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Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work News and Events
International nursing conference explores equal access to healthcare
The University of Salford is holding its second annual International Nurses’ Day Conference on Tuesday 14 May to bring together leaders and experts in the nursing profession.
Study highlights needs of growing older population living with HIV
A University of Salford study with charity the George House Trust has highlighted the North West’s growing population of older people with HIV and the lack of services for older HIV-positive gay men.
Midwifery event explores normal childbirth
Professor Denis Walsh was at the School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work this week (Monday 11 March) to lead a study session about the importance of encouraging natural childbirth without medical interventions.
Status quo not an option for Central and Eastern European Roma, study finds
Researchers who have investigated the issues faced by Roma in six EU countries have called for more investment in anti-poverty initiatives and the development of better leadership skills among Roma communities.
Study investigates welfare conditions and behavioural change
The University of Salford is leading a major research study into the conditions attached to welfare benefits and whether they are successful in changing the behaviour of claimants.
Award for nurse’s contribution to organ donation
A postgraduate student from the University of Salford who works as a transplant co-ordinator was voted Best Nurse 2013 by British Malayali (a group for South Indians living in the UK).
Salford researchers secure major EU Roma grant to reduce racism
The University of Salford has been named as the lead research partner in a Europe-wide project to reduce discrimination against Roma and promote better integration of this marginalised group with the rest of society.
Acute illness nursing course first of its kind
The University of Salford has been awarded £170,000 to develop a unique nursing course for the care of acutely ill patients which will be taught across Europe.
Distinguished new leader for College of Health & Social Care
The University of Salford has appointed Dr Maggie Pearson as Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Dean for Health & Social Care, and Professor. She will join the University in the New Year.
Salford women asked to become ‘Big Sisters’
The University is supporting social enterprise, Girls Out Loud, which is coming to Harrop Fold School in Little Hulton to roll-out its Big Sister mentoring programme and asking local women to get involved.
New artworks wanted for midwifery collection
The University of Salford is inviting submissions of new artworks to a project that promotes normal childbirth and the rights of mothers.
Conference explores how design can make a positive difference to people living with dementia
The University of Salford is holding a national conference on 14 September which aims to examine how design can help people living with dementia.
Research to boost number of South Asian organ donors
The British Renal Society has awarded nearly £45,000 to fund a Salford student’s research into increasing the number of organ donors from the South Asian community.
Call for more midwives backed by the WI
A Salford expert’s call for more midwives has received overwhelming support from the National Federation of Women’s Institutes (NFWI).
Research shows early intervention is critical to prevent child neglect
Research carried out by the University of Salford on behalf of Action for Children has shown that early and effective interventions can stop child neglect in its tracks and successfully improve outcomes for children and their families.
