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VIP debates nursing issues

Challenges facing nursing were debated at Edge Hill University during a special visit from the Head of the Royal College of Nursing.

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Published: Fri, 7 Oct 2011

Leading Improvement in Patient Services?

Improving patient safety within mental health settings is the topic of debate at an Edge Hill University event.

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Published: Thu, 22 Sep 2011

Professor helps deliver education to Africans who care for the dying

A researcher from Edge Hill University recently visited Africa to help develop education for those who care for the dying.

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Published: Thu, 25 Aug 2011

Support sees Sophie on route to success

Dyslexia didn’t get the better of one student who overcame her personal battles to graduate from Edge Hill University with the support of her tutors.

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Published: Wed, 27 Jul 2011

TV series saves graduate’s life

A young mother who only discovered she had breast cancer after watching Channel 4’s Embarrassing Bodies has overcome her illness to graduate from Edge Hill University.

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Published: Mon, 25 Jul 2011

Palliative care expert receives honorary award

Pioneering researcher in the care of the dying, Professor John Ellershaw, has received an honorary doctorate for his work from Edge Hill University.

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Published: Fri, 22 Jul 2011

New partnership to improve health in Iraq

Two Iraqi health professionals have visited Edge Hill University on a fact-finding mission which will help rebuild the healthcare system in the post-war country.

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Published: Tue, 12 Jul 2011

New palliative care appointment for Professor

A leading Edge Hill University researcher on issues of caring for the dying has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Palliative Care Research Society UK.

Published: Thu, 30 Jun 2011

Delivering Psychological Interventions Using the Telephone

A mental health expert will discuss innovative ways of using the telephone to deliver psychological treatments at an Edge Hill university event.

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Published: Tue, 28 Jun 2011

The realities of dealing with Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome

More than 400 delegates listened to the “ups and downs” of one family’s reality of dealing with Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome during an Edge Hill University conference.

Published: Thu, 26 May 2011

Student paramedic scoops award

A trainee paramedic from Edge Hill University has scooped a top accolade from North West Ambulance Service (NWAS).

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Published: Tue, 24 May 2011

Links between mental health and domestic violence

Researchers, practitioners and service users will come together to gain an insight into domestic violence and mental health at a special event at Edge Hill University.

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Published: Tue, 17 May 2011

Student midwife scoops top award

A midwifery student from Edge Hill University has won a prestigious grant to travel to the USA to investigate their birthing practices.

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Published: Mon, 9 May 2011

Can psychiatry be safer?

A leading mental health expert will look at how practitioners can make psychiatry safer for inpatients and staff at a special Edge Hill University event.

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Published: Wed, 4 May 2011

Addressing Autism/Asperger’s syndrome

A mother and son will share their inspirational stories in overcoming the challenges of living with Autism/Asperger’s syndrome at an Edge Hill University conference.

Published: Thu, 28 Apr 2011

Rwanda’s struggles with maternal and child needs debated

A midwife and nurse from Rwanda will be sharing their experiences with Edge Hill University about their country’s efforts to address maternal and child needs.

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Published: Mon, 18 Apr 2011

Student meets man whose life he saved

A caring student from Edge Hill University who donated bone marrow tissue to a dying patient has met the man whose life he saved.

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Published: Wed, 6 Apr 2011

National recognition for Playwork leader

A children’s nurse who leads Edge Hill University’s playwork programmes has been recognised for making a noticeable contribution to the sector.

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Published: Tue, 5 Apr 2011

Healthy diet, healthy mind

Students from Edge Hill University will be promoting the importance of a nutritious diet to transport workers during Mental Health Action Week (23rd to 29th March).

Published: Tue, 22 Mar 2011

Health and Well-being Centre’s official opening

Students and staff from Edge Hill University are benefiting from a brand new Health and Well-being Centre.

Published: Fri, 18 Feb 2011

Leading experts to deliver Autism conference

Leading experts in the field of Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome will deliver a thought-provoking conference at Edge Hill University.

Published: Thu, 10 Feb 2011

Free workshops for those caring for a child with health needs

Parents and carers of ill children can take part in free workshops at Edge Hill University to develop their care skills.

