Guest guest Posted October 14, 2004 Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 Hi Such a good idea! Last time I went to conference we did this it was fun but also a good motivater for me to participate and respons in discussions with a 'face in mind'. As a matter of interest which session are you refering to re workforce? I am doing a research project working with two PCTs to profile their nursing workforce and developing a HE response to help them meet their development needs, so such a session would be very helpful. Charlene Lecturer Public Health & Primary Care School of Nursing and Midwifery University of East Anglia Weavers Centre Hellesdon Hospital drayton High Road Norwich NR6 5BE Tel: 01603 421287 CPHVA conference I have been asked if many people are expecting to attend CPHVA conference this year and, if so, if we should arrange to meet up informally? It is often good to be able to put names and faces together. I am speaking at conference in a panel discussion about the NMC3 register standards on Thursday afternoon (which unfortunately clashes with a discussion about workforce that I would really like to be in, so will not mind if others ignore me and go elsewhere: please feed back!) I am only staying for the one day, as I have a major research meeting on the Friday, but will stay over on Thursday night in order to catch up with as many people/events as I can. Perhaps we could all plan to have an evening meal together somewhere, or just a drink earlier in the evening then on in smaller groups if we wish? It might be equally useful for other Senate members to meet on the Friday, as that tends to be the day most people attend, if at all. What does everyone think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2004 Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 I am unable to stay over night as have to be back home for the morning, so would favour an early evening drink on Thursday night if that suits others. It would be so good to put names to faces. Whittaker -----Original Message-----From: Cowley [mailto:sarah@...]Sent: 14 October 2004 11:19 Subject: CPHVA conferenceI have been asked if many people are expecting to attend CPHVA conference this year and, if so, if we should arrange to meet up informally? It is often good to be able to put names and faces together. I am speaking at conference in a panel discussion about the NMC3 register standards on Thursday afternoon (which unfortunately clashes with a discussion about workforce that I would really like to be in, so will not mind if others ignore me and go elsewhere: please feed back!) I am only staying for the one day, as I have a major research meeting on the Friday, but will stay over on Thursday night in order to catch up with as many people/events as I can. Perhaps we could all plan to have an evening meal together somewhere, or just a drink earlier in the evening then on in smaller groups if we wish? It might be equally useful for other Senate members to meet on the Friday, as that tends to be the day most people attend, if at all. What does everyone think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2004 Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 , I would love to meet up with SENATE members either day but as your time is limited could I suggest a drink in one of the bars in the early evening of Thursday? People can get into smaller groups for later in the evening? Best wishes Dalton Community Matron (Public Health) Guildford & Waverley PCT Tele: 01483 783273 Mobile: 07747 012053 Unless expressly stated otherwise, the information contained in this email is confidential and is intended only for the named recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient you must not copy, distribute, or take any action or reliance upon it to do so is strictly prohibited and be unlawful. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender and delete the message. Thank you for your cooperation. CPHVA conference I have been asked if many people are expecting to attend CPHVA conference this year and, if so, if we should arrange to meet up informally? It is often good to be able to put names and faces together. I am speaking at conference in a panel discussion about the NMC3 register standards on Thursday afternoon (which unfortunately clashes with a discussion about workforce that I would really like to be in, so will not mind if others ignore me and go elsewhere: please feed back!) I am only staying for the one day, as I have a major research meeting on the Friday, but will stay over on Thursday night in order to catch up with as many people/events as I can. Perhaps we could all plan to have an evening meal together somewhere, or just a drink earlier in the evening then on in smaller groups if we wish? It might be equally useful for other Senate members to meet on the Friday, as that tends to be the day most people attend, if at all. What does everyone think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2004 Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 Hi Count me in for a Thursday drink/meal. I leave evening of Friday. I am Chairing a research session on Thursady afternoon - see you there !, presenting on Friday afternoon 'Prevention of non-accidental head injury (shaken baby syndrome)' and may also be found at the research clinic if anyone wants to make contact there. Dr Coles PhD BA RHV RGN Research Fellow Department of Child Health, Community Section Cardiff University, Wales College of Medicine First Floor, Academic Centre Llandough Hospital Cardiff CF64 2XX Telephone Direct line/message service 02920 715479 Secretary 02920 716932/33/34 Fax 02920 350140 >>> sarah@... 