INDEPENDENT SAFEGUARDING AUTHORITY

Copies of the presentations given at the popular Vetting and Barring Focus Group at UNISON Health Conference 2010 are now available.

Download them here:

Presentation from John Brown, Policy Officer, Independent Safeguarding Authority

Presentation from Gail Adams, Head of Nursing, UNISON

Newsletter for Health Conference delegates on Vetting and Barring issues

ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLERICAL STAFF LEAFLET

A new leaflet for Administrative and Clerical Sector staff is available at www.unison.org.uk/acrobat/19067.pdf

ANCILLARY STAFF LEAFLET

To download a copy of the new ancillary sector leaflet go to www.unison.org.uk/acrobat/19014.pdf

UNISON Nursing Updates

Professional Indemnity Insurance

Factsheet for nurses on the legal responsibilities of employers regarding professional malpractice, and the extent of UNISON’s Professional Indemnity cover. For more information, click here

http://www.unison.org.uk/file/Professional%20Indemnity%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf

Online Social Networking Sites and Work

More and more people are registering with and using social networking sites like Facebook, MySpace, Friendsters to stay in touch with friends & families, join interest groups and/or share information. However, nurses, healthcare assistants, students and midwives should be careful as these online conversations are stored permanently and searchable by the public and can be used by employers against staff if they feel that you have acted inappropriately or breached patient confidentiality.

We have provided a Factsheet on this, for briefing on Online social networking sites & work: click here 11023.pdf

Nursing Matters Newsletter

This edition if full of current and topical issues. To read click here http://www.unison.org.uk/acrobat/19136.pdf

Raising and Escalating Concerns

The NMC says that the guidance will support nurses and midwives who wish to raise or escalate concerns about the safety or wellbeing of people in their care.

UNISON has responded to the NMC's consultation. To see our Response to NMC's consultation: click here 11011.pdf.

Mary Seacole Development and Leadership Awards 2010

Applications are now available for the Mary Seacole Awards.

We would encourage all UNISON nurses, midwives and health visitors to consider applying for these awards. Click here for details for Mary Seacole Awards.

For further information contact either Gail Adams (Head of Nursing) or Jennie West (Supporting Officer) on 020 7551 1317 or 020 7551 1357 respectively.

Ancillary Newsletter

THE attached file contains the Winter 2010 edition of the Ancillary Matters Newsletter for all members working in the ancillary and maintenance sector. PDF: Winter 10

Knowledge and Skills Framework

A presentation on the Knowledge and Skills Framework www.unison.org.uk/healthcare