News from around England

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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.

Child and Maternal Health Observatory

Published: 12 March 2009

ChiMat, the Child and Maternal Health Observatory, was recently launched at the University of York to provide data and evidence related to children's, young people's and maternal health. It provides tools and systems to to identify effective interventions, and an easy to navigate website.

Peter Carter joins expert group to review the nurse and midwife role

Published: 10 March 2009

RCN Chief Executive & General Secretary, Dr Peter Carter, has joined a new key group which will advise the Government on the future role of nurses and midwives in England.

RCN: NHS prescription charges are unfair

Published: 05 March 2009

The Royal College of Nursing has said that the current system of prescription charging in England is ‘unfair and inconsistent’. The College said that it is important to be clear on where money comes from to fund the prescriptions before further changes are made.