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The BJN inform newsletter (30th June 2025)

Welcome to the June issue of the BJN inform newsletter – your go-to resource for the latest articles on all things nursing.

New to the platform? BJN inform is a mentor-in-your pocket digital resources for nurses, nurse associates and nursing students, providing you with easy-access articles on topics across clinical areas, person-centred care, career and nurse wellbeing.

In this issue of the newsletter, learn about delivering person-centred perioperative care to autistic patients, the nurses’ role in addressing health inequities, and how menopause can affect nurses in the workplace as well as strategies to help mitigate the impact.

But first, a quick reminder that three episodes from season two (along with all the episodes from the first season) of Let’s Talk Nursing are available on your preferred platform for podcasts.

You can also listen to the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Delivering person-centred perioperative care to autistic patients

Providing perioperative care to autistic patients requires a thoughtful, personalised approach that prioritises patient-centred care. Jonathan Devine, Shane Roadnight and Matt Robertson discuss strategies to ensure that autistic patients’ needs are met with dignity and respect, ultimately leading to better outcomes and a more positive healthcare experience.

The role of nurses in addressing health inequities in the UK

Professor Vanessa Heaslip explains why we need to move from a focus on equality towards a focus on equity, where individual needs are considered and addressed to ensure that no-one is left behind.

Note: This is free to access, only for July!

Looking at menopause and how it can affect nurses

Menopause is a significant phase in women’s lives, impacting both personal and professional spheres. Hormonal changes during perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause can lead to a variety of physical, emotional, and cognitive symptoms, affecting job performance and overall wellbeing.

Claire Leader looks at the symptoms and discusses some workplace strategies to help improve job satisfaction, retention, and the health of nursing professionals experiencing menopause.

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