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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
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Scotland’s Health at Work programme has had a mixed reception since its launch four years ago. While Shaw’s Rhonda Fraser believes the project fits well with the OH remit, Dorothy …
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Granada was recently forced to pay almost £200,000 compensation to an ex-employee for failing to supply a reference, highlighting the importance of getting it right. Veronica Dean answers some of your most frequently asked questions
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Communication through body language has been going on for over a million years but has only been studied in the past 20 years. It is predicted, however, that its impact …
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Marks & Spencer revealed its new image last week, with a bolder logo and web site plug on shopping bags. It is the first overhaul of branding by the troubled …