Tuesday 12 May
8.00am Morning walk through Valley Gardens
12.30pm The biopsychosocial care provided for British Armed Forces battlefield casualties
12.30pm Meet and greet the RCN Learning Disability Forum
12.30pm Transforming community services is happening - right now!
12.45pm The importance of learning representatives within a trade union
12.45pm Mental Health and Learning Disability: from debate to action
12.45pm Human Rights in health care
12.45pm Managing long-term conditions - what has Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) got to do with ME?
12.45pm The future of PoVA (Protection of Vulnerable Adults and PoCA (Protection of Children Act)
12.45pm Question politicians on European health and employment policy
12.45pm Safe immunisation practice
12.45pm You're not alone - personal safety for lone workers
12.45pm RCN Future Activist Programme: Mentorship of RCN Representatives Project - UK information and update
12.45pm Get to know the bully
1pm Self defence class
1pm Hand hygiene: don't infect, protect
5.45pm Handling stress in the workplace
5.45pm How to be assertive without losing friends
5.45pm Working together for quality care: The RCN Consultancy Service
6pm John Goodlad Memorial Lecture: Louise Christian - Corporate manslaughter
6pm RCN ANS Student Reception
6pm Shaping the next stage workforce
6.30pm RCN managers and leadership reception
7pm ANS Student dinner
7.30pm Children and Young People's Field of Practice dinner
8pm 'Nursing School of Rock' student party
8.30pm Comedy Karaoke Night
Morning walk through Valley Gardens
Tuesday: 8.00am to 8.30am
Location: Meet outside Hall M entrance (on Ripon Road), Harrogate International Centre
Join Suzanne for an early morning walk to help get the day off to a healthy start. The walk will take place in the Valley Gardens which are home to a beautiful array of flowers and plants, a bandstand and wishing well. The walk is approximately one mile on level terrain and will take around 30 minutes to complete.
The biopsychosocial care provided for British Armed Forces battlefield casualties
Tuesday: 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Location: The Holiday Inn Hotel, Harewood Suite 2
Organiser: RCN Defence Nursing Forum
The Royal Centre for Defence Medicine was established in 2002, with the Clinical Division based within the University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. The aim was to place military clinical staff into a busy NHS hospital in order for military personnel to develop the clinical skills and competencies essential for dealing with the victims of conflict. Over the past two years, RCDM has changed considerably in response to the demands placed on both the NHS and the military as increasing numbers of complex polytrauma injuries have been evacuated back to Birmingham.
This presentation will provide an overview of the current biopsychosocial support offered to injured service personnel and their families in Birmingham. This lecture will refer to the current structure and systems in place, focusing on the clinical developments in the management of musculoskeletal injury, burns and plastics, pain management, and surveillance.
Care and medical doctrine has developed in response to the availability of new technologies, and in line with new treatment regimes that have positively influenced survival rates. As a result, lessons learnt are being applied in the operational arena, and have the potential to advance care within the NHS. In addition, the lecture will indicate new initiatives in areas such as mental health and welfare that are providing a gold standard service for injured soldiers and their relatives.
Meet and greet the RCN Learning Disability Forum
Tuesday: 12.30pm to 2.15pm
Location: The Old Swan Hotel, Bramham Suite
Organiser: RCN Learning Disability Forum
Calling all learning disability nurses who are attending Congress - come along and share your good practice. Would you like to be part of the forum and make change happen? Learning disability is your business, so come along with your ASK - Attitude, Skills and Knowledge!
Transforming community services is happening - right now!
Tuesday: 12.30pm to 2.30pm
Location: The Old Swan Hotel, Foxhunters' Suite
Organiser: RCN East Midlands Region
The RCN is urging nurses to get up to speed about the changes to public health and primary and community health services. The East Midlands region will be hosting a fringe event to enable nurses to learn more about what has happened, what is happening and what might happen in the future regarding health services. These reforms have implications for all nurses.
The importance of learning representatives within a trade union
Tuesday: 12.45pm to 1.45pm
Location: The Majestic Hotel, Reading Room
Organiser: RCN UK Learning Reps Committee
This fringe will explore the value of learning representatives within the workplace and the trade union structure. Learning representatives will share their experience of supporting the learning and development of members and promoting the learning representative role in the workplace.
