Royal College Of Nursing Welcomes New Guidance For Providing Acute Mental Health Care For Women, UK

Commenting on today's publication of 'Informed Gender Practice, Mental health Acute Care That Works for Women', by the Care Services Improvement Partnership, Dr. Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary, of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), said: "The RCN welcomes this guidance as it highlights the importance of equality practices in mental health care and should enable women to receive support tailored specifically to their needs. "We are particularly keen to support this initiative as it is compatible with RCN values and our 8 Principles for Practice which promote effective and meaningful mental healthcare services for women. "Nurses also acknowledge the vital role they have to play in ensuring that women are able to access services which are safe, provide choice, address experiences of violence and abuse, and... [read full story]