Congress Exhibitors 2022

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Part of the global workwear solutions group Mi Hub, Alexandra has a proud history of supplying uniforms for generations of student and qualified nurses, and other healthcare professionals throughout the UK; being a royal warrant holder, is testament to our commitment to workwear development at the highest level.

Alfred Health is a public healthcare provider located in Melbourne, Australia. Our staff are part of a talented, caring and dedicated team committed to improving the lives of our patients and their families. We provide our people with a wide range of options, opportunities, initiatives and support to assist you to be the best you can. For eligible candidates, we are also able to provide support with Visa sponsorship and pathways to Permanent Residency, along with relocation packages.

Discover Loop, your new app that lets you stay in control of your work life admin and connected with your workmates. As the next evolution of Employee Online, Loop lets you view your shifts, book leave and more, as well as staying in the loop with your organisations latest news.

Independent Assessment Services is one of the UK’s leading assessment services providers. We deliver independent health and disability assessments for Personal Independence payment for the Department for Work and Pensions. If you’re an ambitious health professional looking to change to a dynamic and flexible career, visit us on stand H25.

Award-winning Bloccs waterproof covers are manufactured in the UK They are designed to keep dressings, cast or PICC Lines completely dry whilst having a shower or bath or going to the swimming pool, the re-usable adult and children’s watertight covers are easily stretched over the arm, leg or elbow area.

The Care Quality Commission is the independent regulator of health and social care in England. We make sure health and social care services provide people with safe, effective, caring, well-led and responsive care, and we encourage care services to improve. We monitor, inspect and regulate services to make sure they meet fundamental standards of quality and safety and we publish what we find to help people choose care.

We support nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants, both working and retired in the UK, when they’re suffering personal or financial hardship often due to illness, disability, domestic abuse, the impact of the pandemic and the rising cost of living. Come and talk to us about this, fundraising opportunities, and Working with, our membership programme.

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust are one of the largest mental health and disability trusts in the country. We work from over 70 sites and provide services for people in Cumbria, Northumberland, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Gateshead, South Tyneside and Sunderland. We also have a number of national specialist services. We employ over 8,000 staff and there are always exciting opportunities available for you to apply for – if you want to make a difference to people’s lives and enjoy a rewarding career.

“The Defence Medical Services (Navy, Army and RAF) provide medical care to sick and injured military personnel and others in a range of uniquely challenging operational and training environments worldwide. Reservists have access to a wide range of funded military and clinical training which benefits both them and their employer.”

Diabetes UK is leading the fight against the most devastating and fastest growing health crisis of our time. Working closely with healthcare professionals is central to making sure that everyone with diabetes gets the care they deserve, whether that be through prompt diagnosis, clinical care or support.

DKMS was founded in 1991 around one family’s search for a donor. Operating in seven countries, DKMS is a global not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the fight against blood cancers and blood disorders through recruiting stem cell donors, creating awareness and raising funds to match donor registration costs.

EBSCO is the leading provider of evidence-based clinical decision support solutions, shared decision-making resources, health business intelligence and peer-reviewed clinical research information. Come and find out more about our flagship products CINAHL, DynaMed and Dynamic Health, and the new NHS Knowledge and Library Hub powered by EBSCO Discovery Service

Elsevier is a global information analytics business that helps scientists and clinicians to find new answers, reshape human knowledge, and tackle the most urgent human crises. We help researchers discover new content and collaborate with people beyond existing networks, and we help institutions track and analyse the impact of science. Clinicians use our platforms to make better decisions at the point of care. Elsevier provides digital solutions and tools in the areas of strategic research management, R&D performance, clinical decision support, and professional education. Elsevier publishes over 2,500 digitized journals, 40,000 e-book titles and many iconic reference works.

The feeling of helping others. It’s hard to describe but clear to see. With a supportive culture of teamwork and personal development you’ll feel fulfilled, valued and recognised as you help people in need. With over 70 services covering Mental Health, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Neurological and CAMHS, join Elysium and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

Florence technology empowers health and social care teams to work smarter, save time and stay on budget. Our apps make it fast and easy for professionals and organisations to manage shifts, training and schedules, freeing up time to focus on care.

“Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) Nursing Department offers a range of innovative, professional education programmes, including a suite of contemporary based standalone modules. Education can support professional development which can help with: career progression, revalidation, contemporary practice and prepare candidates for academic study. Modules can contribute to a University exit award.”

With three decades’ heritage protecting workers across healthcare and industry, Globus is the biggest British-based PPE producer. It’s committed to 75% UK manufacturing, as well as reaching Net Zero by 2027 and is globally renowned for delivering high-performing safety solutions.

