Linda Chapman discusses the need to adopt flexible learning opportunities through work-based learning for adult learners.Linda Chapman MSc, BSc (Hons), RGN, PGCEA Course is a Tutor/Lecturer in Health & Social Care, School of Health & Social Care, Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences, University of Reading.
Article accepted for publication: May 2006
Andrea Surridge & Tanya Spriggs describe the roll out of nurse prescribing in Wales.
Andrea Surridge RGN, BN, NDN, PGCE, CPT is a Lecturer/Practitioner, Bro Morgannwg NHS Trust seconded to University of Wales Swansea
Tanya Spriggs RGN, DN BSc (Hons) is Acting Head of Community Nursing, Bro Morgannwg NHS Trust.
Article accepted for publication: July 2006
Continuing his series William Bryans, discusses the need to prioritise competing demands for financial resources.
William Bryans is the author of Resource Management in Health and Social Care and Essential Checklists for Frontline Staff. Both books are published by Radcliffe.
Article accepted for publication: August 2006
Mary Chatrath & Joan Gray discuss a project which addressed the health needs of women and children of Asian descent.
Mary Chatrath RN, RM, RHV is a Health Visitor, St Albans and Harpenden PCT.
Joan Gray BSc, RD is a Paediatric Dietitian, Hertfordshire.
Article accepted for publication: July 2006
Dr Brian Mouatt CBE gives an overview of oral hygiene and mouth care
Dr Brian Mouatt CBE is a freelance medical writer.
Article accepted for publication: May 2006
Jacky Edwards gives an overview of burn wound management using maggots for wound debridement.Jacky Edwards, BSc (Hons) PGDE, DSPN, RGN is a Clinical Nurse Specialist, South Manchester University Hospitals Trust.
Article accepted for publication: May 2006
Tessa Aston gives an overview of nutrition management in the palliative care patient.
Tessa Aston, MSc, BSc (Hons), RD is a Macmillan Specialist Dietitian for Hambleton and Richmondshire Primary Care Trust.
Article accepted for publication: June 2006
