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Sheffield nurse lecturer Jean Raper has won a national medical award for her work with OH nurse teams in Sheffield. Raper, who was handed a cheque for £500, said it …
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The group for OH nurse educators has a new chairwoman who aims to raise the profile of learning and teaching in the profession. Middlesex University lecturer in OH and safety …
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This month’s news Caring award TSL Group, based in Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, has won a Caring about the Carers award for supporting an employee who is a carer of …
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Local authority wants law changed to enable it to sell its OH services to small- and medium-sized firms
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An occupational health specialist at Glasgow Homeopathy Hospital has won a lifetime achievement award from the RCN. Frances Baker was presented with the bronze trophy, which recognised her outstanding contribution …
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Giving blood in the workplace is one of the most popular ways of donating according to a survey by the National Blood Service. Top blood donors are to be found …
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Government looks to OH provision within NHS as retention strategy
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OH nurses called on to take-up rehabilitation role in government drive to reduce coronary heart disease fatalities
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The UKCC has reviewed its advice on prescription and administration of medicines to ensure nurses practise safely. A consultation document outlining the updated rules will be sent to all registered …
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A large web site and database providing information on public health good practice around the country has been relaunched. Our Healthier Nation web site, commissioned by the Department of Health, …
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Round-up of news from the professional journals Education plus Early results of a study of universities have suggested nurses receive better education than doctors. The evidence is based on a …
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OH departments need to get their records straight to meet the new Data Protection rules, or face hefty fines
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A new research programme is aiming to identify the training and practices linked to the OH nursing profession in Scotland – and you could help develop the survey
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The continuing problems of latex glove allergy have been highlighted by the recent damages claims against the NHS Supplies Authority. Numerous web sites cover background history and give good practice guides
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Unipart has invested £1m in staff welfare, with new healthcare facilities and services. As a result, stress levels have dropped, loyalty has risen and less people are off sick