Thursday 17 May 2012

Join our 'Respect' campaign


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The recent barrage of negative press, threats to NHS pensions and an increasing number of incidents involving hostile patients have left many nurses feeling maligned and unappreciated. 

Nursing in Practice has launched the ‘Respect’ campaign for those of you who are working tirelessly behind the scenes either in general practices or out in the community.

Find out how you can get involved

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Amy Brewerton
Earlier this year, a Royal College of Nursing survey revealed that 60% of nurses who visit patients at home had been verbally assaulted while doing their job.
Julie Mariaki
Our respiratory expert Julie Mariaki discusses the changes in ordering home oxygen.
Donna Davenport
Discharge planning is a fundamental aspect of holistic care which should start the minute a patient arrives.

Events

Events

30th May
18th Sep
9th Oct
13th Nov
27th Nov

General Practice Awards 2012

The General Practice Awards 2012 will be held at a black tie dinner and ceremony at the Hilton, Park Lane, Central London on 1 November.

Campden Health’s expert editorial boards will select a shortlist of finalists across several categories, with the winners to be announced in Nursing in Practice, GP Business and Management in Practice.

At last year's awards, more than 450 healthcare professionals paid tribute to the hard work, innovation and dedication of GP surgery teams across the UK.

Find out more about nominating yourself, your team, or your colleagues for the General Practice Awards 2012. 

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Respect for nurses: Sign up to our e-petition TODAY

The Nursing in Practice Respect campaign is now live! Over the coming months, we're set to highlight the vital contribution and efforts of primary care and community care nurses throughout the UK.

As part of our campaign, Nursing in Practice is looking to call on parliament to set up a debate to celebrate the vital work that you do.


GET INVOLVED: SIGN OUR E-PETITION

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Competition closes May 20th 2012

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