Specialist library
NHS & Healthcare Reflection
For nurses, midwives, nursing associates and healthcare students. Built around NMC revalidation and UK practice, so it asks fewer setup questions. It will not write your account, and it helps you keep it anonymous.
Tools included
| Tool | Use it when... | What you get | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NH1 | NMC Revalidation Reflective Account | Writing one of your five revalidation accounts. | A guided account mirroring the NMC form, linked to the Code. |
| NH2 | Practice Placement Reflection | Reflecting on a placement as a student. | A reflection focused on your development. |
| NH3 | Significant Event Reflection | Reflecting on a critical incident. | Constructive, anonymised, learning-focused reflection. |
| NH4 | Anonymisation and Confidentiality Check | Before you save or share any reflection. | A flag of anything that could identify a person, with fixes. |
| NH5 | Link to the Code | You need to connect a reflection to the Code. | A genuine link to the four Code themes, in your words. |
| NH6 | Reflective Discussion Prep | Getting ready for the reflective discussion. | Practice talking through your accounts. |
Mini example
Writer input (pasted into NH4)
On 3 March on Ward 7 at St Elsewhere's, I cared for Mr J, an 82-year-old man with motor neurone disease, who…
Typical tutor response (NH4)
A few things here could identify someone, even though it's just one sentence: the exact date, the ward and hospital name, the patient's initial and age, and a specific condition. Together those could point to one person. Try: “I cared for an older man with a life-limiting neurological condition.” Keep the date and place out. Removing the name alone wouldn't be enough.
What this shows
The check protects real people, and explains why each detail is a risk so the writer learns to anonymise themselves.
This is a short illustration. Real exchanges are interactive: the tutor asks, you answer, and it responds to what you actually wrote.