Work with us to deliver world-class care to people with genetic haemochromatosis, the UK’s most common, undiagnosed genetic condition. Visit our stand for free patient and clinician resources, including our award-winning venesection best practice guidance, endorsed by the RCN and our free RCN-accredited eLearning module (worth 4 CPD hours).

The Genomics Education Programme (GEP) exists to deliver and advise on learning and development opportunities that prepare the NHS nursing workforce to make the best use of genomics in their practice. The GEP offers a range of educational resources from films, online courses, to more formal academic and training programmes.

Healthcare Improvement Scotland supports Scotland’s nurses, midwives, allied health professionals and their teams to improve the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care for every person, every time. We provide professional advice and guidance to help staff meet policy priorities, changing health needs and public expectations by ensuring the right people with the right skills in the right places.

Lighthouse Financial Advice is a recognised Partner of RCN who can advise you on money matters, including how to save for retirement. We are part of the Quilter Financial Planning network, which is part of Quilter plc. We help members achieve their goals through expert financial planning.

The LimbO Waterproof Protector keeps dressings, casts or PICC lines dry in the bath or shower. It is easy to put on and comfortable to wear with no constriction. A trusted product throughout the NHS, with lower leg, foot and elbow models available on FP10 prescription. Outdoor protectors are also available.

Limbs & Things is a leading healthcare simulation manufacturer committed to improving patient outcomes by providing task trainers which facilitate realistic learning experiences. The company works with clinicians to research, design and create products that enable clinical educators to deliver curriculum requirements, bringing greater competence to healthcare professionals worldwide.

RCN members are able to benefit from exclusive discounts and savings on a range of LV= insurance products through their RCN membership. Members can get discounts on both LV= Car, Multi Car and Home insurance and can also receive a 15% online discount on Travel insurance and 10% online discount on Pet insurance. For a quote or for more information visit LV.com/RCN.

Foxgrove will be a new 12 bedded National Secure Adolescent Inpatient Service facility for young people age 12 up to their 18th birthday which is currently being built on the grounds of Ayrshire Central Hospital, adjacent to Woodland View. It will admit adolescents with a range of complex mental health difficulties and risk

Nestled in the SW of Scotland, we are small NHS Health Board with big ideas, community and sense of belonging. Whether you want a development career into management or just become part of our nursing family we would love you to come to chat to our nursing team.

NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is the national education and training body responsible for developing and delivering education and training to enable excellence in health and care; ensuring a skilled and sustainable workforce to deliver service transformation, health and social care integration through education, workforce development and support.

NHS Employers is the employers’ organisation for the NHS in England. We support workforce leaders and represent employers and systems to develop a sustainable workforce and be the best employers they can be. We are part of the NHS Confederation.

NHS Golden Jubilee combines the Golden Jubilee University National Hospital with hotel and conference facilities and centres for research, clinical skills and innovation. As a National Centre we provide healthcare to patients from across Scotland - specialising in Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Cardiac and Thoracic and some General Surgery. We are also home to a heart transplant service.

NHS Grampian provides services for a population of half-million people and employs over 16,000 staff. We are a major teaching organisation and our primary location in Aberdeen, with a buoyant economy, is regularly voted the best place to live in Scotland. We are committed to improve health and reduce inequalities and deliver high quality care, involving our patients, public, staff and partners.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the largest single health organisation in the United Kingdom and also the largest employer within Scotland. We are proud that our workforce is extremely diverse – just like our patients.

Come speak to us about a career in NHS Highland. We have the largest health board in Scotland. The scenery and quality of living is outstanding and we can offer a range of options for nurses that include combining work across many disciplines. Aim High, Aim Highland.

NHS Lothian offer a wide range of career prospects. No matter what area you join, you will become part of a talented, passionate team of people committed to providing the best treatment and care to patients. We actively recruit all ages, backgrounds, and levels of experience. So come and see us!

The NHS Pension Scheme is open to NHS workers aged 16 to 75. It provides many important benefits for you and your family, including flexible retirement choices, an ill health retirement pension if you become too ill to work, life assurance and many other great benefits. Visit our booth to learn more.

Established in 2001 as a special Health Authority (SpHA) and then as a limited company in 2010, NHS Professionals are experts at putting people in places to care within NHS Trusts and the wider healthcare system in England. We have over 50 client Trusts and 180,000 healthcare professionals registered with us.  Uniquely, we stand apart from other recruitment organisations since we are owned by the Department of Health and Social Care. This means that in 2020-21, over £15million was re-invested back into the wider health economy in addition to associated workforce efficiencies and savings made by individual NHS Trusts.

NHS Resolution’s main services are Claims Management providing indemnity schemes for NHS in England and resolving compensation claims fairly; Practitioner Performance Advice resolving concerns about performance of individual practitioners and Primary Care Appeals ensuring the prompt and fair resolution of appeals and disputes between primary care contractors and NHS England.

