‘Protect hands while protecting the planet’


New online resources on understanding the principles and practice of sustainable glove use while looking after skin have been developed by the RCN nurses’ union together with nursing staff and NHS England. The course covers the principles and practice of glove use — why and when to wear gloves, donning and doffing guidance, and contamination transfer; how to make one change in order to make glove use more sustainable; and key information and resources to help users recognise and understand skin health issues. The new course aims to help reduce inappropriate glove use and better care for skin.