated their migrant health guide for those arriving in the UK from Ukraine.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ukraine-migrant-health-guide
Watch PCN Live on demand
If you missed it live, our popular Primary Care Nursing Live show 2022 is now available to stream on demand. Primary Care Nursing Live is the leading educational event for primary care nurses, providing online webinar sessions on key issues in primary care. All sessions are CPD-certified, with expert practitioners sharing expertise and advice on topics including COPD, asthma, wound care, gut health and women's health. Register and watch the sessions at the link below.
https://www.pcnexpo.com
COVID-19 spring booster resources
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published information on the COVID-19 spring booster dose for eligible individuals (people aged 75 years and older, residents in care homes for older people, and those aged 12 years and over with a weakened immune system).
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-vaccination-spring-booster-resources
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