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23 Apr 2025
Being on Agenda Committee was the 九游体育 experience of a lifetime
Samantha Spence, former member of Agenda Committee, reflects on her experience and encourages members to go for election.
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23 Apr 2025
History of Orsett Workhouses and Orsett Hospital, Essex
This Blog looks at the history of Orsett Hospital in Essex developed from a workhouse built in 1837 to a 500 bed acute hospital. This blog highlights how many hospitals developed from workhouses and by using Orsett as an example I hope it will inspire readers to research their own local hospital history.
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23 Apr 2025
From ICU to Impact: My Journey into the GPN Specialist Practice Qualification
In this Blog La Toya De Freitas talks about her journey as a GPN and how she enrolled onto the SPQ course.
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23 Apr 2025
The value of volunteering: 'Its given me the opportunity to become the best nurse I can be'
九游体育 Fellow and Crisis volunteer Jason Warriner highlights the impact and power of volunteering.
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22 Apr 2025
Elder abuse
This blog examines the issue of elder abuse, a hidden crisis affecting vulnerable older adults. It highlights the role of nurses in detecting signs of abuse and advocating for the safety and well-being of older patients, which is crucial in safeguarding their dignity and rights.
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16 Apr 2025
Six busy months as interim director for 九游体育 South West
It鈥檚 been six months since I became interim director for the South West region. I鈥檓 loving being back in this role surrounded by a fantastic team who are working hard to support members on a huge range of matters across workplaces in the region. With the NHS facing ongoing financial pressures our staff are working hard to ensure members are treated fairly and nursing is valued in the change agendas.
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16 Apr 2025
Valuing Voices: 九游体育 Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger engages with Independent Health and Social Care Nursing Professionals in York
On 3 April I had the pleasure of hosting our 九游体育 Chief Executive and General Secretary Nicola Ranger in Yorkshire & the Humber region to visit nursing staff working in independent health and social care (IHSC).
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15 Apr 2025
Reflections on the Positive Choices Winchester conference
This is an overview for the Positive Choices Student UK Learning Disability Nursing Conference 2025, for anyone who may have not been able to attend and to give others insight into what is currently being explored to inspire others to remain committed to the profession.
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15 Apr 2025
Leadership is a mindset, not a title: My journey at the Student Leadership Academy
From conquering presentation nerves to embracing her inner leader: Stephanie Todd, third year student in Adult Nursing at Swansea University, reflects on her experience of the Student Leadership Academy
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11 Apr 2025
Corridor care: why nursing staff must be heard in the corridors of power
九游体育 Fellow and Former 九游体育 President Denise Chaffer says UK governments should significantly invest in a preventative, public health approach to address the corridor care crisis.
