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    • The Chief Nursing Officer for England introduced the Compassion in Practice strategy in 2012, emphasizing the 6Cs.
    • NHS England published a follow-up document in May 2016, expanding on the 6Cs with a new framework.
    • This framework is designed for nursing, midwifery, and care staff within the National Health Service.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To summarize the key components of the NHS England framework for nursing, midwifery, and care staff.
    • To outline the 10 commitments presented in the 2016 publication.
    • To provide recommendations for implementing good practice based on the framework.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of NHS England publications.
    • Analysis of the "Compassion in Practice" strategy and its evolution.
    • Synthesis of recommendations for practical application in healthcare settings.

    Main Results:

    • The 2016 NHS England publication builds upon the original 6Cs framework.
    • The new framework is structured around 10 distinct commitments.
    • The article details specific recommendations for good practice aligned with these commitments.

    Conclusions:

    • The 10-commitment framework offers a structured approach to enhancing compassionate care in nursing, midwifery, and care roles.
    • Adherence to the framework and its recommendations can improve the quality of patient care.
    • The strategy supports the ongoing development of compassionate and effective healthcare practices.