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FoNS will be exhibiting at the Essence of Care 2012 event in London on the 13th July, book your place today!

Delegates can recieve a 15% discount which can be claimed by quoting ref: hcuk15fons when booking

This conference provides an important update on implementing and developing the effectiveness of the Essence of Care benchmarks to ensure quality of care. The conference opens with a national update on Essence of Care including a patient perspective on the importance of the fundamentals of care.

The conference focusses on the role Essence of Care can play with more recent quality and productivity initiatives, and will include a presentation from the NHS Institute.  The afternoon includes case studies of individual essence of care benchmarks with an emphasis on how to share good practice and ensure consistency and leadership at ward level.

For further information visit: http://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/essence_of_care

‘Patients First’

Supporting Nurse-led Innovation in Practice

A Programme of Support for Clinically Based Nurse-led Teams

Call for Applications: June 2012

Programme Duration: November 2012 – November 2013

Patients First is FoNS’ partnership programme with the Burdett Trust for Nursing that enables clinically based nurses to lead innovation that will develop nursing and healthcare practice to advance and improve patient care in any healthcare setting across the UK. Since 2009 we have supported 40 teams and are now calling for applications to support a further ten nurse-led teams.

The current initiatives are in a diverse range of healthcare settings and involve a variety of clinical specialities. All are showing how engagement with patients influences the success of practice development. For more information about the programme and the current initiatives visit the FoNS website at http://www.fons.org/programmes/patients-first.aspx

To visit our 'How to Apply' page please click: http://www.fons.org/programmes/patients-first.aspx?page=apply

If you have an idea for improving patient care and would like to participate in the programme, please contact our Administrator Rebecca Hellmuth on 020 7307 2857 or email rebecca.hellmuth@fons.org to organise to speak with one of our facilitators.

The closing date for applications is 19^th September 2012

New Book Available: Adult Nursing Practice: Using evidence in care

Edited by Ian Bullock, Royal College of Physicians, UK, Jill Macleod Clark, University of Southampton, UK, and Joanne Rycroft-Malone, University of Bangor, UK

• Written specifically for new nursing courses, it reflects the latest NMC standards for pre-registration education 
• Focuses on nursing practice and the development of transferable clinical decision-making skills 
• Authors outline how to identify and select the most appropriate evidence based intervention and direct readers to the best sources of uptodate information 
• Each condition, health need and symptom is carefully profiled to enable readers to understand their importance and the nurses’ role

To claim your 20% discount click on the flyer here

Adult Nursing Practice: Using evidence in care is the ideal guide for students preparing for registration and newly qualified staff going through preceptorship. It is packed with over 115 illustrations and lots of features to bring the subject to life and make learning easier, including an online resource centre filled with interactive and useful e-learning resources to help students test their learning, keep up-to-date with the latest evidence and further expand their knowledge.

Take a look at our Improvement Insights one page project summaries

Our popular publication: FoNS Dissemination Series: Improvement Insights are a collection of summaries about how nurse-led teams have changed practice to improve patient care across all healthcare settings. Below are just a few examples, click on the title to be directed to the summary:

• Bladder Problems After Stroke- Meeting the Needs of Service Users
• Critical to Care: Improving Care for the Acutely ill and Deteriorating Patient
• Good Health for All: Promoting the Physical Health of People with Mental Health Needs
• Identifying a Pain Assessment Tool for Patients with Cognitive Impairment in Acute Care
• Improving Patient Involvement in Stroke Care
• Involving Young People in the Development and Evaluation of Self Harm Services
• Piloting Discovery Interview Technique to Explore its Utility in improving Dignity in Acute Care for Older People
• Raising the Profile of Preferred Priorities at the End of Life with Patients at St Nicholas Hospice
• Working Effectively with People with Learning Disabilities and Offending Behaviours
• Your Past is Our Future: A Service Improvement Project Evaluating Patient Adherence to a Healthy Lifestyle Post Discharge from Cardiac Rehabilitation

Read now and share with colleagues...

Britain’s Nurses is seeking inspiring stories from nurses who have found their element – people who have the perfect role for them, who want to explain why they became a nurse and what it is that drives them.

You can see some of the stories they’ve gathered so far in their Day in the Life series here: http://britainsnurses.co.uk/careers/day-in-the-life and also find out more about some specialist areas of nursing.

They want to show what a varied, challenging and rewarding career nursing can provide. If you would like to be featured please email: more@britainsnurses.co.uk

Have you had a look at our latest edition of our IPDJ yet?

