 |
|
|
|
Submitted by: Tuula Rintala
December 20th 2011, 9:12am |
 This is the time to think about funding for the main EBMT 2012 as well as other travel opportunities for next year. We have established 3 types of travel grants for our members:
• Exchange Visit Scholarship
• Educational Travel Scholarship
• EBMT Conference Travel Scholarship
Exchange Visits
This is an opportunity for 2 members to carry out an exchange between 2 centres in different UK cities. The visit will focus on a specific area of care for patients undergoing stem cell transplantation (SCT) and help to improve communication and collaboration between UK centres. There are 2 grants available each year, each to the value of a £500 (maximum). The grants are given away only in pairs, meaning that an interested person/centre should collaborate with a nurse/allied health professional from another centre. These 2 colleagues should apply together for the scholarship. If a person cannot find an interested colleague then we can help to find a centre interested in the exchange programme. In order to qualify for one of these grants, applicants must:
- Be a nurse/allied health professional actively involved in SCT/haematology care
- Be a member of the EBMT (UK) NAP group and working in the UK
- Provide a biographical data sheet
- Give a brief description (max. 250 words) of their goals regarding the visit with specific areas of interest
- Provide a letter of approval from their work centre which must accompany the application
- Use the money for travel and accommodation only. The applicant must cover any costs exceeding the £500 provided.
- Share the experience within the EBMT (UK) NAP group as an oral presentation at an EBMT (UK) NAP group meeting
- Share the experience as an article in the latest news section of the website
The first half of the money will be given to the recipients after receiving the collaborative abstract ; the second half will be given after receiving the article for the latest news section written by at least both parties who received the scholarship.
Applications should be submitted to Lisa Hammond, secretary of the EBMT (UK) NAP before 31st December of each year (Contact through the website).
Educational Travel
This scholarship is awarded once a year and is to the value of £500. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a nurse/allied health professional actively involved in SCT/haematology care
- Be a member of the EBMT (UK) NAP group and working in the UK
- Provide a biographical data sheet
- Give a brief description (max. 250 words) of their goals during their educational visit with specific areas of interest
- Aim to improve clinical practice within their own unit as a direct result of the visit
- Provide a letter of approval from their work centre which must accompany the application
- Use the money for travel and accommodation only. The applicant must cover any costs exceeding the £500 provided.
- Share the experience within the EBMT (UK) NAP group as an oral presentation at an EBMT (UK) NAP group meeting
- Share the experience as an article in the latest news section of the website
The first half of the money will be given to the recipients after receiving the collaborative abstract for the meeting; the second half will be given after receiving the article for the latest news section written by at least both parties who received the scholarship.
Applications should be submitted to Lisa Hammond, secretary of the EBMT (UK) NAP before 31st December of each year (Contact through the website).
EBMT Conference Travel
There is 1 travel grant of £500 available each year for a nurse to attend the annual EBMT conference. The travel grant is aimed at both nurses and allied health professionals employed in the SCT setting in the UK. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a nurse/allied health professional and member of the EBMT (UK) NAP group actively involved in SCT/haematology care
- Be working in the UK
- Provide a biographical data sheet
- Submit an abstract for Poster or Oral presentation of 2500 characters to main EBMT by the deadline of each year and as per the abstract criteria.
- Provide a letter of approval from their work centre which must accompany the application
- Use the money for travel and accommodation only. The applicant must cover any costs exceeding the £500.
- Share the experience within the EBMT (UK) NAP group as an oral presentation at an EBMT (UK) NAP group meeting
- Share the experience as an article in the latest news section of the website
The first half of the money will be given to the recipients after receiving the collaborative abstract for the meeting; the second half will be given after receiving the article for the latest news section written by at least both parties who received the scholarship.
Only those nurses and allied professionals who have successfully submitted an abstract to main EBMT are eligible for this grant.
Applications should be submitted to Lisa Hammond, secretary of the EBMT (UK) NAP before January 1st of each year (Contact through the website).
|
|
Submitted by: Tuula Rintala
December 18th 2011, 7:04pm |
 We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all of you who have received an invitation to present either an oral or a poster presentation in Geneva April 2012. The Scientific Committee (pictured) shifted through well over 100 abstracts from all over Europe but also as far as Australia and the US to put together an interesting and exciting programme for EBMT 2012.
