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Programme for Conference 1st May 2014

Portsmouth Hospital Trust Stroke Service is celebrating its 20th anniversary

Andrew Marr talks Stroke on the Jonathan Ross show!

For those that missed it, here is Jonathan Ross's interview with Andrew Marr on post stroke recovery and the need for more therapy.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQMQ3WZZ31M

Win a FREE place to this year's UK Stroke Forum Conference

 

We would really like to know about education and training opportunities that there are in your service so for a chance to win a FREE place at this year’s UK Stroke Forum Conference, please complete a few simple questions by clicking the link below:

 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JDS7RBG

 

The survey will close on 28 February 2014.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

UK Stroke Forum Team

  

UK Stroke Conference 2013: NSNF Annual General Meeting- Tuesday 3rd December 1700-1800 (Kings Suite)

Dear NSNF Members

At the UK Stroke Forum next week we will be holding our Annual General Meeting after the NSNF Training Day. Attached below is the agenda, and the minutes of our last AGM in December 2012. We look forward to seeing you there.

 

Clare Gordon, Consultant Nurse Stroke Care

Chair, National Stroke Nursing Forum

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

 

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4ikpZ0-x04_aGpyejI2SDU2cmM/edit?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4ikpZ0-x04_NzVmYUFRYjlMODA/edit?usp=sharing
 

Why Join the NSNF and the Steering Committee

After joining the NSNF four years ago I made the decision to take a more active role in the NSNF earlier this year. One of the most important (and challenging!) features of the NHS is its ability to evolve and I think it is important individually and collectively for nurses to have a voice and play a part in any change.  As a member I was impressed by the work of the NSNF on behalf of stroke nurses, championing our cause within the specialist arena and the right for patients to receive optimum care post stroke.  
 
The new Twitter and NSNF blog are evidence of the forum bridging the gap with front line staff, encouraging  engagement with its members to ensure on-going work is accessible. 

I have been fortunate since joining the steering committee to have been involved with educational road show planning and will soon be launching a NSNF study day in collaboration with Portsmouth Hospitals Trust Stroke Team in May 2014. The event will be open to staff across the southern region and ties in with the 20^th Anniversary of Stroke Services at Portsmouth. The event aims to celebrate progress and achievement, offering regional examples of  innovative practice to deliver high quality care. If you are interested in attending this event further details will be posted on the NSNF blog and Twitter in the New Year.

Stephanie Heath – Trainee Consultant Practitioner (Cardiovascular Disease Pathway), Health Education Wessex