News
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Endnote from the Editor: Bashyr Aziz
Published: 18 September 2009
This time BASHYR AZIZ’s “Endnote” really is the end as he exits the stage as e-SOHN Editor. But not without some sage and salutary comments on where we go from here.
OH Southwest takes on cognitive behavioural therapy techniques
Published: 18 September 2009
Okay ... so you can’t change things that are out of your control, but you can change the way you react to them. ANNE MEALING explores some great techniques for recognising and dealing with the here and now.
A snapshot of progress from the new RCN Public Health Nurse Adviser
Published: 18 September 2009
JAN MAW took up her new post in January 2009, with the primary purpose of leading public health work through a busy and sometimes provocative period at the RCN. How is she doing?
A personal message from Helen Kirk, the OHMF Chair
Published: 18 September 2009
After more than 30 years, it’s the end of the line for the OH Managers Forum. It’s also time for strong leaders to put themselves forward as we make sure the voice of OH nursing is heard loud and clear.
Transition update from Cynthia Atwell OBE, Chair of the RCN Public Health Forum
Published: 18 September 2009
Our very own Cynthia Atwell is chairing the committee which will SOHN merge into a new super group at the RCN – but how will we safeguard our specialist practice and promote our issues within the amalgamated RCN Public Health Forum?
Important news on the Forum Transition project
Published: 22 May 2009
In 2008 RCN Council decided that RCN forums should be streamlined to create 41 stronger, more fit for purpose forums.
New forum, new opportunities for occupational health nurses!
Published: 22 May 2009
Far from being marginalised, occupational health nursing is in a position of leadership during this transitional period for RCN forums as CYNTHIA ATWELL has been elected Chair of the newly-restructured RCN Public Health Forum. Here’s her take on the way forward for OH nurses.
National standards for OH services to be piloted
Published: 22 May 2009
Whether your work in the private or public sector, as a single handed provider or for a large corporation, soon you will be able to apply for accreditation against independent standards that will demonstrate the quality of your service to employers and workers alike. GRAHAM JOHNSON outlines progress on the draft standards in the final stages before launch.
NICE publishes guidance on long-term absence at work
Published: 22 May 2009
Managing long-term sickness absence and incapacity for work (PDF 396KB), the latest in a series of guidelines aimed at occupational health practitioners, was published in March by the National Institute for health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).
News from the regions
Published: 22 May 2009
London OH nurse cycles round Cuba to improve the health of women and babies in the UK ... OH Nurses Group South West holds study day on skin disorders at work ....