http://www.rcn.org.uk/aboutus/england/eastern/newsEastern - news from the RCNThu, 1 Jan 1970 01:00:00 BSTwebteam@rcn.org.ukUK news - Eastern10http://www.rcn.org.uk/images/rss/RCN_.gifhttp://www.rcn.org.uk/aboutus/england/eastern/newshttp://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/eastern_stories/clinical_commissioning_in_the_eastern_regionOver 150 people converged on Chilford Hall in Cambridgeshire on 11 October to take part in a conference on 'Clinical Commissioning for Better Health Outcomes'. Read a summary of this very sucessful event, recognising the contribution of nurses and AHPs in the commissioning process.Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:37:09 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/eastern_stories/free_leadership_developmnet_programme_for_bme_staffThe NHS Clinical Leaders' Network REAL (Race Equality Action Leadership) initiative was established to develop and support the BME clinician leaders of the future. CLN REAL is now delivering structured programmes of work for Eminent and Aspiring BME Leaders and this is your chance to be involved. Find how to book a place and get further information.Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:11:04 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/eastern_stories/assistant_practitioners_in_bedfordshireJohn Wilkinson RCN Officer, gave a presentation on professional accountability at the Bedfordshire County Workforce Group Assistant Practitioner Conference on 20 July 2011. This event was attended by 80 NHS clinical leaders and managers designed to introduce assistant practitioners into the workforce across Bedfordshire.Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:53:27 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/eastern_stories/one_stop_shopRCN Eastern Region has criticised plans by West Essex Community Health Services to close the ‘One Stop Shop’ in Harlow.Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:47:10 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/eastern_stories/district_nursing_surveyWe need your help to gather data to help us build an accurate picture of the state of district nursing in Eastern region.Tue, 31 May 2011 14:50:31 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/eastern_stories/nursing_standard_awards_2011Regional winners at this year's Nursing Standard Award.Tue, 10 May 2011 16:03:37 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/eastern_stories/essex_resolutionRCN Congress vote in favour of the Essex Branch Resolution which calls for nursing experience to be fairly accredited alongside nursing degrees.Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:39:48 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/eastern_stories/hate_crimeCongress vote in favour of the Cambridgeshire Branch Resolution to promote awareness and understanding of hate crime.Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:00:21 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/eastern_stories/1000th_hcaEastern Region welcomes it's 1000th Healthcare Assistant into membership.Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:08:42 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/eastern_stories/congress_vote_on_hertfordshire_resolutionCongress votes overwhelmingly in favour of Hertfordshire Branch ResolutionTue, 12 Apr 2011 14:00:00 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/eastern_stories/tuc_marchRCN Eastern Region Members joined with colleagues across the UK to take part in the TUC's "March for the Alternative" event this weekend in London.Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:38:36 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/eastern_stories/local_nurses_in_running_for_national_awardsA Cambridge nursing student and two teams from Hertfordshire have been shortlisted for the prestigious Nursing Standard Awards.Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:10:38 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/eastern_stories/btuh_job_cutsBasildon and Thurrock Hospital have announced 200 job cuts.Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:13:35 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/eastern_stories/rcn_statement_on_hinchingbrookeRCN Eastern Region response to announcement that 5 independent sector bidders remain in running to operate Hinchingbrooke HospitalTue, 23 Feb 2010 10:47:22 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/eastern_stories/hertfordshire_nurse_wins_national_awardHertfordshire'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.Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:05:06 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/eastern_stories/proposals_for_hinchingbrooke_hospitalTony Durcan, RCN Regional Officer for Cambridgeshire responds to the proposal to partly privatise Hinchingbrooke Hospital.Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:10:07 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/eastern_stories/right_from_wrong_...._learning_the_lessonsThis 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.Thu, 21 May 2009 14:40:33 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/eastern_stories/dr_carters_visit_to_cambridgeshireDr 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.Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:15:23 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/eastern_stories/child_and_maternal_health_observatoryChiMat, 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.Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:09:57 +0000