If you are now starting to plan your trip and are looking for funding, have a look at details on both on travel & educational scholarships on both the main EBMT website (www.ebmt.org) and on the UK NAP site (www.ebmt.co.uk). Deadlines for scholarships are found on the sites.
|
|
Submitted by: Louise McNamara
November 2nd 2011, 6:08pm |
 In writing a summary of how the educational scholarship awarded by the European Group for Blood and Bone Marrow Transplantation (UK) Nurses and Allied Health Professionals (EBMT (UK) NAP) has been of great benefit I am returning to my original application to review the goals and areas of specific interest, which I identified at the time.
I had an opportunity to embark on a research project and was keen to explore an area of patient experience of haematopoietic transplantation. Therefore, to attend this specialist conference was a chance to network with clinical staff and to find out more about the current topical areas of research and development across Europe.
I have worked in oncology and haematology for the past six years and been constantly in awe of the ways in which patients cope with aggressive chemotherapy regimes, radiation and long periods of time in hospital often in isolation. Short and longer term side effects of treatments have an on-going effect on patients’ experiences and quality of life, not least the physically and emotionally draining effects of graft versus host disease (GVHD).
One of the clinical developments which came about as a direct result of the BMT team attending the Paris conference has been the introduction of extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) as a treatment for the acute phase of GVHD. Currently, patients with chronic GVHD have been treated in our dermatology department situated in a different hospital to that where stem cell transplants take place (though part of the same Trust). As ECP was being considered as an earlier intervention than previously, it became an increased risk for acutely unwell patients to transfer and receive therapy in an ambulatory setting. I admit to being somewhat nervous by the rapid introduction of a procedure taking us into unchartered territory in terms of knowledge and expertise, with limited evidence as to its efficacy. Within a relatively short space of time and gargantuan team effort, standard operating procedures were written, training programmes developed and ECP became a reality for a number of patients with steroid refractory/ dependent aGVHD both in the haematology ward and day unit setting. Doubtless, the clinical outcomes will be reported at a future meeting.
A specific interest of mine is the quality of life for patients surviving acute life threatening illness, the longer term physical, psychological and psychosocial effects and their future health needs as well as the contribution nurses can make to actively support patients through the diagnostic, treatment and survival phases. Therefore, presentations from nurses including topics such as high risk transplantation, ethical considerations, palliative care, supportive and ambulatory care and survivorship were all highly relevant. Similarly, the conference presented many opportunities to visit commercial stands and to hear about novel therapies and products to treat conditions such as mucositis and poor nutritional status.
Not least were the networking opportunities afforded on this visit, both professionally and socially. It was a great opportunity to meet up with new and established colleagues on the London circuit and beyond! It was inspiring to learn of the work of the EBMT committee in terms of supporting education and research for nurses and developing innovative ways to support patients and their families.
In times when it can be difficult to secure funding to attend conferences, it is very helpful to be able to seek help from a number of different sources and amazing how quickly numerous channels of support make it possible.
All told, I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have been awarded this scholarship and feel it has been the springboard to instigate a piece of patient centred research which I hope to share in the future.
Liz Dunn, September 2011
|
|
Submitted by: Tuula Rintala
October 5th 2011, 4:15pm |
 Beverly Horne, a research nurse from Leeds and a poster prize winner in our June EBMT (UK) NAP meeting has been awarded a grant from the main EBMT Nurses group to atten a Study Day at University Hospital Zurich on November 5th 2011. The Committee decided to put Beverly forward for the grant based on her abstract on Allograft Information Exchange (ALLINEX) Phase 1 evaluation.
The meeting in Zurich is organised by the EBMT Swiss Nurses Working Group in cooperation with EBMT Nurses Group. The pan-European speakers will be covering a wide range of topics such as: New Strategies for diagnosing and classifying MDS; Mobilization and Apheresis; and New Trends in HSCT. The full programme is available on http://www.congrex.ch/study-ebmt2011. |
|
Submitted by: Hollie Pope
September 22nd 2011, 4:23pm |
 You are invited to join fellow BMT colleagues for the EBMT (UK) NAP Winter Meeting, which we will this year be holding at the Manchester Conference Centre (MCC) on Friday November 18th.
Presenting a diverse and interactive agenda, tailored to offer you the opportunities to learn, understand, explore, examine and be involved in discussing the BMT matters which are important to you.
Agenda highlights to include:
- Infections complicating stem cell transplantation.
- Real case study discussions - vignettes with audience participation.
- Guest BMT Social worker.
