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A national network has been launched to increase the number of employment opportunities for people with mental health problems. WorkNet, based at the headquarters of mental health charity Mind and …
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Maintenance problems resulting from human error are resulting in an increasing number of accidents, says the Health and Safety Executive, which has just published new guidance. The HSE says that …
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Survey highlights employer negligence of young, inexperienced workers in health and safety practices Between 1998 and 1999 20 young people were killed at work and more than 20,000 were injured. …
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Joint initiative sees HSC and Department of Health take good practice to small- and medium-sized businesses Making occupational health services more accessible to employees of small- and medium-sized enterprises …
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A round-up of news from the professional journals Student increase Courses in nursing and midwifery were boosted by more than 2,000 extra students during 1999/2000, English National Board figures show. …
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NHS recruitment is "being brought into the 21st century" according to Health Minister Lord Hunt, announcing plans to develop "a web site which will act as a one-stop billboard for …
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A study of glass injuries among bar staff found risk assessment poor and health and safety standards lacking. By Alison Warburton and Jonathan Shepherd Ten per cent of assaults treated …
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Life Long Learning and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) are the processes by which professionals, such as nurses, develop and improve their practice. There are many ways to address CPD: formally, …
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A list of useful on-line resources to help you in your professional research and educational needs The British Library www.bl.uk Web site of the UK’s national library, which provides reading …
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It was hailed as the new anti-stalking law. But the Protection from Harassment Act is not just aimed at Peeping Toms, as employers may find out to their cost. By …
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Document on new nursing council suggests greater disciplinary powers but larger financial burden The Government has published the consultation document on the new nursing and midwifery council which will …
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July saw the joint publication by the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) and the Department of Health – Securing Health Together. The document contains recommendations on creating a long-term strategy …
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Campaign to cut workplace accidents sees shopfloor reps as central figures in partnership approach to health and safety The profile of the shopfloor safety rep is set to be …
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Economy, efficiency and effectiveness – that is the mantra behind the Local Government Act 1999.The legislation, all 17,000 words of it, seeks to promote a culture of Best Value that …
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I saw a staggering statistic the other day. The Association of MBA’s reported that 76 per cent of full-time MBA places at UK business schools are filled by foreign students. …