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This month’s letters BA substance abuse stance We share the views highlighted in the article "Taking a Strong Line" (OH, February) on the importance of drug and alcohol policies in …
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When we started the House of Commons select committee Inquiry into the Health and Safety Executive, the first impression of the organisation was one of success. Both fatal accidents and …
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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