- Care of the older HSCT recipient: A physical and psychological perspective.
- Psycho-Social Issues for Teenagers/Young Adults.
- Paediatric BMT.
- The East of Scotland Haematology Nurse Group use of the virtual classroom environment in the provision of continuous professional development through a Macmillan online lecture series.
- Developing nurse competency in bone marrow biopsy: a structured training programme.
- Scientific poster competition.
- Informative stem cell mobilisation and ECP patient experience discussions with guest speakers.
Be sure not to miss out on the latest in BMT news - join us at the Winter Meeting. Registration is quick, easy and only £25. Sign up today via the Meetings page.
We hope to see you in Manchester!
|
|
Submitted by: Louise McNamara
August 9th 2011, 10:23am |
 We’re delighted to welcome Marie Waller as a new member to our committee. A call for applications was made in March 2011 and the elections took place at our 40th Educational Meeting in London on 30 June 2011.
Marie has been working in Haematology and Stem Cell Transplant for 11 years. She has worked at the Manchester Royal Infirmary in her current role as transplant coordinator for nearly 5 of these. The Manchester Royal Infirmary undertake around 90+ transplants a year (Mud, sibling, cord and auto) and are involved in numerous transplant related clinical trials. She has also worked at the Christie.
She has attended the EBMT conference several times submitting work as poster and oral presentations. Of note is the Myeloma Patient Pathway she developed with a colleague.
Locally, she has set up a weekly education programme, is a member of the North West Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist Group (NWHNG) and earlier this year arranged a transplant nurses’ conference which was attended by 120 delegates from all over the UK.
The department she works in has recently undertaken their JACIE inspection and she is an active member of the JACIE and quality team.
We look forward to working with her and adding her valuable skills to our committee.
Congratulations Marie!
|
|
Submitted by: Hollie
July 22nd 2011, 5:24pm |
 The EBMT (UK) NAP 41ST Meeting will be held in Manchester in November 2011.
Further details to follow. |
|
Submitted by: Louise McNamara
May 14th 2011, 8:47am |
 Registration is now open for the EBMT (UK) NAP's 40th study day on Thursday, 30 June 2011. We haven't been to London for a few years and we hope you'll be pleased with the fantastic venue we've chosen in Portland Place - 'The Academy of Medical Sciences'. To make the registration process easier, it can now all be done on-line, including payment. Thanks to our sponsors, we are able to keep the costs to our members as low as possible and the cost for the whole day, including all refreshements is only £25.
We have prepared a packed and varied programme with lots of topical and practical sessions. We are offering the unique opportunity for attendees to bring posters that were exhibited at EBMT in Paris 2011 - the most thought-provoking with be awarded a prize of £100!
We are focused on involving Patients, Family and Friends in our meetings and are offering a dedicated programme to run parallel to the nurses and allied professionals' meeting.
Details of sessions, speakers and the registration process can be found in the 'meetings' section.
We look forward to seeing you all in London! |
|
Submitted by: Louise McNamara
May 3rd 2011, 3:30pm |
 The 5th edition of JACIE standards has just published the draft copy which is available in our links section. Have a look because there are many changes for nurses. |
|
Submitted by: Louise McNamara
April 22nd 2011, 10:31am |
 We were very pleased to award two of our members scholarships to attend the recent EBMT meeting in Paris, 3 - 6 April 2011.
1. Educational Scholarship
Liz Dunn, Matron at Guy's Hospital, has started her PhD and wanted to attend the meeting to explore the current key issues in stem cell transplant ation and gauge what should be applied to her studies. We wish Liz all the best of luck and will be inviting her to our meeting in Manchester on 17 November 2011 to update us on her progress.
2. EBMT Travel Scholarship
Tom Marler-Hauser, Charge Nurse at King's College Hospital, submitted an abstract that was accepted for poster presentation. It explores an early warning score for the deteriorating stem cell transplant patient. We look forward to Tom presenting this at our London meeting on 30 June 2011.
All our scholarships are again available for 2011 - this presents a fabulous opportunity for members to tap into funds.
The 3 scholarships available are:
• Exchange Visit Scholarship (Deadline 31 July 2011 )
• Educational Travel Scholarship (Deadline 31 December 2011)
• EBMT Conference Travel Scholarship (Deadline 1 January 2011)
Please contact a committee member via the website if you're interesed in applying.
|
|
Submitted by: Louise McNamara
March 2nd 2011, 6:16pm |
 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a member of the EBMT (UK) NAP group to join the committee. Please contact a member of the committee to express your interest. We would be particularly keen to hear from members who have an interest in support groups for stem cell transplant patients, their families and friends as this is an area we're looking to expand.
