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Conference: Enhancing Practice 2012

Conference announcement and call for abstracts

Date: 31 Oct – 2 Nov 2012

Location: Sydney NSW, Australia

The proposed conference programme will be carried across three main streams: Embedding Practice Development, Evidence and Ethical Perspectives within Practice Development and Enabling Individuals and Groups to Flourish

The Conference aims to present a programme which is participative, innovative, stimulating, thought-provoking and enriching by offering networking and learning opportunities to new and experienced, parishioners, practice developers, facilitators, educators, researchers and policy makers. Visit the conference website to find out more

Abstracts are being invited for oral or poster presentations. Click here to find out more

Closing date for applications 13^th April 2012 

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Adapting to the current pace of change in the health and social care landscape is a huge challenge - politically, organisationally and financially. The NICE Annual Conference 2012 will bring together national leaders, frontline practitioners and leading academics to discuss and debate the key issues facing the health and social care community.

Speakers confirmed to speak include:

• Andrew Lansley CBE, Secretary of State for Health
• Professor Malcolm Grant, Chair, NHS Commissioning Board
• Sir Andrew Dillon, Chief Executive, NICE
• Sir Michael Rawlins, Chair, NICE
• Laura Weir, Head of Policy and Campaigns, MS Society and Chair, PIN
• Phil Hammond, GP and Broadcaster
• Peter Ellingworth, Chief Executive, ABHI
• Dr James Kingsland, National Clinical Lead, NHS Commissioning Community and President, National Association of Primary Care (NAPC)
• Stephen Whitehead, Chief Executive Officer, ABPI
• Dr Gillian Leng, Deputy Chief Executive, NICE and Chief Operating Officer, NHS Evidence
• Ewan Philips, Chief Executive, Deltex Medical Group

For key updates and the latest speakers, visit www.niceconference.org.uk

New Reports added to the FoNS Library

Three new project reports have been added to the library. All these projects worked with healthcare practitioners to enable different ways of working to enhance services for patients/clients. Click on the project titles to access:

Good Health for All: Promoting the Physical Health of People with Mental Health Needs

Establishing a Nurse-Led Respite Ward Within a Hospice

Belinda Dewar's PhD thesis examines and evaluates processes that enhance compassionate relationship-centred care within an older people care setting in an acute hospital. A practice model to support practitioners to deliver compassionate relationship-centred care has been developed. Login as a FoNS Associate to find out more.

CARN Conference: 23rd – 25th November 2012

Towards Creative Action: Transformations and Collaborations in Practice

The 2012 CARN/IPDC conference Towards Creative Action: Transformations and Collaborations in Practice will be taking place at the Ashford International Hotel, Kent UK.

To view the conference flyer please click here

Register your interest today!

Register your interest in the 2012 conference by clicking here. As soon as more details are available they will be sent to the details you register above.