14/10/04 11:19 AM >>> I have been asked if many people are expecting to attend CPHVA conference this year and, if so, if we should arrange to meet up informally? It is often good to be able to put names and faces together. I am speaking at conference in a panel discussion about the NMC3 register standards on Thursday afternoon (which unfortunately clashes with a discussion about workforce that I would really like to be in, so will not mind if others ignore me and go elsewhere: please feed back!) I am only staying for the one day, as I have a major research meeting on the Friday, but will stay over on Thursday night in order to catch up with as many people/events as I can. Perhaps we could all plan to have an evening meal together somewhere, or just a drink earlier in the evening then on in smaller groups if we wish? It might be equally useful for other Senate members to meet on the Friday, as that tends to be the day most people attend, if at all. What does everyone think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2004 Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 I will be there with an Hv colleague Pat Lloyd speaking on Friday about our working on parenting outcomes. Will be happy to meet up with people for an eraly evening drink on Thursday. Sally On Oct 14 2004, Cowley wrote: > > I have been asked if many people are expecting to attend CPHVA > conference this year and, if so, if we should arrange to meet up > informally? It is often good to be able to put names and faces together. > > I am speaking at conference in a panel discussion about the NMC3 > register standards on Thursday afternoon (which unfortunately clashes > with a discussion about workforce that I would really like to be in, so > will not mind if others ignore me and go elsewhere: please feed back!) > I am only staying for the one day, as I have a major research meeting > on the Friday, but will stay over on Thursday night in order to catch up > with as many people/events as I can. Perhaps we could all plan to have > an evening meal together somewhere, or just a drink earlier in the > evening then on in smaller groups if we wish? It might be equally > useful for other Senate members to meet on the Friday, as that tends to > be the day most people attend, if at all. > > What does everyone think? > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2004 Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 Would love to but won't be around in the evening Ann CPHVA conference > > I have been asked if many people are expecting to attend CPHVA > conference this year and, if so, if we should arrange to meet up > informally? It is often good to be able to put names and faces together. > > I am speaking at conference in a panel discussion about the NMC3 > register standards on Thursday afternoon (which unfortunately clashes > with a discussion about workforce that I would really like to be in, so > will not mind if others ignore me and go elsewhere: please feed back!) > I am only staying for the one day, as I have a major research meeting > on the Friday, but will stay over on Thursday night in order to catch up > with as many people/events as I can. Perhaps we could all plan to have > an evening meal together somewhere, or just a drink earlier in the > evening then on in smaller groups if we wish? It might be equally > useful for other Senate members to meet on the Friday, as that tends to > be the day most people attend, if at all. > > What does everyone think? > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2004 Report Share Posted October 15, 2004 Charlene, I don't have the programme in front of me, as I have it at work, but I was thinking of the session with Ennals (Chief Exec. of National Children's Bureau and Head of the Task Group on developing the children's workforce) and Naomi Eisenstadt (head of National Sure Start) who I believe are speaking at 2.30pm on Thursday afternoon. I met Naomi in passing at a meeting yesterday, where she referred to the challenge of plans to expand and develop the children's workforce, and the requirement for everyone who works with children to have achieved the core standards, developed by 'skills for health.' A challenge for health visitors and school nurses, certainly, as the core standards for working with children are not part of the NMC3 standards. I didn't have an opportunity to follow this up in discussion at all, so hope some people who know about the new training standards will be in that session, so they can feed back about what is said, and feed back to the speakers about the standards we are now working with. best wishes Lobo Charlene Mrs (NAM) x652 wrote: >Hi >Such a good idea! Last time I went to conference we did this it was fun but >also a good motivater for me to participate and respons in discussions with >a 'face in mind'. >As a matter of interest which session are you refering to re workforce? I >am doing a research project working with two PCTs to profile their nursing >workforce and developing a HE response to help them meet their development >needs, so such a session would be very helpful. >Charlene > >Lecturer Public Health & Primary Care >School of Nursing and Midwifery >University of East Anglia >Weavers Centre >Hellesdon Hospital >drayton High Road >Norwich NR6 5BE > >Tel: 01603 421287 > > > CPHVA conference > > > >I have been asked if many people are expecting to attend CPHVA >conference this year and, if so, if we should arrange to meet up >informally? It is often good to be able to put names and faces together. > >I am speaking at conference in a panel discussion about the NMC3 >register standards on Thursday afternoon (which unfortunately clashes >with a discussion about workforce that I would really like to be in, so >will not mind if others ignore me and go elsewhere: please feed back!) > I am only staying for the one day, as I have a major research meeting >on the Friday, but will stay over on Thursday night in order to catch up >with as many people/events as I can. Perhaps we could all plan to have >an evening meal together somewhere, or just a drink earlier in the >evening then on in smaller groups if we wish? It might be equally >useful for other Senate members to meet on the Friday, as that tends to >be the day most people attend, if at all. > >What does everyone think? > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2004 Report Share Posted October 15, 2004 Dear , I am down for a session last thing on the Friday - would love to see Senators, but will miss you, on Thursday, alas. Woody. P.S. Cheryll has asked me to do a 'research surgery': Senate members with research questions, do please try it out... CPHVA conference > > I have been asked if many people are expecting to attend CPHVA > conference this year and, if so, if we should arrange to meet up > informally? It is often good to be able to put names and faces together. > > I am speaking at conference in a panel discussion about the NMC3 > register standards on Thursday afternoon (which unfortunately clashes > with a discussion about workforce that I would really like to be in, so > will not mind if others ignore me and go elsewhere: please feed back!) > I am only staying for the one day, as I have a major research meeting > on the Friday, but will stay over on Thursday night in order to catch up > with as many people/events as I can. Perhaps we could all plan to have > an evening meal together somewhere, or just a drink earlier in the > evening then on in smaller groups if we wish? It might be equally > useful for other Senate members to meet on the Friday, as that tends to > be the day most people attend, if at all. > > What does everyone think? > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2004 Report Share Posted October 15, 2004 I'll be there too! Presumably we are talking about the bar in the hotel opposite the conference centre for the drink on Thurs? Frances Frances Appleby Principal Lecturer Programme Director BSc(Hons)/PGDip Community Health Care 020 7815 8014 applebfm@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 I first met Naomi about 20 years ago at some meeting regarding children when she was in a more lowly position than she is now. My abiding memory is of having a heated argument with her as she was absolutely scathing about health visitors although she appeared to know little about their role. Hope her knowledge and opinion of HVs have improved over the years! June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2004 Report Share Posted October 20, 2004 Have finally got around to looking at the programme for the CPHVA conference and see I completely dreamt a workforce presentation clashing with the panel discussion at 2.30pm on Thursday, although Ennals is speaking about the children's NSF. Sorry about my incompetence! I look forward to meeting up with as many as can make it on Thursday evening at around 5.45pm in the wine reception, ground floor entrance to the exhibition. best wishes > > > CPHVA conference > > >I have been asked if many people are expecting to attend CPHVA >conference this year and, if so, if we should arrange to meet up >informally? It is often good to be able to put names and faces >together. > >I am speaking at conference in a panel discussion about the NMC3 >register standards on Thursday afternoon (which unfortunately clashes >with a discussion about workforce that I would really like to be in, so >will not mind if others ignore me and go elsewhere: please feed back!) > I am only staying for the one day, as I have a major research meeting >on the Friday, but will stay over on Thursday night in order to catch up > >with as many people/events as I can. Perhaps we could all plan to have >an evening meal together somewhere, or just a drink earlier in the >evening then on in smaller groups if we wish? It might be equally >useful for other Senate members to meet on the Friday, as that tends to >be the day most people attend, if at all. > >What does everyone think? > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 I agree with you about Robyn martin's paper. For me Friday was highlighted by the papers presented by 1 to 1 about Hv's impact on relationship difficulties in the post natal period and Robyn Pound's presentation .. and the glass of wine she and I had and a great chat