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Hertfordshire nurse wins national award

Published: 10 June 2009

Hertfordshire's first Parkinson's disease specialist nurse, Tracey Smith, has won a prestigious national award, given by Nursing Standard. Tracey's innovative work, includes developing a detailed resource pack, which has been warmly received on wards in Hertfordshire hospitals.

Proposals for Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Published: 23 July 2009

Tony Durcan, RCN Regional Officer for Cambridgeshire responds to the proposal to partly privatise Hinchingbrooke Hospital.

RCN: AfC has improved the NHS

Published: 17 June 2009

The Royal College of Nursing says Agenda for Change has made the NHS a better place for patients and staff but warns that trusts must make good use of the knowledge and skills framework to ensure health care staff can access relevant training.

Alcohol e-learning resource now available

Published: 17 June 2009

The Department of Health in England has launched an e-learning resource to assist health professionals working with patients who have alcohol related concerns.

Right from Wrong .... Learning the Lessons?

Published: 21 May 2009

This very successful conference, held in conjuction with Angia Ruskin University, was aimed at healthcare professionals working with people with learning difficulties on 23 April 2009, attracting a high calibre of speakers. Register your interest for future conferences in the Eastern Region.

NHS leadership awards - nominate your colleagues

Published: 17 April 2009

RCN members in England are being encouraged to nominate their peers for the new NHS leadership awards which recognise outstanding leaders across England at every level.

Have your say in the England NHS occupational health review

Published: 22 April 2009

RCN members in England are being encouraged to participate in the NHS Health and Well-being Review which aims to investigate and improve the health of NHS staff.

RCN members: have your say on mental health in England

Published: 20 April 2009

RCN members with an interest in mental health will be pleased to hear about the launch of a new strategy in England entitled 'New Horizons', announced by Care Services Minister, Phil Hope.

RCN calls for an Executive Nurse Director on every PCT board

Published: 07 April 2009

All English NHS primary care trusts must ensure they have an Executive Director of Nursing on their governing boards, says the Royal College of Nursing.

Dr Carter's visit to Cambridgeshire

Published: 31 March 2009

Dr Peter Carter was invited by the Cambridgeshire branch to visit HMP Peterborough and the local hospitals where he met with managers, nurses, patients and branch members.