We will be making a further announcement at the national group meeting at main EBMT in Paris on 4 April 2011 (12H30 in Room 226M). You're all welcome to attend for a catch-up, snacks and nibbles!
|
|
Submitted by: Louise McNamara
February 23rd 2011, 6:01pm |
 The EBMT (UK) NAP group committee will be hosting a 'nibbles and wine' lunch at main EBMT in Paris. All UK nurses and allied health professaionals attending main EBMT are very welomce to join us. We'll be presenting what the group has achieved in the past 12 months and what we have planned for 2011. It is also an ideal opportunity to network and make new contacts with colleagues working within the field of stem cell transplantation in the UK.
So please save the following details!
Date: Monday 4 April, 2011
Time: 12H30
Venue: Room 226M, Le Palais des Congrès, Paris, France
Au Revoir!! |
|
Submitted by: Louise McNamara
December 8th 2010, 8:48am |
 Attention All Members!!
The countdown for applications for the EBMT (UK) NAP scholarships for 2011 has started - you'd better be quick!! Especially if you need funding to present your abstract at main EBMT in Paris. In these austere times - funding should not be sniffed at and we are very grateful to our sponsors who have ensured we can continue to offer these great opportunities for travel and study.
The 3 scholarships available are:
• Exchange Visit Scholarship (Deadline 31 December 2010)
• Educational Travel Scholarship (Deadline 31 December 2010)
• EBMT Conference Travel Scholarship (Deadline 1 January 2011)
Please submit applications to Lisa Hammond (Secretary to EBMT(UK)NAP). Her contact details are available through the committee pages.
All the details of what is needed can be found in the 'Latest News' post of 2 September 2010.
Please contact the committee if you have any questions about the travel opportunities.
GOOD LUCK!!
|
|
Submitted by: Louise McNamara
September 2nd 2010, 1:37pm |
 Travel Scholarships
Fantastic news! We have established 3 types of travel grants for our members:
• Exchange Visit Scholarship
• Educational Travel Scholarship
• EBMT Conference Travel Scholarship
Exchange Visits
This is an opportunity for 2 members to carry out an exchange between 2 centres in different UK cities. The visit will focus on a specific area of care for patients undergoing stem cell transplantation (SCT) and help to improve communication and collaboration between UK centres. There are 2 grants available each year, each to the value of a £500 (maximum). The grants are given away only in pairs, meaning that an interested person/centre should collaborate with a nurse/allied heath professional from another centre. These 2 colleagues should apply together for the scholarship. If a person cannot find an interested colleague then we can help to find a centre interested in the exchange programme. In order to qualify for one of these grants, applicants must:
- Be a nurse/allied health professional actively involved in SCT/haematology care
- Be a member of the EBMT (UK) NAP group and working in the UK
- Provide a biographical data sheet
- Give a brief description (max. 250 words) of their goals regarding the visit with specific areas of interest
- Provide a letter of approval from their work centre which must accompany the application
- Use the money for travel and accommodation only. The applicant must cover any costs exceeding the £500 provided.
- Share the experience within the EBMT (UK) NAP group as an oral presentation at an EBMT (UK) NAP group meeting
- Share the experience as an article in the latest news section of the website
The first half of the money will be given to the recipients after receiving the collaborative abstract ; the second half will be given after receiving the article for the latest news section written by at least both parties who received the scholarship.
Applications should be submitted to Lisa Hammond, secretary of the EBMT (UK) NAP before 31st December of each year (Contact through the website).
Educational Travel
This scholarship is awarded once a year and is to the value of £500. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a nurse/allied health professional actively involved in SCT/haematology care
- Be a member of the EBMT (UK) NAP group and working in the UK
- Provide a biographical data sheet
- Give a brief description (max. 250 words) of their goals during their educational visit with specific areas of interest
- Aim to improve clinical practice within their own unit as a direct result of the visit
- Provide a letter of approval from their work centre which must accompany the application
- Use the money for travel and accommodation only. The applicant must cover any costs exceeding the £500 provided.