afterwards!! Ann Re: CPHVA conference > > Having put on a long message about the serious stuff: some good stuff! > It was great to see so many colleagues in Harrogate, and a privilege to > have a 'Senate dinner' for a whole gang of us. > > Robyn 's paper about public health and human rights was > particularly thought-provoking and enjoyable: drawing out the way that > laws on public health might, and indeed do, contravene human rights at > times. I do hope she will publish it in Community Practitioner. I was > only able to stay on Thursday, having to head back to London for a big > research meeting yesterday, so I hope there were some highlights on the > other days as well. > > best wishes > > > > > Cowley wrote: > >>Have finally got around to looking at the programme for the CPHVA >>conference and see I completely dreamt a workforce presentation >>clashing with the panel discussion at 2.30pm on Thursday, although >> Ennals is speaking about the children's NSF. Sorry about my >>incompetence! >> >>I look forward to meeting up with as many as can make it on Thursday >>evening at around 5.45pm in the wine reception, ground floor entrance >>to the exhibition. best wishes >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 Yes, let's meet at the wine reception in the conference hall on Thursday (say, in the foyer of the conference centre? Unless anyone has a more precise place to suggest in the conference centre), and perhaps for those who wish to or are not around on Thursday in the reception of the Marriott Hotel at about 7pm, which will allow an early enough meal for anyone who wants to go on later to the party. best wishes Ann Girling wrote: That sounds good .. any particular place? Ann Re: Fw: Conference Last year, Senate members met and had a really good get-together early evening meal at CPHVA conference. Shall we plan to do that again this year? If so, are Thursday or Friday best? best wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 That's fine - are we saying 6? Ann Re: Fw: Conference Last year, Senate members met and had a really good get-together early evening meal at CPHVA conference. Shall we plan to do that again this year? If so, are Thursday or Friday best? best wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 Sounds great will see you at wine reception on Thursday. Maggie Re: Fw: Conference Last year, Senate members met and had a really good get-together early evening meal at CPHVA conference. Shall we plan to do that again this year? If so, are Thursday or Friday best? best wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 Me too , Sam Page my clinical services manager is also joining us. Let's hope it's not too wet and windy! Regards, June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 Apologies that my confusing message about where to meet at the CPHVA conference meant that we had a 'split group' meeting for dinner at two different places on Thursday, instead of one place on Thursday and one on Friday. I hope all who went enjoyed the conference; I arrived on Thursday and had to leave before end-of-day on Friday, not really long enough to get a feel for the whole thing. I was encouraged, though, by Gail Cartmail's speech, which seemed very measured and went through all the many things the union have been doing on our behalf, including lots of activity challenging Commissioning a Patient-led NHS and the spate of cuts around in primary care at the moment. Any other high spots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 I liked your report on the D-SCOVER survey. It will be interesting to see how it may influence Future Directions for Health Visiting. After many working years of health visiting the change to an academic post these past 5 years has given me lots to reflect on. The thing that came to mind during your presentation was how little has changed in the hv role, but yet how complex life is for clients, policy makers and service delivery. The answer I am sure is an expanded workforce trained for these challenges and assisted by a range of skilled support workers. More clarity of role, clearer expression of outcomes, and intersectoral working is what I see as the way forward. I wonder how much the desire by others to influence change in health visiting has really made a difference? I also enjoyed meeting aquaintances and finding that the shaken baby/protecting heads work still fullfils a need. I think Woody is memorable for his antics - piloting will never again seem so dull! Was the hedgehog quote original and can I use it for a prevention plug? Lots else of interest especially Mike on Implementing public health research using a partnership approach. A more positive mood than last year I thought? I am sorry if I inadvertantly contributed to the muddle over where to meet but I had dropped off the SENATE mail list and was not up to date in last minute plans so just went with the flow. Dr Coles PhD BA RHV RGN Research Fellow Department of Child Health, Community Section Cardiff University, Wales College of Medicine First Floor, Academic Centre Llandough Hospital Cardiff CF64 2XX Telephone Direct line/message service 02920 715479 Secretary 02920 716932/33/34 Fax 02920 350140 >>> sarah@... 