Published: Thu, 20 Jan 2011

Professor to help improve care for the dying in Africa

An Edge Hill University researcher has been invited to take part in a pioneering ‘Virtual UK Faculty’ to help the dying in Africa.

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Published: Thu, 23 Dec 2010

Research to help unpaid carers of the dying

A major research grant has been awarded to Edge Hill University to ensure that unpaid carers looking after the dying are given the best support.

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Published: Tue, 14 Dec 2010

Star student nurse scoops prize

An outstanding nursing student has been given a special award for her exemplary ability to provide excellent care to patient and families in her work placements.

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Published: Mon, 13 Dec 2010

Innovative IT helps patients after surgery

An IT system developed by an Edge Hill University professor to help patients understand their surgery and aftercare has won a national award.

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Published: Fri, 3 Dec 2010

Research project short-listed in Oscars of nursing

An exciting child health research project between Edge Hill University and Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has been short-listed for a prestigious award.

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Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2010

Ageing drug users face chronic health problems

Ageing drug users face chronic health problems and a reduced quality of life according to research by Edge Hill University.

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Published: Mon, 13 Sep 2010

MP turns nurse at University’s virtual hospital

West Lancashire’s MP swapped her political hat for some ‘hands on’ health care experience at Edge Hill University’s innovative real-life hospital setting.

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Published: Fri, 20 Aug 2010

Are you ‘Fit to Practise’?

A new web zone has been launched to help prospective health care students decide whether they are ‘fit to practise’.

Published: Thu, 5 Aug 2010

You are what you eat

With rising levels of diabetes and obesity across all ages, ill health related to poor nutrition is currently on everyone’s agenda. So, a degree course aimed at preventing these conditions has never been more timely.

Published: Mon, 5 Oct 2009

Safe from Harm?

The debate about the drug ecstasy and how it should be classified has been raging in academic circles for many years – with each new study eliciting frenzied headlines from a media hungry to find a new scapegoat for all the world’s ills.

Published: Mon, 5 Oct 2009

Moya Sutton

Top nurse at Alder Hey receives Edge Hill University award

Executive nurse at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Moya Sutton, has received an honorary Fellowship from Edge Hill University.

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Published: Tue, 28 Jul 2009

Performance on Prescription

Could dance be used in the campaign to combat obesity? Can drama rehabilitate patients and help them overcome serious illness?

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Published: Tue, 30 Jun 2009

Jane Morgan

Vote now for Jane Morgan as Woman of the Year 2009

Edge Hill's Head of Midwifery, Jane Morgan, has been named as a finalist in this year's Daily Post Woman of the Year 2009 competition.

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Published: Thu, 4 Jun 2009

North West Ambulance Service

What do you think when you see an ambulance?

Find out how you can train to the required clinical, professional and academic standards to be a paramedic at Edge Hill's Paramedic Practice information evening.

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Published: Wed, 1 Apr 2009

Student volunteer of the year

Student Volunteer of the Year

While most of her friends were thinking about boys and buying the latest clothes, 13-year-old Vikki Shacklady was starting her first volunteering job at a local charity shop. No wonder that, aged 25, she has just been voted Student Volunteer of the Year.

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Published: Thu, 26 Mar 2009

First on the scene

First on the Scene

Two bodies lie on the ground covered in blood. Paramedics rush to the scene while an ambulance stands nearby ready to ferry the victims to A&E.

Published: Thu, 26 Mar 2009

North West Ambulance Service

Ambulance staff in safe hands at Edge Hill

Edge Hill University has won a major contract to train paramedics for North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

Published: Fri, 9 Jan 2009

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Ever wondered what it's like in a real operating theatre?

Edge Hill University is holding a special open day at the Professional Excellence Centre in Bromborough on 24th September 2008, 12pm-8pm.

Published: Wed, 24 Sep 2008

NSS

Students say Edge Hill is top in the country for NHS placement

Edge Hill students have shown their high levels of satisfaction in this year's National Student Survey.

Published: Thu, 11 Sep 2008

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