Resources
Noticeboard
Support workers
October 16, London Fifth national conference on developing the role of healthcare support workers offers a mix of national policy initiatives, regional perspectives and local developments in training, competency, supervision and role development. Web: tinyurl.com/nf4j7nf
Learning disabilities
October 17, Birmingham This year’s British Institute of Learning Disabilities conference, entitled From Good to Great, will focus on practical examples of support that stand out from the ordinary. Email: [email protected]
9th UK dementia congress
November 10-12, Brighton A mix of plenary sessions, parallel sessions, workshops, symposia, posters and networking opportunities. Web: www.careinfo.org/ukdc
Inaugural ‘Sit & See’ conference November 19, Reigate Speakers will explore compassion in care through the eyes of patients, families, residents, relatives, commissioners and the media. The nursing care observation tool Sit & See will be explored to see how it can be used in practice. Email: [email protected]
Improving outcomes in dementia care
November 25, London Next steps for commissioning, integrating and delivering effective dementia care, and progress and priorities for meeting the aims of the Dementia Challenge. With the Care Act having received royal assent and the Better Care Fund being implemented for 2015/16, sessions will focus on challenges for funding and working across budgets. Attendees will also discuss the development of clinical trials and innovative treatments, in the light of the prime minister’s pledge for more UK research on drugs and treatment to slow down the onset of dementia or even find a cure by 2025. Web: www.westminsterhealthforum.co.uk 14 October 2014 | Volume 26 | Number 8
Patients’ health literacy A report from the Royal College of General Practitioners highlights that many patients in primary and secondary care settings may not have the assumed levels of healthcare literacy that empower them to manage their conditions, and makes recommendations to address this. Health literacy is needed for patients and the public to understand and act on health information, to become partners in co-producing health, and to take control of their health to help shape environments and services for themselves, their families and their communities. For more information go to tinyurl.com/mpunusc
working at band 7 and seeking managerial experience. Full training will be given. CQC deputy chief inspector of hospitals Ellen Armistead said: ‘It is an exciting time to join the CQC as we continue to develop our inspections across acute, community, mental health and the independent sector. ‘I believe these will give valuable opportunities for career development and will, in due course, bring back to the NHS people who have additional expertise in the assessment and delivery of high quality care.’ Details at www.cqcjobs.co.uk/ secondment.php
Heart check in diabetes study
Paying registration fees Older people’s nurses have until October 3 to respond to a consultation on rule changes that would enable them to pay their Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration fees in instalments. NMC chief executive Jackie Smith said: ‘A fully functioning system of paying registration fees in instalments will be in place from 2016.’ For more information, go to tinyurl.com/pxa3kvh
Join the inspectors The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is offering secondments to older people’s nurses already working in the NHS to join its team of hospital inspectors. The roles are for two years and will be suitable for those
iStock
Diary
Patients with diabetes who have a foot ulcer will receive an electrocardiogram to check for heart problems, as part of a pilot study. The trial, which will take place in a number of English trusts, has been set up by NHS Improving Quality. Around half of people who develop a foot ulcer die within five years and many of these deaths are attributable to heart problems.
Award The Queen’s Nursing Institute is seeking local projects that aim to improve patient care and enhance nurses’ leadership skills. Projects can be led by community nurses. Grants of up to £5,000 are available as well as a year of professional development and support. Initiatives should demonstrate new ways of working, user involvement, multidisciplinary working and measurable outcomes. Deadline for applications is October 8. tinyurl.com/QNIprojfund
Please email details of conferences, training courses, awards, publications and reports you think other older people’s nurses should know about to [email protected] NURSING OLDER PEOPLE
Downloaded from RCNi.com by ${individualUser.displayName} on Nov 23, 2015. For personal use only. No other uses without permission. Copyright © 2015 RCNi Ltd. All rights reserved.
Noticeboard
Support workers
October 16, London Fifth national conference on developing the role of healthcare support workers offers a mix of national policy initiatives, regional perspectives and local developments in training, competency, supervision and role development. Web: tinyurl.com/nf4j7nf
Learning disabilities
October 17, Birmingham This year’s British Institute of Learning Disabilities conference, entitled From Good to Great, will focus on practical examples of support that stand out from the ordinary. Email: [email protected]
9th UK dementia congress
November 10-12, Brighton A mix of plenary sessions, parallel sessions, workshops, symposia, posters and networking opportunities. Web: www.careinfo.org/ukdc
Inaugural ‘Sit & See’ conference November 19, Reigate Speakers will explore compassion in care through the eyes of patients, families, residents, relatives, commissioners and the media. The nursing care observation tool Sit & See will be explored to see how it can be used in practice. Email: [email protected]
Improving outcomes in dementia care
November 25, London Next steps for commissioning, integrating and delivering effective dementia care, and progress and priorities for meeting the aims of the Dementia Challenge. With the Care Act having received royal assent and the Better Care Fund being implemented for 2015/16, sessions will focus on challenges for funding and working across budgets. Attendees will also discuss the development of clinical trials and innovative treatments, in the light of the prime minister’s pledge for more UK research on drugs and treatment to slow down the onset of dementia or even find a cure by 2025. Web: www.westminsterhealthforum.co.uk 14 October 2014 | Volume 26 | Number 8
Patients’ health literacy A report from the Royal College of General Practitioners highlights that many patients in primary and secondary care settings may not have the assumed levels of healthcare literacy that empower them to manage their conditions, and makes recommendations to address this. Health literacy is needed for patients and the public to understand and act on health information, to become partners in co-producing health, and to take control of their health to help shape environments and services for themselves, their families and their communities. For more information go to tinyurl.com/mpunusc
working at band 7 and seeking managerial experience. Full training will be given. CQC deputy chief inspector of hospitals Ellen Armistead said: ‘It is an exciting time to join the CQC as we continue to develop our inspections across acute, community, mental health and the independent sector. ‘I believe these will give valuable opportunities for career development and will, in due course, bring back to the NHS people who have additional expertise in the assessment and delivery of high quality care.’ Details at www.cqcjobs.co.uk/ secondment.php
Heart check in diabetes study
Paying registration fees Older people’s nurses have until October 3 to respond to a consultation on rule changes that would enable them to pay their Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration fees in instalments. NMC chief executive Jackie Smith said: ‘A fully functioning system of paying registration fees in instalments will be in place from 2016.’ For more information, go to tinyurl.com/pxa3kvh
Join the inspectors The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is offering secondments to older people’s nurses already working in the NHS to join its team of hospital inspectors. The roles are for two years and will be suitable for those
iStock
Diary
Patients with diabetes who have a foot ulcer will receive an electrocardiogram to check for heart problems, as part of a pilot study. The trial, which will take place in a number of English trusts, has been set up by NHS Improving Quality. Around half of people who develop a foot ulcer die within five years and many of these deaths are attributable to heart problems.
Award The Queen’s Nursing Institute is seeking local projects that aim to improve patient care and enhance nurses’ leadership skills. Projects can be led by community nurses. Grants of up to £5,000 are available as well as a year of professional development and support. Initiatives should demonstrate new ways of working, user involvement, multidisciplinary working and measurable outcomes. Deadline for applications is October 8. tinyurl.com/QNIprojfund
Please email details of conferences, training courses, awards, publications and reports you think other older people’s nurses should know about to [email protected] NURSING OLDER PEOPLE
Downloaded from RCNi.com by ${individualUser.displayName} on Nov 23, 2015. For personal use only. No other uses without permission. Copyright © 2015 RCNi Ltd. All rights reserved.