11/15/05 1:44 pm >>> Apologies that my confusing message about where to meet at the CPHVA conference meant that we had a 'split group' meeting for dinner at two different places on Thursday, instead of one place on Thursday and one on Friday. I hope all who went enjoyed the conference; I arrived on Thursday and had to leave before end-of-day on Friday, not really long enough to get a feel for the whole thing. I was encouraged, though, by Gail Cartmail's speech, which seemed very measured and went through all the many things the union have been doing on our behalf, including lots of activity challenging Commissioning a Patient-led NHS and the spate of cuts around in primary care at the moment. Any other high spots? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 I liked your report on the D-SCOVER survey. It will be interesting to see how it may influence Future Directions for Health Visiting. After many working years of health visiting the change to an academic post these past 5 years has given me lots to reflect on. The thing that came to mind during your presentation was how little has changed in the hv role, but yet how complex life is for clients, policy makers and service delivery. The answer I am sure is an expanded workforce trained for these challenges and assisted by a range of skilled support workers. More clarity of role, clearer expression of outcomes, and intersectoral working is what I see as the way forward. I wonder how much the desire by others to influence change in health visiting has really made a difference? I also enjoyed meeting aquaintances and finding that the shaken baby/protecting heads work still fullfils a need. I think Woody is memorable for his antics - piloting will never again seem so dull! Was the hedgehog quote original and can I use it for a prevention plug? Lots else of interest especially Mike on Implementing public health research using a partnership approach. A more positive mood than last year I thought? I am sorry if I inadvertantly contributed to the muddle over where to meet but I had dropped off the SENATE mail list and was not up to date in last minute plans so just went with the flow. Dr Coles PhD BA RHV RGN Research Fellow Department of Child Health, Community Section Cardiff University, Wales College of Medicine First Floor, Academic Centre Llandough Hospital Cardiff CF64 2XX Telephone Direct line/message service 02920 715479 Secretary 02920 716932/33/34 Fax 02920 350140 >>> sarah@... 11/15/05 1:44 pm >>> Apologies that my confusing message about where to meet at the CPHVA conference meant that we had a 'split group' meeting for dinner at two different places on Thursday, instead of one place on Thursday and one on Friday. I hope all who went enjoyed the conference; I arrived on Thursday and had to leave before end-of-day on Friday, not really long enough to get a feel for the whole thing. I was encouraged, though, by Gail Cartmail's speech, which seemed very measured and went through all the many things the union have been doing on our behalf, including lots of activity challenging Commissioning a Patient-led NHS and the spate of cuts around in primary care at the moment. Any other high spots? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 Thanks for your kind words, . I would have liked a bit more discussion, and thank you Ann, for your careful question which allowed me to expand a bit more on the issues. I am actually quite excited by some of the results of the survey, particularly the ability to have 'hard data' to show that working all the time with mothers and babies does not mean this is a narrow way of working: that is only the base from which to reach out to so many other vulnerable or needy groups in the community. I am worried, though, about how limited the core programme/universal service is in so many areas: just one (new birth) visit as the norm in at least 40% of places. It is always good to catch up with old friends and colleagues, as well. Coles wrote: I liked your report on the D-SCOVER survey. It will be interesting to see how it may influence Future Directions for Health Visiting. After many working years of health visiting the change to an academic post these past 5 years has given me lots to reflect on. The thing that came to mind during your presentation was how little has changed in the hv role, but yet how complex life is for clients, policy makers and service delivery. The answer I am sure is an expanded workforce trained for these challenges and assisted by a range of skilled support workers. More clarity of role, clearer expression of outcomes, and intersectoral working is what I see as the way forward. I wonder how much the desire by others to influence change in health visiting has really made a difference? I also enjoyed meeting aquaintances and finding that the shaken baby/protecting heads work still fullfils a need. I think Woody is memorable for his antics - piloting will never again seem so dull! Was the hedgehog quote original and can I use it for a prevention plug? Lots else of interest especially Mike on Implementing public health research using a partnership approach. A more positive mood than last year I thought? I am sorry if I inadvertantly contributed to the muddle over where to meet but I had dropped off the SENATE mail list and was not up to date in last minute plans so just went with the flow. Dr Coles PhD BA RHV RGN Research Fellow Department of Child Health, Community Section Cardiff University, Wales College of Medicine First Floor, Academic Centre Llandough Hospital Cardiff CF64 2XX Telephone Direct line/message service 02920 715479 Secretary 02920 716932/33/34 Fax 02920 350140 sarah@... 