- Share the experience within the EBMT (UK) NAP group as an oral presentation at an EBMT (UK) NAP group meeting
- Share the experience as an article in the latest news section of the website
The first half of the money will be given to the recipients after receiving the collaborative abstract for the meeting; the second half will be given after receiving the article for the latest news section written by at least both parties who received the scholarship.
Applications should be submitted to Lisa Hammond, secretary of the EBMT (UK) NAP before 31st December of each year (Contact through the website).
EBMT Conference Travel
There is 1 travel grant of £500 available each year for a nurse to attend the annual EBMT conference. The travel grant is aimed at both nurses and allied health professionals employed in the SCT setting in the UK. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a nurse/allied health professional and member of the EBMT (UK) NAP group actively involved in SCT/haematology care
- Be working in the UK
- Provide a biographical data sheet
- Submit an abstract for Poster or Oral presentation of 2500 characters to main EBMT by the deadline of each year and as per the abstract criteria.
- Provide a letter of approval from their work centre which must accompany the application
- Use the money for travel and accommodation only. The applicant must cover any costs exceeding the £500.
- Share the experience within the EBMT (UK) NAP group as an oral presentation at an EBMT (UK) NAP group meeting
- Share the experience as an article in the latest news section of the website
The first half of the money will be given to the recipients after receiving the collaborative abstract for the meeting; the second half will be given after receiving the article for the latest news section written by at least both parties who received the scholarship.
Only those nurses and allied professionals who have successfully submitted an abstract to main EBMT are eligible for this grant.
Applications should be submitted to Lisa Hammond, secretary of the EBMT (UK) NAP before January 1st of each year (Contact through the website).
|
|
Submitted by: Tuula Rintala
April 19th 2010, 3:31pm |
 Gemma White, the winner of the inaugural EBMT (UK) NAP and ELF educational fellowship was invited to attend the first Slovakian patient and family forum at the main EBMT meeting in Vienna. Gemma talked about the Guy's Transplant programme where she works as well as about the EBMT (UK) NAP group. This was an opportunity to showcase the work of EBMT (UK) NAP group and the work it does in bringing the BMT nurses and AHPs together as well as the patient & family forum here in UK. The aim of the Slovak Patient& Family Forum is to meet biannually; once a year in Slovakia and at the main EBMT meetings. |
|
Submitted by: Tuula Rintala
April 8th 2010, 7:43pm |
 The annual EBMT (UK) NAP travel scholarship was awarded this year to Janet Baker. Janet works in Royal Marsden Hospital in London and she used the scholarship to fund her trip to the main EBMT meeting in Vienna. Janet had two oral presentations in Vienna; one of which she will be presenting in the next UK meeting in June 2010. |
|
Submitted by: Tuula Rintala
February 22nd 2010, 11:53am |
 The Inaugural ELF&EBMT (UK) NAP educational fellowship has been awarded to Gemma White; staff nurse on haematology day unit at Guy's Hospital London. Gemma was awarded the fellowship to attend the annual Main EBMT Conference in Vienna March 2010. She has also been invited to present in the EBMT (UK) NAP in June to feedback on her experience.
The Elimination of Leukaemia Fund (ELF) is a registered charity which has been helping to advance the cure and treatment of blood cancers since 1977 and is different from most leukaemia charities because it has a strong patient focus for its grant giving.
For more details please contact Kevin Brown at:
Elimination of Leukaemia Fund
Regent House
291 Kirkdale
SE26 4QD
020 8778 5353
admin@elf-fund.org.uk
www.elf-fund.org.uk |
|
Submitted by: John Murray
February 3rd 2010, 12:51pm |
 I have been lucky enough to be considered and chosen to be a participant in a Sky TV documentary series about cancer nurses: this will entail filming six nurses in The Christie Hospital Manchester over next three months, from February to April 2010
The programme is on Sky ‘Real Lives’ and will be a documentary series about cancer nurses.
The six nurses that will be filmed over the next three months are:
• Hilary Elsworth, Surgical Practitioner
• Steve Hill, Procedure team manager, Day Ward
• John Murray, Nurse Clinician, Haematology & Transplant Unit
• Liz Pugh, Staff Nurse, Young Oncology Unit
• Helen Thompson, Staff Nurse, Ward 10
• John Baron, Staff Nurse, Ward 4
The Sky Real Lives TV documentary series will consist of ten 30 minute programmes and will be broadcast in November 2010. It will aim to educate viewers about cancer and its treatments.
Filming arrangements, consent and final approval of the programmes have been agreed with the film company. Macmillan and Marie Curie nurses are also taking part.
