Scottish based nursing, midwifery, allied health professional and non-clinical contract researchers involved in health services research have until 31st August to enter the 2016 NMAHP Research Awards. Categories cover innovation, impact, personal development at early career and experienced stages, research paper of the year, most outstanding PhD, and contribution by a contract researcher. All submissions…
Catalysts for Change 2 – Projects Funded
The six projects selected to be funded through Catalysts for Change 2 have been released. Each of these projects was funded for their focus on improving the health and wellbeing of a particular marginalised group. Importantly, all the projects are about empowerment, helping people to help themselves, with a strong emphasis on integration and culture change.…
Scottish Youth Parliament mental health report
The Scottish Youth Parliament recently published a report on young people’s awareness and experience of mental health information, support, and services. The report, based on the responses of 1,483 young people, contains 11 recommendations aimed at various stakeholders. The full report can be downloaded by clicking here.
Mobile game helps dementia research
Over 1.8 million people have downloaded a mobile game which could lead to the development of early diagnostic tests for the disease. The way that users navigate the levels of the game is anonymously tracked, and will help researchers, as navigation is a skill often one of the first lost by people with dementia. A…
ICCHNR Symposium (Sept 15-16) – Early Bird Rate and Abstracts
The 2016 International Collaboration for Community Health Nursing Research (ICCHNR) International Symposium takes place on the 15th and 16th of September at the University of Kent in Canterbury. The discounted early bird rates are available until Thursday 30th June, so book up your place now. Additionally, the ICCHNR are still accepting late breaking abstracts until…
Patron’s Lunch – 12th June
On the 12th June, as one of the charities for whom the Queen acts as Patron, we were lucky enough to take a group of 12 down to the Patron’s Lunch. 10,000 visitors descended on The Mall for a British Tea Party to celebrate Her Majesty’s 90th Birthday. In true British summer party style, the…
Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Travelling Fellowships 2017
Applications are invited for Travelling Fellowships in the Nursing and Allied Health Professions category to support those who want to travel overseas to gain knowledge, experience and best practice to benefit others in the UK. With the NHS under increasing pressure to find savings without compromising on patient experience, there is a real need for…
Shelter Scotland eLearning Course on Fuel Poverty for Frontline Workers
At the last count,[1] 845,000 households were living in fuel poverty in Scotland – those defined as needing to spend more than 10% of their household income on energy usage to keep their home warm and cosy. We know that not being able to afford their fuel bills can have a huge impact on the…
New e-Publications on Preconception Health, Education and Care
Two recently published independent, national reports on Preconception Health, Education and Care will be of interest to Health Visitors across Scotland.
Two-Day Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Course
FREE 2 day applied suicide intervention skills training course yes FREE!! But please only book a place if you intend using it, partners are using their already stretched resources to ensure this training continues and is accessible so please don’t think as it is free it has no value, it can, and has, saved lives