11/15/05 1:44 pm >>> Apologies that my confusing message about where to meet at the CPHVA conference meant that we had a 'split group' meeting for dinner at two different places on Thursday, instead of one place on Thursday and one on Friday. I hope all who went enjoyed the conference; I arrived on Thursday and had to leave before end-of-day on Friday, not really long enough to get a feel for the whole thing. I was encouraged, though, by Gail Cartmail's speech, which seemed very measured and went through all the many things the union have been doing on our behalf, including lots of activity challenging Commissioning a Patient-led NHS and the spate of cuts around in primary care at the moment. Any other high spots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 Thanks for your kind words, . I would have liked a bit more discussion, and thank you Ann, for your careful question which allowed me to expand a bit more on the issues. I am actually quite excited by some of the results of the survey, particularly the ability to have 'hard data' to show that working all the time with mothers and babies does not mean this is a narrow way of working: that is only the base from which to reach out to so many other vulnerable or needy groups in the community. I am worried, though, about how limited the core programme/universal service is in so many areas: just one (new birth) visit as the norm in at least 40% of places. It is always good to catch up with old friends and colleagues, as well. Coles wrote: I liked your report on the D-SCOVER survey. It will be interesting to see how it may influence Future Directions for Health Visiting. After many working years of health visiting the change to an academic post these past 5 years has given me lots to reflect on. The thing that came to mind during your presentation was how little has changed in the hv role, but yet how complex life is for clients, policy makers and service delivery. The answer I am sure is an expanded workforce trained for these challenges and assisted by a range of skilled support workers. More clarity of role, clearer expression of outcomes, and intersectoral working is what I see as the way forward. I wonder how much the desire by others to influence change in health visiting has really made a difference? I also enjoyed meeting aquaintances and finding that the shaken baby/protecting heads work still fullfils a need. I think Woody is memorable for his antics - piloting will never again seem so dull! Was the hedgehog quote original and can I use it for a prevention plug? Lots else of interest especially Mike on Implementing public health research using a partnership approach. A more positive mood than last year I thought? I am sorry if I inadvertantly contributed to the muddle over where to meet but I had dropped off the SENATE mail list and was not up to date in last minute plans so just went with the flow. Dr Coles PhD BA RHV RGN Research Fellow Department of Child Health, Community Section Cardiff University, Wales College of Medicine First Floor, Academic Centre Llandough Hospital Cardiff CF64 2XX Telephone Direct line/message service 02920 715479 Secretary 02920 716932/33/34 Fax 02920 350140 sarah@... 11/15/05 1:44 pm >>> Apologies that my confusing message about where to meet at the CPHVA conference meant that we had a 'split group' meeting for dinner at two different places on Thursday, instead of one place on Thursday and one on Friday. I hope all who went enjoyed the conference; I arrived on Thursday and had to leave before end-of-day on Friday, not really long enough to get a feel for the whole thing. I was encouraged, though, by Gail Cartmail's speech, which seemed very measured and went through all the many things the union have been doing on our behalf, including lots of activity challenging Commissioning a Patient-led NHS and the spate of cuts around in primary care at the moment. Any other high spots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 I'm sorry I missed the SENATE get together but got talking and the time passed me by! Highlights were Victor Adebowle whi I thought was inspirational and talking to lots of people. I was very disappointed by the first day and particular saddened at the lack of profesional leadership and direction with so many people struggling out there. But I agree, , Gail was heartening! Ann Re: Fw: CPHVA Conference Apologies that my confusing message about where to meet at the CPHVA conference meant that we had a 'split group' meeting for dinner at two different places on Thursday, instead of one place on Thursday and one on Friday. I hope all who went enjoyed the conference; I arrived on Thursday and had to leave before end-of-day on Friday, not really long enough to get a feel for the whole thing.I was encouraged, though, by Gail Cartmail's speech, which seemed very measured and went through all the many things the union have been doing on our behalf, including lots of activity challenging Commissioning a Patient-led NHS and the spate of cuts around in primary care at the moment. Any other high