Skip to main content
Intended for healthcare professionals
RCNi Plus
NS Student
Learning
Portfolio
Journals
Cancer Nursing Practice
Emergency Nurse
Learning Disability Practice
Mental Health Practice
Nurse Researcher
Nursing Children and Young People
Nursing Management
Nursing Older People
Nursing Standard
Primary Health Care
Events
RCN Nursing Awards
Nursing Live
Nursing Careers and Jobs Fairs
RCNi events calendar
CPD webinars on-demand
Jobs
Organisational subscriptions
RCNi Plus Dashboard
Portfolio
Learning
Journals
Cancer Nursing Practice
Emergency Nurse
Learning Disability Practice
Mental Health Practice
Nurse Researcher
Nursing Children and Young People
Nursing Management
Nursing Older People
Nursing Standard
Primary Health Care
CPD Quizzes
Events
RCN Nursing Awards
Nursing Live
Nursing Careers and Jobs Fairs
RCNi events calendar
CPD webinars on-demand
NS Student
Nursing Jobs
RCN Learn
Menu
Toggle Navigation
Log in
Toggle Search
Search
Log in
Register
Subscribe
Organisational enquiries
Home
About
Journals
Cancer Nursing Practice
Emergency Nurse
Learning Disability Practice
Mental Health Practice
Nurse Researcher
Nursing Children and Young People
Nursing Management
Nursing Older People
Nursing Standard
Primary Health Care
Products and Services
Revalidation
Sustainability
Publish with RCNi
RCNi Discovery
RCNi Plus
NS Student
Learning
Portfolio
Journals
Cancer Nursing Practice
Emergency Nurse
Learning Disability Practice
Mental Health Practice
Nurse Researcher
Nursing Children and Young People
Nursing Management
Nursing Older People
Nursing Standard
Primary Health Care
Events
RCN Nursing Awards
Nursing Live
Nursing Careers and Jobs Fairs
RCNi events calendar
CPD webinars on-demand
Jobs
Organisational subscriptions
RCNi Plus Dashboard
Portfolio
Learning
Journals
Cancer Nursing Practice
Emergency Nurse
Learning Disability Practice
Mental Health Practice
Nurse Researcher
Nursing Children and Young People
Nursing Management
Nursing Older People
Nursing Standard
Primary Health Care
CPD Quizzes
Events
RCN Nursing Awards
Nursing Live
Nursing Careers and Jobs Fairs
RCNi events calendar
CPD webinars on-demand
NS Student
Nursing Jobs
RCN Learn
Features
Help for vulnerable families that proves value of health visiting
Nurse-led projects to support isolated families during the pandemic show the positive impact that health visitors have on vulnerable parents and their children
Elaine Cole
-
@prideinnursing
Posted 29 April 2022 - 09:00
Related articles
Supporting previously bereaved parents following the birth of a rainbow baby: a health...
Why you should read this article: • To learn more about health visiting bereavement support...
24 Apr 2024
When a patient is dying: nurses’ role in the hours before and after death
Recognising when death is near, verifying death and providing compassionate care
26 Mar 2024
Child deaths: how to cope with your own feelings when a patient dies
Three children's nurses share how they manage their emotions after a patient’s death
20 Mar 2024
How to communicate the news of a sudden or unexpected death in the ED to the family
Nurses have an important role in offering support and space to family and friends
28 Feb 2024
5 Most Read Articles
Using reflective practice to enhance the care of people with learning disabilities
Why you should read this article: • To enhance your understanding of the process and purpose...
16 May 2024
What are transferable skills and how can I use them to get my next nursing role?
Learn to identify and develop the skills you use day-to-day that can open up career options
30 Sep 2021
Support for children with bowel and bladder problems
Practical guidance covers how to promote good bladder and bowel health in schools
30 Oct 2019
Nursing assessment of an infant with bronchiolitis
The type of information nurses need to undertake assessments of an infants with...
08 Aug 2017
Abnormal digital rectal examinations require urgent investigation for cancer, but the...
Digital rectal examinations may not be an accurate diagnostic tool for cancer in primary care
03 Aug 2018
Journals
Cancer Nursing Practice
Emergency Nurse
Learning Disability Practice
Mental Health Practice
Nurse Researcher
Nursing Children and Young People
Nursing Management
Nursing Older People
Nursing Standard
Primary Health Care
Other RCNi websites
RCNi Learning
RCNi Nursing Careers and Jobs Fairs
RCNi Nursing Jobs
RCNi Portfolio