To access visit: http://fons.org/library/journal.aspx

Working creatively and collaboratively are key themes for the original papers and critical reflections on practice development included in this issue.

There are 13 papers in total which are all available to download for FoNS Friends and Associates completely FREE.

Please let other people know about the journal. They can register as a Friend of FoNS for free at: http://www.fons.org/login-zone/registration-form.aspx - it only takes a few minutes.

Would you like to publish in the IPDJ? 

Leadership scholars: celebrate your learning and development as a leader of excellence and innovation in healthcare practice. 
Travel scholars: share the learning you have gained through experiences of and reflection on international perspectives on healthcare.
Research scholars: disseminate the outcomes of your research to publicise the significance of your findings and the implications for practice.

Email ipdj@fons.org if you'd like to discuss a paper idea.

FoNS is moving!

As of the 1st June 2012 our new address will be:

Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS)

Rooms 2.09 and 2.10

11 - 13 Cavendish Square

London

W1G 0AN

Telephone numbers: 020 7307 2857 / 58

Please update your records and please email rebecca.hellmuth@fons.org with any queries you have

Healthcare conferences have the following nursing events coming up in 2012, book with your FoNS discount code*!

A Practical Guide to Eliminating Avoidable Pressure Ulcers: Thursday 14th June 2012, London

A Practical Guide to Effective Nurse Prescribing: Friday 15 June 2012, London

Effective Discharge Planning and Practice: Friday 29 June 2012, London

Essence of Care 2012: Friday 13 July 2012, London

Nursing Staff Levels and Skill Mix: Tuesday 23 October 2012, London

Nurse Clinics 2012: Tuesday 20 November 2012, London

Delegates can recieve a 15% discount* which can be claimed by quoting ref: hcuk15fons when booking.  (*excludes Nurse Clinics 2012.  Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.  Full T&Cs available upon request.)

The latest issue of the International Practice Development Journal (IPDJ) is OUT NOW!

To access visit: http://fons.org/library/journal.aspx

Working creatively and collaboratively are key themes for the original papers and critical reflections on practice development included in this issue.

 This issue sees two novice authors published for the first time; Mo Boersma, with an original paper exploring nurse advocacy for the person experiencing dementia whilst an in-patient in the general and acute sector; and Daniel Marsden's critical reflection about practice development in the context of people with learning disabilities using acute hospital services.

There are 13 papers in total which are all available to download for FoNS Friends and Associates completely FREE.

Please let other people know about the journal. They can register as a Friend of FoNS for free at: http://www.fons.org/login-zone/registration-form.aspx - it only takes a few minutes.

Contact ipdj@fons.org if you’ve got any feedback on the journal or any of its articles or if you are interested in publishing with us, we would be delighted to hear from you.

International Practice Development Journal (IPDJ)

The IPDJ is the online journal of the Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) in collaboration with the International Practice Development Collaborative (IPDC)

Would you like to publish in the IPDJ? 

Leadership scholars: celebrate your learning and development as a leader of excellence and innovation in healthcare practice
Travel scholars: share the learning you have gained through experiences of and reflection on international perspectives on healthcare
Research scholars: disseminate the outcomes of your research to publicise the significance of your findings and the implications for practice

Visit www.fons.org/library/journal.aspx today to find out more and to register as a Friend of FoNS for free to ensure that you keep up to date with this exciting publication

Please contact the Academic Editor: jan.dewing@canterbury.ac.uk to discuss your ideas for publication or submit your paper to ipdj@fons.org 

Don't forget, the next issue of the IPDJ is out WEDNESDAY 16th May 2012

CARN Conference November 2012: Towards Creative Action: Transformations and Collaborations in Practice

ABSTRACT DEADLINE: 31st May 2012

The call for papers deadline is quickly approaching. Don't miss the chance to participate in the program by submitting an abstract

Download the Main Conference Abstract Submission Form here

Download the Student Conference Abstract Form here

BOOK TODAY: EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11th MAY

http://www.canterbury.ac.uk/health/EnglandCentreforPracticeDevelopment/CARNConference.aspx

Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) and General Nursing Council for England and Wales Trust (GNCEWT)

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Practice Based Development and Research Programme

Call for Applications

April/May 2012

Practice based development and research is an opportunity for nurses to understand more about their work, the experiences of patients and how solutions to patients’ needs and problems can be identified and met.