spots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 Another thing i enjoyed was presenting my research as a poster and getting enthused about it again! there was quite a lot of interest shown and some key concerns about supervision and competences and HV education in terms of working in a "therapeutic relationship". Some one suggested that I should attach my poster to SENATE .. would people be interested and is that appropriate? Ann Ann Re: Fw: CPHVA Conference Thanks for your kind words, . I would have liked a bit more discussion, and thank you Ann, for your careful question which allowed me to expand a bit more on the issues. I am actually quite excited by some of the results of the survey, particularly the ability to have 'hard data' to show that working all the time with mothers and babies does not mean this is a narrow way of working: that is only the base from which to reach out to so many other vulnerable or needy groups in the community. I am worried, though, about how limited the core programme/universal service is in so many areas: just one (new birth) visit as the norm in at least 40% of places. It is always good to catch up with old friends and colleagues, as well. Coles wrote: I liked your report on the D-SCOVER survey. It will be interesting to see how it may influence Future Directions for Health Visiting. After many working years of health visiting the change to an academic post these past 5 years has given me lots to reflect on. The thing that came to mind during your presentation was how little has changed in the hv role, but yet how complex life is for clients, policy makers and service delivery. The answer I am sure is an expanded workforce trained for these challenges and assisted by a range of skilled support workers. More clarity of role, clearer expression of outcomes, and intersectoral working is what I see as the way forward. I wonder how much the desire by others to influence change in health visiting has really made a difference? I also enjoyed meeting aquaintances and finding that the shaken baby/protecting heads work still fullfils a need. I think Woody is memorable for his antics - piloting will never again seem so dull! Was the hedgehog quote original and can I use it for a prevention plug? Lots else of interest especially Mike on Implementing public health research using a partnership approach. A more positive mood than last year I thought? I am sorry if I inadvertantly contributed to the muddle over where to meet but I had dropped off the SENATE mail list and was not up to date in last minute plans so just went with the flow. Dr Coles PhD BA RHV RGN Research Fellow Department of Child Health, Community Section Cardiff University, Wales College of Medicine First Floor, Academic Centre Llandough Hospital Cardiff CF64 2XX Telephone Direct line/message service 02920 715479 Secretary 02920 716932/33/34 Fax 02920 350140 sarah@... 11/15/05 1:44 pm >>> Apologies that my confusing message about where to meet at the CPHVA conference meant that we had a 'split group' meeting for dinner at two different places on Thursday, instead of one place on Thursday and one on Friday. I hope all who went enjoyed the conference; I arrived on Thursday and had to leave before end-of-day on Friday, not really long enough to get a feel for the whole thing. I was encouraged, though, by Gail Cartmail's speech, which seemed very measured and went through all the many things the union have been doing on our behalf, including lots of activity challenging Commissioning a Patient-led NHS and the spate of cuts around in primary care at the moment. Any other high spots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 Another thing i enjoyed was presenting my research as a poster and getting enthused about it again! there was quite a lot of interest shown and some key concerns about supervision and competences and HV education in terms of working in a "therapeutic relationship". Some one suggested that I should attach my poster to SENATE .. would people be interested and is that appropriate? Ann Ann Re: Fw: CPHVA Conference Thanks for your kind words, . I would have liked a bit more discussion, and thank you Ann, for your careful question which allowed me to expand a bit more on the issues. I am actually quite excited by some of the results of the survey, particularly the ability to have 'hard data' to show that working all the time with mothers and babies does not mean this is a narrow way of working: that is only the base from which to reach out to so many other vulnerable or needy groups in the community. I am worried, though, about how limited the core programme/universal service is in so many areas: just one (new birth) visit as the norm in at least 40% of places. It is always good to catch up with old friends and colleagues, as well. Coles wrote: I liked your report on the D-SCOVER survey. It will be interesting to see how it may influence Future Directions for Health Visiting. After many working years of health visiting the change to an academic post these past 5 years has given me lots to reflect on. The thing that came to mind during your presentation was how little has changed in the hv role, but yet how complex life is for clients, policy makers and service delivery. The answer I am sure is an expanded workforce trained for these challenges and assisted