This is a fantastic opportunity to highlight different cancers to the public from the nurses perspective. I am honoured to be able to represent haematology and transplant nurses in the UK
John Murray
Nurse Clinician BMT
Haematology and Transplant Unit
The Christie
|
|
Submitted by: Louise Ritchie
December 29th 2009, 3:20pm |
 The EBMT(UK) NAP committee is delighted to offer a Travel Scholarship of £300 for nurses or allied health professionals to attend the EBMT Conference in Vienna, March 2010.
The application criteria is as follows:
1.Candidates must be currently working within the field of Haematology or Stem Cell Transplantation in the UK
2.Candidates must be a current member of EBMT Nurses Group
3.Candidates must submit a CV
4.Candidates must have been selected to present a poster or oral at main EBMT 2010
5.Candidates must submit a copy of the abstract to EBMT (UK) NAP Group by 31st January 2010 with a letter of approval from their manager
6.The scholarship fee of £300 is to be used for travel and/or accommodation only. A financial report and original receipts must be declared.
The successful candidate will be invited to present and feedback on their experience at the national EBMT (UK) NAP meeting in June 2010.
To submit applications or for further information, please contact committee members via www.ebmt.co.uk.
|
|
Submitted by: Helen Porter
December 11th 2009, 11:23am |
 This year the EBMT Board was asked to vote on Annual Congress venue for 2013. Full Bids were received from Barcelona, Istanbul, and London. After careful evaluation Congrex recommended all venues as suitable for EBMT 2013.
Following a vote, the Board is pleased to announce that the ExCel, London has been selected as the venue for the EBMT 2013 Congress, which will take place at the end of March 2013. Jane Apperley from Imperial College, London will serve as Congress President, supported by F. Dazzi as Scientific Secretary.
The Board congratulates Jane Apperley on her successful bid and looks forward to working with her and the local organising committee in London. They would also like to thank Anna Sureda (Barcelona) and Muhit Ozcan (Istanbul) for all their efforts in preparing their respective bids. |
|
Submitted by: Louise Ritchie
December 11th 2009, 11:18am |
 Welcome to this edition of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant News. Many of you will have heard about the impending changes in the structure of the RCN's forums, so I thought it would be helpful to bring you up to speed about what that means for our forum.
From 1 October, we will be merging with three other RCN forums - Blood Transfusion, Haemophilia and Intravenous Nursing - after which we will become know as the RCN Haematology and Intravenous Therapy Forum. But you'll be pleased to know that our current activities will continue, ensuring that haematology nursing issues are supported and developed.
Clearly this merger has a number of effects. Firstly, this will be the last edition of the newsletter. I would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to all of you who have supported the forum with your ideas for articles, attending conferences, the study days we have organised over the years, and for your time and interest in all our activities.
In particular, thank you for putting yourselves forward to be on our review panel to comment on the haematology competency framework. For a number of reasons, this last activity has been rather protracted, but work is still continuing. Those of you who have already expressed an interest will be receiving the draft by December. If others would like to join that review panel, please do get in touch - the more, the better. You can contact me at: marvelle.brown@tvu.ac.uk This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Another effect of the merger is a change in the membership of the new forum. Gordon McGhee, a long-standing member of our steering committee, will be stepping down. Gordon has been a fantastic support, both to myself, and the forum as a whole. Nothing is too much for him to do. He is always willing to offer support, encouragement and share his expert advice - plus everything is done with a smile. Both personally and on behalf of the forum, I would like to thank Gordon for all his time and hard work. But Gordon will continue to be a member of the working group for the haematology competences and be involved in other activities, which is great news.
The final note of change is that all forum newsletters in the future will be online. While personally I think this is a loss, it is about rationalising resources and may increase readership.
I hope you enjoy the articles in this edition. As this is my last one as editor, I'd like to say a big thank you for your support and wish you all the best with your professional aspirations for the future. |
|
Submitted by: Helen Porter
September 16th 2009, 11:04am |
 To celebrate 25 years of the EBMT Nurse Group the committee awarded for the first time 'The distinguished merit award'. Carole Charley was presented with this awarded in recognition of outstanding contribution to the EBMT Nurses Group.
Farewell to Carole Charley, Helen Jessop and Joan Newman who have served on the EBMT (UK) NAP Group Committee since the group was formed in 1997. Unfortunately Joan could not be at the Reading meeting. |
|
|