The EFN Publishes Report on the Impact of the Financial Crisis on Nurses and Nursing 

Comparative overview of 34 European countries provides valuable insights into a healthcare system under pressure and illustrates current and future challenges 

Brussels - The European Federation of Nurses Associations (EFN) has published a new country-by-country report on the impact of the economic crisis on nurses and nursing in Europe. The report illustrates the current and future challenges facing the nursing profession, and offers a view of the specific dynamics in each country, as well as a tool to take action and tackle these challenges.

Through the new report, the EFN members are calling for attention to an area crucially affected by the financial crisis but which has been overlooked, and urge the EU to take notice to enable nurses across Europe maintain the high standards they are trained to uphold.

The report is based on valuable input received from the EFN members at Tour de Table discussions during EFN General Assemblies in 2009, 2010, and 2011.  

A copy of the full report can be found here

Application for NHS Innovation Challenge Prizes 2012

The NHS Innovation Challenge Prizes for 2012 focus on tackling the biggest health and social care challenges we face today. They are awarded for the achievement of significant breakthroughs for a specific objective relating to an important health challenge. This is a great opportunity for nurses to show case their work.   Applications must be submitted by 1st June 2012.

Who should apply?

The RCN has been approached by the NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement to encourage nurses to apply for these prizes. Anyone working in the NHS across the 4 countries of the UK can apply. Additionally, Peter Carter, General Secretary and Chief Executive of the RCN is a member of the Expert Panel*

What are the categories?

1) Better Management Of Pregnancy

2) Medicines – Reducing Waste, Increasing Benefits

3) Control Of Infection

4) Earlier Cancer Diagnosis

5) Receiving Emergency Care in the Right Place, First Time

6) Reducing Avoidable Attendances in Primary Care

7) Improved Diagnostic Investigation

8) Identification and Diagnosis of COPD

9) Reducing Falls and Falls Injuries

*An Expert Panel of leading medical scientists, academics, industry experts and innovators has been appointed to set the parameters of the challenges, to assess all the entries received and to make recommendations on the award of prizes to the Secretary of State for Health. The Secretary of State for Health will ultimately decide upon the award of prizes and prize money. The Expert Panel meet regularly to review and score the applications. They receive no remuneration for their work as part of the NHS Innovation Challenges Expert Panel

Click here for further details on how to apply

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FoNS is delighted to have teamed up with Britain’s Nurses, a new independent organisation, set up to recognise, promote and celebrate all that’s best in nursing in the UK today. We will share our in-depth practical reports within the Britain’s Nurses Knowledge section, which gives nurses a summary of the key basics across all areas of nursing.

Britain’s Nurses was set up after extensive research amongst nurses themselves and the general public and was overseen by a Coalition Group comprising Department of Health, NHS, RCN, Unison and the UK Council of Deans.

Check it out! www.britainsnurses.co.uk

International Nurses Day

The Florence Nightingale Foundation wants to know what are you doing for May 12^th 2012?

Website: http://www.florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/

International Nurses Day is an opportunity to celebrate nursing and the contribution we make, improving the lives of individuals and their families, the health and wellbeing of whole communities and the wider population.

This year, the Florence Nightingale Foundation, the Department of Health and NHS Careers are working with the Inspiring the Future initiative from independent charity, the Education and Employers Taskforce and Britain’s Nurses, to make this year’s Nurses Day the best yet. The 12th of May falls on a Saturday this year so celebrations during both the week before and after will mark the anniversary.

Links and info:

Read up on International Nurses Day

Learn more about Inspiring the Future

Nursing Standard Quiet Power DVD - This DVD features Nurses talking about their commitment and motivation to Nursing and patient care. It shows how nurses coordinate services and bring all elements of care together. Through interview and example, they demonstrate how nurses can have influence on attitudes, practice and policy to ensure the best outcomes for patients and exemplify the positive image of Nursing as a profession.

Get involved...

Delivering the Workforce Agenda

A one day seminar for independent sector providers

18^th April 2012

Location: America Square Conference Centre, London, EC3

Independent Healthcare Advisory Services (IHAS) has partnered with Laing and Buisson, Skills for Health, NHS Partners and the National Care Forum to present this important seminar specifically for independent providers.

The seminar will examine:

• The key role of the new LETBs (Local Education and Training Boards) and how independent providers can access them;
• the workforce challenges that the sector will face as a result of the Health and Social Care Bill;
• how independent providers will be able to influence the delivery of training and workforce development;
• and how to develop partnership working with the ‘new’ NHS.