Mental Health and Learning Disability: from debate to action
Tuesday: 12.45pm - 1.45pm
Location: The Holiday Inn Hotel, Harewood Suite 1
Organiser: RCN Nursing Department
An opportunity to hear from RCN Nursing Department Advisers about developments that have taken place since the last RCN Congress. Ann Norman RCN Learning Disability and Prison Nursing Adviser, will provide an overview of the recent independent Learning Disability inquiry on which she was a nursing panel member (Michael 2008: Healthcare for All). Ian Hulatt RCN Mental Health Adviser, will discuss activities and demonstrate to members the online learning resource that has been developed as a direct result of the Congress debate in 2006.
Human rights in health care
Tuesday: 12.45pm to 2.15pm
Location: The Majestic Hotel, French Restaurant
Organiser: RCN Diversity Team
All members are welcome to attend this informative event facilitated by the British Institute of Human Rights. This workshop on human rights will outline the key purpose and features of human rights and how they relate to health care in the UK. It will look at how a human rights based approach can support nurses to deliver high standards of care and put the individual at the heart of service delivery. Participants will also have the opportunity to preview the new human rights online learning resource developed for the RCN Learning Zone.
Managing long-term conditions - what has Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) got to do with ME?
Tuesday: 12.45pm
Location: The Majestic Hotel, Ballroom
Organiser: RCN Primary Care Educators Forum
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy) is a relatively common long term illness and is estimated to affect at least 0.2 - 0.4% of the population. It can cause profound, prolonged illness and disability, which has a substantial impact on people with CFS/ME and their carers. However, there is some evidence to suggest that some nurses have a poor understanding of the needs of CFS/ME sufferers and their families. Therefore, there is an urgent need to raise awareness, knowledge and understanding of issues faced by sufferers the relevant policies and guidelines aimed to guide practice.
The future of PoVA (Protection of Vulnerable Adults and PoCA (Protection of Children Act)
Tuesday: 12.45pm to 2.15pm
Location: The Old Swan Hotel, Penthouse Suite
Organiser: RCN Legal Services
The RCN won a major case in the House of Lords earlier this year on matters arising from the Protection of Vulnerable Adults (PoVA) and Protection of Children Act (PoCA) schemes. At this event you will hear from one of the barristers involved in this leading case and understand more about its implications for practitioners. You will also hear about its impact on the new Independent Safeguarding Authority.
Question politicians on European health and employment policy
Tuesday: 12.45pm to 2.15pm
Location: The Majestic Hotel, Billiard Room
Organiser: RCN International Department
Debate with politicians on how they propose to help care for patients and nurses. Do you want to help influence issues like training and recognising qualifications, workplace safety and providing long-term care? Politicians standing for election to the European Parliament next month are here to answer your questions at a fringe event. Ask them what they and their parties are doing for patients, nurses, health care assistants and nursing students in the UK and abroad. The European Parliament election takes place on 4 June and politicians are keen to hear your views and gain your vote.
Safe immunisation practice
Tuesday: 12.45pm to 2.15pm
Location: The Holiday Inn Hotel, Bramham Suite
Organiser: RCN Research Society
Safe immunisation practice rightly creates interest from the public. Unsurprising given the impact of the autism scare, now over 10 years ago, which resulted in parents choosing not to immunise their children and contributing to the rising levels of measles in children in the UK.
Dr Linda Diggle (RCN Research Society Akinsanya Award Winner 2008), undertook work to determine best practice in immunisation administration. Her study sought to establish the technique and equipment to assure the best response (protection) and least trauma to children. The presentation forms part of the RCN Research Society's commitment to speeding the uptake of best evidence into practice. This event will be of interest to all delegates concerned about immunisation safety as a public health concern.
You're not alone - personal safety for lone workers
Tuesday: 12.45pm to 2.15pm
Location: The Old Swan Hotel, Rose Room
Organiser: RCN UK Safety Representatives Committee
Following the launch of our survey and campaign in 2007, the protection and personal safety of lone working nurses and health care assistants remains high on the RCN's agenda. Changes in the way care is delivered, including more out of hours services, has led to an increase in lone working amongst RCN members. The RCN campaign led to the announcement by the Health Minister of £29 million to fund lone worker devices for NHS staff in England. Devices are also being piloted in Wales and the RCN continues to lobby for similar initiatives in Scotland and Northern Ireland. This fringe will provide advice and tips on personal safety for lone workers, risk assessments and information on how to successfully implement lone worker devices across an organisation. If you are a safety representative or member concerned about the safety of lone workers this fringe is for you.
