The North West Healthcare Science Network have set the date for their 10th Anniversary Conference. The conference will take place on 22nd October 2015 at Gorton Monastery, Manchester. More information to follow. NWHCS Network 10yr Anniversary Conference
What are healthcare scientists doing out in primary care / community? Examples needed!
As you may know the Five Year Forward View has set out a clear direction of travel for the NHS. Healthcare scientists have a vital role to play in redesigning care and service provision with the diagnostic, therapeutic and scientific services provided and
Invitation to be involved in ’24/7 Healthcare’ research
24/7 Healthcare The benefits and challenges of providing a full range of hospital services, 24 hours a day, seven days a week The debates about providing a full range of hospital-based services throughout every day of the week are regularly
Learn how your heart works – The Heart Experience (6 June 2015)
‘The Heart Experience’, Manchester Art Gallery, Mosely Street, Manchester, Saturday 6th June, 11am – 4pm. Come along and learn how your heart works: learn how your heart beats see what your blood vessels look like learn about what can go
PPI in the ‘train the trainer’ sessions provided by the National School (Your views needed!)
Health Education West Midlands has commissioned the Manchester Academy for Healthcare Scientist Education (MAHSE) in partnership with Newcastle University to develop skills for Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in the ‘train the trainer’ sessions provided by the National School. We
Call for expressions of interest from public members to join the Clinical Research Facility Involvement and Engagement Steering Group (one post)
The National Institute of Health Research (NIHR)/Wellcome Trust Central Manchester Clinical Research Facility (CRF) supports experimental medicine research. This includes a wide range of clinical research projects, helping to bring about innovations in healthcare and supporting the development of new
INVOLVE launch Confidential Benefits Advice Service
INVOLVE have launched a Confidential Benefits Advice Service for members of the public involved with NIHR organisations or NIHR funded research projects staff within NIHR organisations who are supporting members of the public to get involved See details at: http://www.invo.org.uk/posttypenews/benefits-advice-service-for-involvement/
Get involved in Healthcare Science Week (13-22 March 2015)
Healthcare Science Week gives you and your colleagues the opportunity to tell people about your work and how it is making a difference to patients. How to get involved Visit the NHS Careers Healthcare Science Week website and read their
Are you ready for NHS Change Day? (11 March 2015)
The NHS Change Day provides an opportunity for NHS employees, volunteers, patients and members of the public to share ideas and take the necessary steps to improve health services. On Wednesday 11 March 2015 there will be local initiatives taking place to
What is public/patient involvement in healthcare and why does it matter?
The attitude in healthcare towards patients has evolved dramatically over recent years. Historically the health professional/patient relationship has been very unequal, with health professionals in the role of expert, and patients the passive recipient of diagnoses and prescriptions. However, due