The conference will be chaired by Catherine Ward, Group Director People and Communications at General Healthcare Group and boasts a number of high profile speakers, including:

• Debbie Mellor, Deputy Director, Workforce Education Branch, Department of Health
• Peter Sharp, Chief Executive, Centre for Workforce Intelligence
• John Herring, Programme Director and Kathy Tyler, Director of London and South East, Skills for Health
• Nadra Ahmed OBE, Vice Chair, Skills for Care
• Louise Banks, Senior Workforce Lead, NHS Midlands and East, Workforce Intelligence and Development Team;
• Mark Hunt, Care UK

For further details and to book - click here

Take a Look at Our 10 New One Page Project Summaries in our FoNS Library!

10 new one page project summaries have been added to our popular new publication: FoNS Dissemination Series: Improvement Insights

Find out more about how nurse-led teams have changed practice to improve patient care across all care settings including mental health services for young people, stroke care, end of life care and learning disabilities.

Read now and share with colleagues... http://www.fons.org/library/dissemination-series.aspx

Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) and General Nursing Council for England and Wales Trust (GNCEWT)

 Practice Based Development and Research Programme

Call for Applications

April 2012

Practice based development and research is an opportunity for nurses to understand more about their work, the experiences of patients and how solutions to patients’ needs and problems can be identified and met.

Click 'Read more' for more information

International Practice Development School

Register TODAY!

Date: Monday 25th June - Friday 29th June 2012

Location: Canterbury Christ Church University

This international practice development school is designed for health and social care professionals who are responsible for developing, implementing, teaching or researching practice development. The school addresses the inter relationship between practice development, effective care practice, evaluation, context, culture, leadership and skilled facilitation.

The school will help participants to develop or enhance skills in facilitating, implementing and evaluating changes in practice in everyday work or more broadly within teams or at an organisational level.

For more information on the school, how to book, fees and accomodation please click: PD School flyer

If you would like to apply for the school please visit the FoNS Events page to download the relevant forms: http://www.fons.org/common-room/events.aspx

A ‘Nightingale’ Nurse Announced as New Chair of Trustees

at the Florence Nightingale Museum

March 2012 - The Florence Nightingale Museum is delighted to name Sue Sheridan as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees. The most popular museum for nurses in the world now has a Nightingale-trained nurse leading the Board 

Want to keep abreast of the latest developments in the world of nursing research and innovation?

The RCN Research and Innovation Team, working in partnership with the RCN Research Society, produce a weekly electronic bulletin, sent to over 4,000 nurses, managers and health professionals in Trusts, academic institutions, the NHS Executive in the 4 countries of the UK, the international community and any individual with an interest in nursing research and innovation.

Sign up to the bulletin to read about job opportunities, funded masters or doctorates studies, available research funding, calls for abstracts, CPD events, RCN resources and activities, innovations and sources of evidence at local, regional, national and international levels. 

Click here to join RCN Research weekly bulletin

CHAIN (Contact, Help, Advice and Information Network)

Imagine if you could turn to 12,000 helpful and supportive colleagues the next time you need advice. By joining CHAIN you can do this, and believe it or not it's completely FREE...

Register with CHAIN by 16^th April, and you will automatically be entered into a prize draw of a £50 book token

Visit the CHAIN website for more information and to join

 In order to be entered for the prize draw you need to register with CHAIN by 16^th April, and please select ‘Foundation of Nursing Studies’  from the drop-down list under ‘Please tell us how you came to hear about CHAIN?’ at the bottom of the registration form

The NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement have just launched:

 Transforming Patient Experience: the essential guide

This resource is now available at www.institute.nhs.uk/theguide

Transforming Patient Experience: the essential guide is for anyone with designated responsibility for improving patient experience – either as a provider of services, or as a commissioner.

Would you like to support FoNS whilst shopping online? Our online shop has Mother's Day sorted with FREE P&P on all orders over £25 until 18th March!

CLICK HERE

Use the discount code freepp at checkout!

When you shop at our Ethictrade-powered online store -  www.fons.ethictrade.com - we receive an incredible 20%* of everything you spend! 

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Don't Forget! Conference: Setting up and Running Nurse Clinics

Date: 14th May 2012

Location: Mayfair Conference Centre, London

Learning from nurses working at advanced practice and experienced in setting up and running nurse clinics

Whether you’re starting up a new clinic or currently running one, this practical one day conference developed following the success of our annual nurse clinics conference and exhibition provides the opportunity to hear from the experts, meet other healthcare professionals facing similar challenges and gain valuable knowledge to set up a clinic and expand your skills and experience.

