Blogs
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16 May 2024
Congress reflections
I expect some members are wondering what this thing called Congress is that you may have heard about at ¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý branch meetings and on social media.
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1 May 2024
Update from your South West lead nurse for the independent health and social care sector
I have been in post for just over a year now, so I wanted to share some of the things I have been doing.
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29 Apr 2024
Looking forward to this year's Congress in Newport
With a short time before ¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý Congress 2024 in Newport, Wales, I’ve been reflecting on the last 12 months since Congress 2023 in Brighton.
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19 Apr 2024
International Nurses' Day
Every year in May, the world gets the opportunity to recognise and celebrate the nursing profession. International Nurses’ Day falls on 12 May each year, to coincide with Florence Nightingale’s birthday.
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10 Apr 2024
Professional Nursing Committee report from your South West member
It has been a busy start to the year in the Professional Nursing Committee (PNC).
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22 Mar 2024
Update on the recent Joint Reps Conference in Bristol
I am Matthew, an ¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý steward and South West Board Member for Gloucestershire Branch.
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28 Feb 2024
Do you ever wonder what your ¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý South West Regional Board does?
As your South West ¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý Regional Board Chair, I wanted to share key messages from our Board meeting this month. Did you know that all ¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý members in the South West can attend the open part of the board meeting via MS teams and participate in the discussions?
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17 Jan 2024
Happy New year from your South West leadership team
Your regional top team of elected members join your regional director in wishing you a Happy New Year and looking forward to 2024 from their own particular perspectives.
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12 Dec 2023
Reflections on a year like no other
As we approach the end of the year I thought I would share my reflections on 2023. What a year it has been. A year like no other as we worked together on picket lines during our strike action. Standing together in the hope that we would be recognised for the outstanding care we give to our patients/clients with a fair pay award.
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5 Dec 2023
My door is always open
When I reflect on the last year and think about all of the IHSC employers and members and I have met I feel incredibly proud and privileged to be in this role as your link to the ¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý, your voice to improve your membership experience and to showcase the often-unseen innovations and exceptional care delivered within the independent health and social care sector.