by a range of skilled support workers. More clarity of role, clearer expression of outcomes, and intersectoral working is what I see as the way forward. I wonder how much the desire by others to influence change in health visiting has really made a difference? I also enjoyed meeting aquaintances and finding that the shaken baby/protecting heads work still fullfils a need. I think Woody is memorable for his antics - piloting will never again seem so dull! Was the hedgehog quote original and can I use it for a prevention plug? Lots else of interest especially Mike on Implementing public health research using a partnership approach. A more positive mood than last year I thought? I am sorry if I inadvertantly contributed to the muddle over where to meet but I had dropped off the SENATE mail list and was not up to date in last minute plans so just went with the flow. Dr Coles PhD BA RHV RGN Research Fellow Department of Child Health, Community Section Cardiff University, Wales College of Medicine First Floor, Academic Centre Llandough Hospital Cardiff CF64 2XX Telephone Direct line/message service 02920 715479 Secretary 02920 716932/33/34 Fax 02920 350140 sarah@... 11/15/05 1:44 pm >>> Apologies that my confusing message about where to meet at the CPHVA conference meant that we had a 'split group' meeting for dinner at two different places on Thursday, instead of one place on Thursday and one on Friday. I hope all who went enjoyed the conference; I arrived on Thursday and had to leave before end-of-day on Friday, not really long enough to get a feel for the whole thing. I was encouraged, though, by Gail Cartmail's speech, which seemed very measured and went through all the many things the union have been doing on our behalf, including lots of activity challenging Commissioning a Patient-led NHS and the spate of cuts around in primary care at the moment. Any other high spots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 Ann, I would be very interested as I was not able to go to conference this year. Best wishes, Re: Fw: CPHVA Conference Thanks for your kind words, . I would have liked a bit more discussion, and thank you Ann, for your careful question which allowed me to expand a bit more on the issues. I am actually quite excited by some of the results of the survey, particularly the ability to have 'hard data' to show that working all the time with mothers and babies does not mean this is a narrow way of working: that is only the base from which to reach out to so many other vulnerable or needy groups in the community. I am worried, though, about how limited the core programme/universal service is in so many areas: just one (new birth) visit as the norm in at least 40% of places. It is always good to catch up with old friends and colleagues, as well. Coles wrote: I liked your report on the D-SCOVER survey. It will be interesting to see how it may influence Future Directions for Health Visiting. After many working years of health visiting the change to an academic post these past 5 years has given me lots to reflect on. The thing that came to mind during your presentation was how little has changed in the hv role, but yet how complex life is for clients, policy makers and service delivery. The answer I am sure is an expanded workforce trained for these challenges and assisted by a range of skilled support workers. More clarity of role, clearer expression of outcomes, and intersectoral working is what I see as the way forward. I wonder how much the desire by others to influence change in health visiting has really made a difference? I also enjoyed meeting aquaintances and finding that the shaken baby/protecting heads work still fullfils a need. I think Woody is memorable for his antics - piloting will never again seem so dull! Was the hedgehog quote original and can I use it for a prevention plug? Lots else of interest especially Mike on Implementing public health research using a partnership approach. A more positive mood than last year I thought? I am sorry if I inadvertantly contributed to the muddle over where to meet but I had dropped off the SENATE mail list and was not up to date in last minute plans so just went with the flow. Dr Coles PhD BA RHV RGN Research Fellow Department of Child Health, Community Section Cardiff University, Wales College of Medicine First Floor, Academic Centre Llandough Hospital Cardiff CF64 2XX Telephone Direct line/message service 02920 715479 Secretary 02920 716932/33/34 Fax 02920 350140 sarah@... 11/15/05 1:44 pm >>> Apologies that my confusing message about where to meet at the CPHVA conference meant that we had a 'split group' meeting for dinner at two different places on Thursday, instead of one place on Thursday and one on Friday. I hope all who went enjoyed the conference; I arrived on Thursday and had to leave before end-of-day on Friday, not really long enough to get a feel for the whole thing. I was encouraged, though, by Gail Cartmail's speech, which seemed very measured and went through all the many things the union have been doing on our behalf, including lots of activity challenging Commissioning a Patient-led NHS and the spate of cuts around in primary care at the moment. Any other high spots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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