A 15% discount can be claimed by quoting ref: hcukfons when booking!

Download the conference brochure or book at http://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/nurse_clinics_london

For more information contact Healthcare Conferences UK on: 01932 429933 or email info@healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk 

Have you had a chance to look at some of the papers in our International Practice Development Journal?

Below are just a few of the papers you will find in the latest issue of the IPDJ and the next issue will be out on the 16th May 2012. Please encourage your colleagues to become Friends of FoNS here so they can have access to the journal for FREE!

Original Practice Development and Research:

- Effective workplace culture: the attributes, enabling factors and consequences of a new concept

Authors: Kim Manley, Kate Sanders, Shaun Cardiff and Jonathan Webster
Includes a commentary by Theo Niessen and a response by the authors

Critical Reflection on Practice Development:

- From fixer to facilitator: going round in circles promotes change!

Author: Helen Hunnisett- Helen is a novice writer and this is her first publication

Ideas and Influences:

- The work of John Heron

Author: Brendan McCormack

INTERNATIONAL PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL SUMMER 2013 SPECIAL ISSUE

The International Practice Development Journal is an online journal with a vision, over the next five years, of becoming the first choice publication for academics and practitioners working in the practice development field internationally. Our commitment is to publish and make freely accessible, scholarly inquiry into practice development and related fields and to expand the international community of practitioners, educators and academics working in the area of practice development. See http://www.fons.org/library/about-ipdj.aspx

The academic editor is inviting submissions on practice development and action research related initiatives from the Enhancing Practice Conference in Sydney October 2012 and the CARN/IPDC Conference November 2012 in England for a forthcoming SPECIAL issue in the summer of 2013. We also want to enable novice presenters at both conferences to publish their practice development work in a scholarly way. To help achieve this, we will be offering some coaching support for novice writers.

Please see author guidelines http://www.fons.org/library/author-guidelines.aspx and email jan.dewing@canterbury.ac.uk if you are interested in submitting to the journal

Patient Experience: Implementing the National Quality Standard and Beyond

A 15% discount is available to FoNS contacts quoting ref: hcukfons15 when booking!

Click here for the brochure

Date: Thursday 8 March 2012         

Location: Mayfair Conference Centre, London

This one day conference provides delegates with the opportunity to hear from a variety of healthcare professionals on measuring, monitoring and improving the patient experience through implementation of the NICE national quality standard.  Delegates will be provided with practical tips and advice for monitoring implementation at a clinical practice, ward, directorate and organisational level through using real time patient experience feedback, quality indicators and metrics and developing a patient experience dashboard.  The conference will conclude with a look at understanding and improving patient experience with patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs): selection, use and validity of PROMs.

For further information please visit http://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/patient-experience or email kerry@healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk.  

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 

Book now and save 10% off the standard public sector rate as a
FoNS contact! Call 0845 056 8339 and quote H202-FONS

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.

Ten Helpful Hints for Carers is an easy-to-read guide for carers living with people with dementia.  It provides simple, practical solutions to the everyday problems family carers can face when looking after a person with dementia. 

Covering areas like how to cope with aggression, “wandering” and sleeplessness, it is a mine of information and good advice, and it is based on research evidence.  You can buy it through the on line Dementia Services Development Centre bookshop (price £7.50) or even better, postage free from Amazon.  The book contains useful ideas for nurses who may have to give advice to carers.

FoNS will be exhibiting at the Competence in Advanced Nursing Roles and Practice event

A 15% discount is available for Friends and Associates of FoNS by quoting ref: hcuk15fons when booking*

Date: Wednesday 21 March 2012                        

Location: Mayfair Conference Centre, London

New Reports Uploaded

11 new project reports have been added to the Library. All these projects were part of the FoNS Developing and Sustaining a Practice-based Strategy for Reducing Healthcare Associated Infections Programme in partnership with London SHA.

The reports demonstrate positive outcomes in relation to improving infection control and prevention practices, reducing infections and enhancing cleanliness. This was achieved by engaging with stakeholders (staff and patients) to develop a greater understanding of roles and responsibilities, enhance knowledge and skills and increase confidence to challenge poor practice.

Click here to visit the Library now!

The Annual Florence Nightingale Conference

Thursday 8th & Friday 9th March 2012
QEII Conference Centre, London

The second annual conference is taking place on 8th & 9th March 2012 at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in London. Book now to ensure you don't miss out on our range of inspirational speakers and masterclass sessions.