Discover Wales – the perfect place to train, work and live. We’re a country that truly values the contribution nurses make to people’s health and the Welsh NHS. Achieve great work life balance, explore stunning scenery, great shopping, vibrant city life and adventure around every corner.

Norgine is a leading European specialist pharmaceutical company that has been bringing transformative medicines to patients for over a century. We are a flexible and fully integrated pharmaceutical business, with manufacturing (Hengoed, Wales and Dreux, France), third party supply networks and significant product development capabilities, in addition to our sales and marketing infrastructure.

Nuffield Health; the UK’s leading not-for-profit healthcare organisation*. With no shareholders, we invest everything back into our award-winning hospitals, fitness and wellbeing clubs, healthcare clinics, workplace wellbeing services, as well as developing flagship collaborations supporting our communities – all to realise our vision to build a healthier nation. Only Nuffield Health has the wide-ranging expertise to provide connected care.

Our vision is safe, effective and kind nursing and midwifery that improves everyone’s health and wellbeing. As the professional regulator of almost 745,000 nursing and midwifery professionals, we have an important role to play in making this a reality. Our core role is to regulate. To regulate well, we support our professions and the public. Regulating and supporting our professions allows us to influence health and social care

Nursing Times is the independent voice of nursing. We educate, inform and support nurses at every stage of their career through our clinical articles, CPD zone and daily news service. Nursing Times is a must-read for nurses serious about improving practice and developing their careers and those of their teams.

As the Parkinson’s support and research charity, we provide a range of services to people with Parkinson’s. We also support the UK Parkinson’s Excellence Network - the driving force for improving Parkinson’s care, connecting and equipping professionals with free tools, education and data for better services and professional development.

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Established in 1995, PROACT Medical Ltd is an independent UK-based company specialising in the manufacture and supply of Patient Monitoring, Diagnostic and Resuscitation medical products.

Our ambition is to be the MacMillan for Rare Conditions! We want you to help us understand what nurses from all disciplines need, to support improved care for rare conditions. What are you waiting for- we are excited to tell you more! Come and see us today.

Sharpsmart entered the UK healthcare market in 2000 as the safe clinical alternative for sharps and clinical waste management and ushered in a new standard of risk prevention by putting safety, intelligent movement and clinical design at the forefront of its offensive and infectious waste management practices.

Simplyhealth is delighted to be working with the Royal College of Nursing to Provide health and wellbeing benefits for their members. Taking a preventative approach to healthcare and providing access to 24/7 virtual services.

Skills for care

The Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) is a multi-disciplinary professional society of over 1600 occupational health professionals. Nurse members access bespoke Occupational Health Nurse insurance, free CPD and Nurse Appraisal Online Toolkit. Its Patrons are Lord Blunkett, Dame Carol Black, Lord Popat and Sir Norman Lamb. Join us at www.som.org.uk

Founded in 2010, TFS Healthcare is one of the UK’s principal specialist healthcare recruitment companies placing nurses and healthcare professionals on a permanent and ad-hoc agency basis into the NHS, as well as private hospitals nationwide. To register and find out more, come and visit us at stand.

Alkaptonuria (AKU) is a rare genetic disease that causes severe early onset osteoarthritis. The AKU Society has a profound impact on the lives of AKU patients and the rare disease community. We provide patient support, build and unite the AKU community, and drive research into a cure for the disease.

The Brain Tumour Charity is at the forefront of the fight to defeat brain tumours, making a difference to the lives of people with a brain tumour and their families. Funding pioneering research to increase survival, raising awareness of symptoms/effects of brain tumours and providing support for everyone affected.

Take the next step in your career or unlock the potential within your workforce. We’ve been delivering flexible, work-based routes into nursing since 2002. With our new Non-Medical Prescribing and Advanced Clinical Practice programmes, even more healthcare professionals are achieving their ambition with us. Visit us on stand F28 to find out more.

The Queen’s Nursing Institute is a registered charity dedicated to improving the nursing care of people in their home and communities. We promote excellent nursing care for everyone where and when they need it, provided by nurses and their teams with specific skills and knowledge.

The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland supports, develops and inspires all nurses and midwives in Scotland's community to become catalysts for social change. We are creating an active force for health and building expertise to create a fairer, kinder, greener Scotland.

TXM Healthcare

The online Masters in Patient Safety and Clinical Human Factors is a three year part-time programme. It allows healthcare workers from all backgrounds to study online, while working full time, and gain knowledge and practical skills in Human Factors science that will improve health systems, and patient care globally”

Wiley, a global leader in research and education, enables discovery, powers education, and shapes workforces. Our content, platforms, and services help researchers, learners, institutions, and corporations succeed and thrive. Come visit Wiley stand G21 and explore our nursing titles at 20% off, supporting nurses at any stage of their career.