RCN Future Activist programme: Mentorship of RCN representatives project - UK information and update
Tuesday: 12.45pm to 2.15pm
Location: The Old Swan, Ballroom
Organiser: Mentorship of RCN Representatives Project Steering Group
Following the highly successful implementation of the new learning and development pathways for RCN representatives in April 2008, the RCN has now embarked on the development of a mentorship framework. This work will be completed by the end of October 2009. It will ensure that all representatives have the guidance of a mentor who will support them to undertake their role with confidence. Members of the Mentorship of RCN representatives project steering group are delighted to invite you to join us so that we can share our work to date and show you how the framework is taking shape. This is a UK- wide piece of work and this event offers presentations from each of the four UK countries. So, whether you are an RCN representative in Scotland, England, Wales or Northern Ireland, this event will be of interest to you. Join us for lunch and an opportunity to discuss how the RCN's mentorship programme will work for representatives and their mentors.
Get to know the bully
Tuesday: 12.45pm to 2.15pm
Location: The Majestic Hotel, Drawing Room
Organiser: RCN Adolescent Health, School Nurses & Children's Mental Health Forums
Bullying is a huge problem in our society today, in schools and in the workplace. The RCN Adolescent Health, Children's Mental Health and School Nurses' forums proudly present 'Get to know the bully. ' Come to this joint fringe and see what strategies the LOUDMOUTH theatre company have to offer you!
Self defence class
Tuesday: 1pm to 1.30pm
Location: Hall D, Harrogate International Centre
Hand hygiene: don't infect, protect
Tuesday: 1pm to 2pm
Location: The Holiday Inn Hotel, Ripley Suite
Organiser: RCN Nursing Department and the National Patient Safety Agency
The simple act of hand hygiene can greatly reduce the spread of health care associated infection (HCAI). Yet staff are often confused about when and how to best clean their hands. This fringe meeting focuses on the 'fi ve moments for hand hygiene' developed by the World Health Organization (WHO). This concept enables staff to better understand the important moments during patient care when hand hygiene needs to occur. Come along to learn more about the concept and how you can use it to influence practice in your care setting. This meeting is jointly presented by the RCN and then National Patient Safety Agency.
Handling stress in the workplace
Tuesday: 5.45pm to 6.45pm
Location: The Holiday Inn Hotel, Bramham Suite
Organiser: RCN Counselling Service
Stress is a factor in our everyday life. Do you manage your stress or does it manage you? Come and discover techniques that will allow you to better manage the stresses we feel in our lives.
How to be assertive without losing friends
Tuesday: 5.45pm to 6.45pm
Organiser: RCN Counselling Service
The Holiday Inn Hotel, Newby Suite
Ever wanted to say no but ended up going to that awful party anyway? Being assertive doesn't have to mean losing friends or upsetting people, it's about self confidence and the ability to put yourself forward without putting someone else down.
Working together for quality care: The RCN Consultancy Service
Tuesday: 5.45pm to 7pm
Location: The Majestic Hotel, French Restaurant
Organiser: RCN Consultancy Service
Supporting and enabling the provision of safe quality care is core to the mission and purpose of the RCN. Building on the good reputation and extensive experience of delivering International Practice Development programmes and the RCN leadership programmes, the RCN Consultancy Service (RCNCS) was established in April 2008. The RCNCS works in partnership with organisations in all areas of health and social care to support improvements in care, careers for staff and the workplace. In our first year we have worked with 35 organisations across the UK and internationally. The work is varied and has included developing leadership capabilities, improving team working and working with frontline staff to support them to introduce improvements that make a real difference to service users. This fringe event will tell you more about the work of the RCNCS, introduce some of the approaches we use, and provide an opportunity for you to think about how the service could work with your organisation, to support the provision of safe quality care.
John Goodlad Memorial Lecture: Louise Christian - Corporate manslaughter
Tuesday: 6pm to 7pm
Location: Harrogate International Centre, Main Hall
Organiser: RCN Employment Relations Department
Louise Christian is one of the country's leading civil rights lawyers and for a number of years has acted on behalf of families bereaved as a result of work-related deaths and disasters. She has worked on many high profile cases including Ladbroke Grove, Southall and Potters Bar rail crashes and the Marchioness disaster. Described as a 'campaigning lawyer to her boots', Louise is chair of INQUEST and a board member of the Centre for Corporate Accountability.
The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 came into force in April 2008. The Act applies to a variety of organisations including health services and charitable companies. The Act makes it easier to prosecute organisations where gross failures in the management of health and safety leads to a death. Louise will be speaking about her experiences and campaign work around the issue of corporate manslaughter and corporate accountability, particularly in relation to health care.
RCN ANS Student Reception
Tuesday: 6pm to 7pm
Location: The Majestic Hotel, North & South Lounge
Organiser: RCN Association of Nursing Students
This pre-dinner reception is open to all students attending Congress. Hosted by the RCN Association of Nursing Students(ANS) Executive Committee it will offer delegates the chance to meet all of the ANS Executive Committee and will provide networking opportunities for you to meet student members from around the UK. Come and find out what the ANS does for you. This year we are proud to welcome to the stage at the reception, MiXit a fantastic inclusive pop band who will be playing for us. All delegates are welcome to attend this reception. Hosted by the RCN Association of Nursing Students.
Shaping the next stage workforce
Tuesday: 6pm to 7.30pm
Location: The Holiday Inn, Ripley Suite
Organiser: RCN Yorkshire & The Humber Board
The RCN Yorkshire & the Humber Region, in partnership with the Open University in Yorkshire, presents a seminar which will address the following issues:
- the challenge to health and social care roles in the future
- how organisations can help key staff meet the challenge.
RCN managers and leadership reception
Tuesday: 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Location: The Majestic Hotel, Drawing Room
Organiser: RCN management & leadership forums
The RCN management and leadership forums will be having a buffet supper on Tuesday 12 May. This event will provide an opportunity for lead nurses from across the UK to network and explore the impact of redesigning care delivery in preparation for providing High Quality Care For All. Join this group of professionals to exchange ideas and collaborate on professional practice changes, new care delivery models and operational improvements issues. Building on the successful Fresh Start consultation process we will be taking this opportunity to launch RCN Inspire. This is a new resource for senior nurses, which will provide support for newly appointed directors of nursing, providing information and briefings on national policy and online communication to share intelligence and best practice. A key speaker will provide insight into the challenges facing senior nurses in the forthcoming year and outlining how the RCN will endeavour to support and inspire rising executive nurses.
ANS Student dinner
Tuesday: 7pm to 8pm
Location: The Majestic Hotel, Restaurant
Organiser: RCN Association of Nursing Students
All student delegates are invited to join the RCN Association of Nursing Students Executive Committee for dinner prior to the student party. Tickets are available, for student members only, in the Answer magazine, from the student registration or student enquiry point on Student's Day.
Children and Young People's Field of Practice dinner
Tuesday: 7.30pm to 11.30pm
Location: The Yorkshire Hotel
Organiser: RCN Community Children's Nursing Forum
Tickets are provided to invited guests and members from the children and young people field of practice attending Congress. This year's dinner will be hosted by the RCN Community Children's Nursing Forum. A donation of £10.00 is requested from guests towards the 2009 field of practice nominated charitable project. If you are reading this during Congress week and would like to know how you may be able to get a ticket please visit the enquiry desk on level four foyer.
'Nursing School of Rock' student party
Tuesday: 8pm to 1.00am
Location: The Majestic Hotel, Restaurant
Organiser: RCN Association of Nursing Students
All delegates are invited to join us at the student party - your life, our party! Come and rock the night away with our entertainment and DJ. This is the event of the evening for students and the Association of Nursing Students look forward to seeing you there.
Comedy Karaoke Night
Tuesday: 8.30pm to 1.00am
Location: The Old Swan Hotel, Ballroom
Organiser: Greater Glasgow Branch & Lothian Branch
The Greater Glasgow and Lothian branches warmly invite you along to the biggest show at Congress - a comedy karaoke night on Tuesday 12 May from 9.00pm to 12 midnight. What better way to spend Tuesday night at Congress than with a good laugh and a good song? The redoubtable May McCreaddie will compere the evening and introduce two of Scottish comedy's rising stars - Kevin Bridges and Susan Calman. Thereafter, it's a karaoke free for all.
Tickets are £7.00 per person, available from Stuart McKenzie (Agenda Committee), May McCreaddie (Greater Glasgow Branch), Lisa Falconer (Stewards Committee) and Audrey Simpson (Greater Glasgow Branch). If you are reading this during Congress week and would like to know how you can get a ticket please visit the enquiry desk on level four foyer.
Those of a nervous disposition are advised to avoid the front row seats, arrive before the gig starts and be reminded that the humour will be of an adult nature in the true spirit of modern alternative stand-up-comedy. Don't say you weren't warned!