There is also the opportunity for you to join us at our Charity Gala Dinner, taking place at the Millennium Hotel London Mayfair on the first evening of the conference. Book separately or as part of your conference package here

This conference is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians for 12 CPD points.

For more information see the rest of this news item

Arts Care 21st Anniversary Conference

Location: Lyric Theatre Belfast

Date: 16th - 18th May 2012

Call for Abstracts and Papers and Early Bird Discount Registration

Arts Care is Northern Ireland’s leading Arts in Health Organisation and in 2012 it will celebrate 21 years of delivering high quality, sustainable Arts and ClownDoctor programmes across a diverse range of healthcare services in all of Northern Ireland’s Health and Social Care Trusts. With an emphasis on a participatory approach, the Anniversary Conference will provide an opportunity for experts, and all those interested in Arts in Health Practice and Evaluation across the globe to come together.

Key Speakers:

Nancy Morgan Director of Arts & Humanities, Lombardi Cancer Centre, Washington DC

Brendan McCormack Director, Institute of Nursing Research and Head of the Person-Centred Practice Research Centre, University of Ulster, Northern Ireland

Helen Zigmond Director of Arts & Health Foundation, Australia

The 6^th Annual Reshaping the Nursing Workforce Conference

Location: The King’s Fund, London W1

Date: 22nd February 2012

Featuring a keynote address by Anne Milton MP, Minister for Public Health, this event will look at the integral role of education and training in delivering an expert workforce. The success of the health care reforms depend on the evolution of the nursing workforce to face the challenges of the next decades. Nursing and midwifery education will be at the forefront of equipping nurses for wider roles working inside and outside hospital, as part of teams dealing with greater care at home and more long-term conditions. This conference will bring you up to date with the changes that the NHS reforms will mean for the nursing workforce and education providers.

Click  here to register

Three new project reports have been added to the library. All the projects used approaches to engage with patients/service users and staff to identify ways in which services for vulnerable groups could be improved. Click on the project titles to access:

Involving young people in the development and evaluation of self harm services

Working effectively with people with learning disabilities and offending behaviour

Raising the profile of preferred priorities at the end of life

All the projects were supported by the FoNS Patients First Programme in partnership with the Burdett Trust for Nursing.

The NICE Annual Conference is back for 2012!

Receive the public sector rate as a FONS contact!
Call 0845 056 8339 and quote H202-FONS

Check the website www.niceconference.org.uk for key updates and the latest speakers

Adapting to the current pace of change in the health and social care landscape is a huge challenge – politically, organisationally and financially – creating a number of important questions for your organisation:

• What is the role of NICE and where does it fit in with the current reforms?
• How are quality standards being used in practice?
• How will NICE work with the NHS Commissioning Board?
• How can we foster a better working relationship between NHS and industry?

Against this backdrop of an ever-changing NHS landscape, one thing is constant – the central role of NICE, which will help you to make the best use of evidence, guidance and quality standards to commission and provide high quality care.

To register, call 0845 056 8339 and quote H202-FONS to receive the public sector rate

Upcoming Event: Primary Care North

Manchester
Annual Conference & Exhibition
25^th & 26^th January 2012

Primary Care North 2012 is free of charge for ALL Healthcare Professionals.  This 2 day event takes place in Manchester offering an outstanding learning opportunity to hear about the latest guidance and best practice in primary Care.

The North West’s largest Primary Care Event!

• 12 conference streams – pick ‘n’ mix your sessions
• Outcome driven, topical and accredited
• Come over 2 days or just 1 day
• Free for all practicing healthcare professionals
• Visit exhibitors and network with others working in primary care
• Fulfil your CPD

To register click here!

For full details on the conference sessions and other speakers please visit the website: www.primarycare-north.com

If you have any questions please contact: info@primarycare-north.com

Conference: Setting up and Running Nurse Clinics

Date: 14th May 2012

Location: Mayfair Conference Centre, London

Learning from nurses working at advanced practice and experienced in setting up and running nurse clinics

Whether you’re starting up a new clinic or currently running one, this practical one day conference developed following the success of our annual nurse clinics conference and exhibition provides the opportunity to hear from the experts, meet other healthcare professionals facing similar challenges and gain valuable knowledge to set up a clinic and expand your skills and experience.

A 15% discount can be claimed by quoting ref: hcukfons when booking!

Download the conference brochure or book at http://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/nurse_clinics_london

For more information contact Healthcare Conferences UK on: 01932 429933 or email info@healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk