Notice Board - Christian Nurses and Midwives

Winter 2011/2012

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The Heart of the Matter

Having a healthy heart at work.
A conference for Christians working as allied health professionals, nurses and midwives
10 March 2012, Beeston Free Church, Nottingham, 10:00-17:00

Working in healthcare is a rewarding, stressful, challenging, frustrating experience. Our careers shape the focus and direction of our lives. But as Christians we are also called to put God at the centre of everything. So how do we continue to have Jesus at the centre of lives when pressures of work and career take so much of our time and energy.

Giles Cattermole (a consultant in emergency medicine in London, and the Head of Student Ministries for the Christian Medical Fellowship) will be helping us to explore what the Bible says. We will also be taking time to discuss, pray and reflect together.

To book online or download a printable booking form please click here

Science, Faith and the Health of our Society
PRIME 10th Anniversary Symposium
Saturday 31st March 2012
10am to 4pm
Royal Institution of Great Britain
21 Albemarle Street, London, W1S 4BS

The PRIME 10th Anniversary Symposium, held in an outstanding centre of scientific discourse, will explore current thinking about the intensely practical interaction between science, faith and society that shapes the health care we give and receive.

Costs:
£60 for those in full-time medical practice
£40 for nurses, students and others
Lunch and refreshments included

Book your place now

Where Spirit meets Bone
A day conference exploring spiritual care within acute healthcare
Wednesday 25th April 2012
Medical Education Centre, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield.
Click here for conference flyer and booking form

God Loves the NHS.
A day conference for all Christians working in the health service.

Aintree University Hospital, Liverpool, 12 May 2012

Booking form and details at http://www.godlovesnhs.org/

The Quadrennial International Conference of Nurses Christian Fellowship International
will be held in Santiago, Chile, from Monday 5th to Saturday 10th November 2012.

The Conference theme is "PARTNERS IN CARE Unity in diversity through Christ". The keynote speaker opening the conference, will be Patricia Benner, Professor Emerita at the University of California, San Francisco. She will be joined by other speakers, who include Pastor Raquel Contreras, Dr Kamalini Kumar, Professor Emeritus Nelly Garzon, Professor Barbara Parfitt and Dr Susie Kim. This conference will take place in both English and Spanish languages.

INTERESTED? Act now to reserve your place at the conference!

Conference Brochure
Conference Registration
Conference Information - Spanish Version
To see more about the venue please visit www.casaloyola.cl

THINKING ABOUT SUBMITTING AN ABSTRACT for the Conference?

The Abstract Submission form can be found on this link and should be read in conjunction with the NCFI Doctrinal Basis, which can be found on our About Us page.

http://www.ncfi.org/index.php

Stamps for NCFI

Nurses Christian Fellowship International is the umbrella body for Christian nursing and midwifery fellowships throughout the world - with member bodies in over thirty countries, and links with small fellowships, networks and interdependent groups in many others.

NCFI helps raise funds for its work in supporting these fellowships through a stamp collection scheme. If you have any old stamps that you no long need (especially after Christmas) please send them to:

Michael Sage
Christ Church House
Chalk Lane
Cockfosters
EN4 9JQ

Notice Board - Autumn 2011

2011-10-19T07:16:00.000-07:00

Upcoming Events:

To Live or not live - that is the question

Christian Student Nurses and Midwives invite you to an evening to discuss the dilemmas and challenges that the Euthanasia debate has highlighted for nurses, to listen to God’s response and look at how Christian nurses can make a difference!

Date: Thursday 27 October 2011

Time: 7.15pm – 8.00pm for food.

Meeting from 8pm – 9.30pm.

Cost:£3.00 (food only)

Venue: Christian Medical Fellowship, Johnson House,6 Marshalsea Road, London SE1 1HL

RSVP: Annie Leggett at CMF by Tuesday 25 October
E: Annie.Leggett@cmf.org.uk

European Students Spirituality & Nursing ConferenceSpiritual Care and Health Professions:Context and Practice

A unique opportunity to meet international colleagues and friends and learn and discuss about your professional role regarding spirituality and spiritual care.

November 3 and 4, 2011 Moses & Aaron Church, Amsterdam

The conference is hosted by the Departments of Health Care of

Reformed University of Applied Sciences, Zwolle

Christian University of Applied Sciences, Ede

InHolland University, Amsterdam

The objectives of the conference are to explore:

· The opportunities of spiritual care in clinical practice

· The social context of spiritual care

· The role of spirituality in illness and care

· The role of the professional in spiritual care

· Personal aspects of spiritual care

For more information and a booking form, please email

studconf2011@gh.nl

or download the flyer here

Opportunities to Serve:

Midwives Needed!The Good News Hospital in Mandritsara, Northern Madagascar, is looking to open it's own maternity unit! We are in need of midwives who are wanting to serve God whilst overseas.
You can find more information about the hospital at www.mandritsara.org.uk.
If you are a Christian midwife, with a good knowledge of French, and interested in serving for a few months to a few years, then please contact: hvmmandritsara@gmail.com

Nurse Practitioner required in Blackburn, Lancashire
Cornerstone Practice is a Christian training GP practice serving over 17,000 patients on 4 sites in Blackburn and the neighbouring town of Oswaldtwistle. Our vision is to provide excellent medical care and demonstrate the love of God to our patients, with a particular focus on the more deprived communities. Nearly the whole team are Christians and the opportunities to share our faith exceed our capacity.
We are looking for a motivated nurse practitioner to join our team and share in this work. Initially the post would be 25 hours a week.
If you would like to find out more please contact us below:
Contact: Practice Manager Liz Bradley
Tel: 01254 665664
Email: elizabeth.bradley@nhs.net
Website: http://www.cornerstonepractice.com

Career Opportunity- Hamlin College of Midwives, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia\Dr Catherine Hamlin at the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital, has been working to improve maternal health in Ethiopia for more than 50 years. The Hamlin College of Midwives had its first BSc graduates in 2010. We plan to staff and mentor Hamlin Midwives in 25 rural clinics and also to train leaders in Maternal health for the future.

Due to the small number of well trained midwives in Ethiopia, we seek academic staff who can work alongside their Ethiopian colleagues to build capacity and competence. We have an excellent facility close to the capital Addis Ababa, an innovative curriculum and a world renowned reputation. Transport and accommodation would be provided.

We seek suitably qualified Midwives to join our leadership team. The applicant will be:

I. A midwife with further postgraduate qualifications, at the Masters level or higher.

II. A track record of clinical experience and flexibility to see the needs in a rural developing location, preferably some overseas experience.

III. Leadership skills and ready to work with the team. Making a commitment for at least 2 years.

IV. Experience in an academic setting, involved in training.

This position has the possibility to be supported by Australian Volunteers International and AUSAid as well Hamlin Fistula Australia, our fundraising partner. Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia is an organisation with a Christian Ethos and applicants should be ready to work within this setting.

Contact: Interested parties should send their CV and letter expressing interest to

Mr Mark Bennett, CEO Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia. markb@hamlinfistula.org, enquiries@hamlinfistula.org, +251 113720082, Fax +251 113 712866.

A more detailed job description and outline of conditions can be sent on request

Advanced Notices

Nurses Christian Fellowship International Qaudreenial International Conference
'Partners in Care: Unity in Diversity Through Christ'
5-10 November 2012, Centre for Spirituality 'Loyola', Padre Hurtado, Santiago, Chile

Click here for conference programme and details.

Spring 2011

2011-04-27T06:47:00.000-07:00

Upcoming Events:

Nurses Opposed to Euthanasia & Care not Killing Study Day
22 July 2011, 09.30 – 16.00
London, Victoria
Cost: £50

Content:

Historical and current perspectives on Euthanasia in Europe
Assisted Suicide
Liverpool Care Pathway
Conscientious Objection

Please contact Teresa Lynch, RGN [NOE]
Email: teresalynch1@hotmail.co.uk
Tel: 020 7341 9086

Nurses Needed!
Soul Survivor is a national event for Christian youth attended by over 28,000 young people last year. To make our events happen, we need volunteers who are committed to serving young people and want to help teenagers and 20-30 year olds to meet Jesus and come together to worship.

We’re searching for new volunteers for our First Aid team who are willing to use their skills and experience to help us to provide medical cover for one of our 5 day events in Shepton Mallet or Stafford.

Applicants would have the chance to pray with delegates as you treat them, worship with them, and experience the event for free. It includes all your meals and a camping space with there free place.

The dates for our four events are:

29th July – 2nd Aug 2011 Week A in Stafford

9th Aug – 13th 2011 Week B in Somerset

14th – 18th Aug 2011 Week C in Somerset

19th – 23rd Aug 2011 Momentum in Somerset

If anyone is interested or would like more information they can contact Soul Surivor on 0303 333 1333, email teams@soulsurvivor.com or visit the website www.soulsurvivor.com/uk.

Midwives Needed!
The Good News Hospital in Mandritsara, Northern Madagascar, is looking to open it's own maternity unit! We are in need of midwives who are wanting to serve God whilst overseas.

You can find more information about the hospital at www.mandritsara.org.uk.

If you are a Christian midwife, with a good knowledge of French, and interested in serving for a few months to a few years, then please contact: hvmmandritsara@gmail.com

Nurse Practitioner required in Blackburn, Lancashire

Cornerstone Practice is a Christian training GP practice serving over 17,000 patients on 4 sites in Blackburn and the neighbouring town of Oswaldtwistle. Our vision is to provide excellent medical care and demonstrate the love of God to our patients, with a particular focus on the more deprived communities. Nearly the whole team are Christians and the opportunities to share our faith exceed our capacity.

We are looking for a motivated nurse practitioner to join our team and share in this work. Initially the post would be 25 hours a week.

If you would like to find out more please contact us below:

Contact: Practice Manager Liz Bradley
Tel: 01254 665664
Email: elizabeth.bradley@nhs.net
Website: http://www.cornerstonepractice.com

Advanced Notices:

Dying Well: Faith and Compassion in Dialogue
A conference hosted by The Simeon Centre for Prayer and the Spiritual Life, Ridley Hall, Cambridge

Thursday September 15th 11.30am to Saturday September 17th 1pm

The aim of the Conference is to enable thoughtful and prayerful exploration of end of life issues from a range of perspectives: legal, medical, theological and spiritual. The panel of invited speakers represents the breadth of position and opinion in the current debate, and there will be much opportunity for participant engagement. In particular, we will focus attention on

* appropriate care and support, including pain management;
* the autonomy of the individual in the context of community and faith;
* assisted dying.

For more information or to book a place visit http://www.ridley.cam.ac.uk/scprogramme.html#DW

Nurses & Midwives Retreat
Rediscovering your calling - a residential spiritual retreat for Christian nurses, midwives and health visitors

21-23 September 2011

Emmaus House, Bristol

Amidst the hubbub and stress of our working, church and family lives it can be hard to remember why we do what we do, and to be able to focus on the calling to our profession. This three day midweek retreat is a chance to focus on what it means to have a calling from God, to explore our own calling and sense of direction, and to take time out to listen to God. At the same time you will have the chance to share fellowship with Christian nurses, midwives and health visitors from across the UK in the beautiful setting of the Emmaus retreat house in Clifton, Bristol.

The programme will include biblical reflections and meditations on calling, a workshop on self-care (spiritual, physical, social and emotional), an optional social outing, optional 'pampering' and beauty treatments (both at a small extra charge – details available on request) and plenty of time for prayer and reflection and to enjoy the extensive gardens at Emmaus.

For more information, to book online or to download a printable booking form, please click here
Please note, this event is organised jointly by CNM, Christian Medical Fellowship and Parish Nursing Ministries UK

PRIME Tutor Development Conference

Victoria Park Christian Fellowship (The Chapel), Daisy Bank Road, Victoria Park,Manchester, M14 5GP, England

Thursday 20th - Saturday 22nd October, 2011

Agents for Change

The programme will also contain master-classes for established PRIME tutors teaching Whole Person Nursing & Medicine at a more advanced level

Delegate fee: £100 per person includes lunch, dinner (on days 1 and 2) and refreshments

To book your place use the form below or book online on
our website www.prime-international.org.uk
For more information:visit www.prime-international.org.uk;
email admin@prime-international.org.uk;
call the PRIME office 0044 (0) 1424 858258 during normal office hours

Nurses Christian Fellowship International European Students Spirituality & Nursing Conference
Spiritual Care in a Secular Context
3-4 November 2011, Moses & Aaron Church, Amsterdam, Netherlands

A unique opportunity to meet international colleagues and friends and learn and discuss about your professional role regarding spirituality and spiritual care.

The conference is hosted by the Departments of Health Care of Reformed University of Applied Sciences, Zwolle, The Christian University of Applied Sciences, Ede and InHolland University, Amsterdam.

The objectives of the conference are to explore:

The opportunities of spiritual care in clinical practice
The social context of spiritual care
The role of spirituality in illness and care
The role of the professional in spiritual care
Personal aspects of spiritual care

The conference include the following speakers:

Prof. Kees Waaijman, Professor in spirituality, Radboud University Nijmegen, Netherlands

Spirituality in healthcare; conceptualization

Dr. Ton Bernts (NL), Director KASKI Expertise Institute for Religion and Society, Netherlands

Spirituality in today’s secular society

Prof. Wilfred Schnepp, Nursing professor, University Witten/Herdecke, Germany

The relevance of spirituality in healthcare: a perspective of nursing science

Prof. Peter Draper, Head of Department of Health Professionals, University of Hull, England

Spiritual care in health care: state of the art

Dr. Linda Ross, Senior lecturer University of Glamorgan, Wales

Healthcare student’s perceptions of spirituality and spiritual care

Dr. Martin Walton, Lecturer Spiritual Care, Protestant Theological University, Netherlands

The essence of spiritual care in health care

Dr. Carlo Leget, Associate Professor, Faculty Humanities, Tilburg University, Netherlands

Development of a guideline form spiritual care in the palliative care in the
Netherlands

Dr. Bart Cusveller, Professor in Nursing ethics, Ede Christian University, Netherlands

Ethics of spiritual care

Dr. René van Leeuwen, Professor in Healthcare and Spirituality, Reformed University, Netherlands

The nurses role in spiritual care: development of competencies

For more information and a booking form, please email studconf2011@gh.nl .

Parish Nursing Ministries UK Symposium
20-21 November 2011, Hothorpe Hall, Leciestershire

Parish Nursing uses professional nursing skills in a Christian context and works across the UK with and through the church and its local community promoting whole-person health.

Rooted in a church community, a Parish Nurse combines the benefits of health with spiritual care care and community resources. Parish Nursing has a strong foundation in Christian faith but is offered unconditionally to people of any faith.

This symposium will help you to: ~ engage with God’s intentions for the church, your work and for fullness of life ~ be refreshed and invigorated ~ meet other Parish Nurses ~ learn how Parish Nursing projects are developing and how you can enhance them

For more information and to book a place please click here

CNM & AHPCN Joint National Weekend Conference
10 March 2012,
'Heart of the matter': having a healthy heart at work
at Beeston Free Church, Nottingham

Further details and booking information coming soon

Notice Board Winter 2011

2010-12-15T09:16:00.000-08:00

Upcoming Events:

Annual General Meeting of Christian Nurses and Midwives

CNM’s AGM will be held at 13:00 on 2 April 2010 at Johnson House, 6 Marshalsea Road, London to appoint the Council of CNM for the coming year, to receive reports on the activities and finances of the fellowship and to agree the plans for the coming year.

All members of CNM (full, student and associate) are entitled to attend and vote.

Please contact CNM to indicate your plan to attend.

Resetting Our Compass: Seeking God’s Direction in a Confused Ethical Landscape
CNM & CTN London and Southeast Regional Day Conference

2 April 2011, Johnson House, 6 Marshalsea Road, London SE1 1HL

The ethical landscape in the NHS is changing fast, as new technologies and new social attitudes make it increasingly complex to know what is in the best interests of our patients and in keeping with God's values. From end of life to start of life, resource allocation and ethics in the staff room - how do we reflect God's life and values in our professional ethics?

This day conference aims to help Christians in the health professions re-orientate themselves ethically; to grapple with the current issues and with a Biblical basis for healthcare ethics across the spectrum.

With an emphasis on the allied health professions, nurses and midwives, this event is open to Christians in all the health professions.

To book online go to CMF's website or email steve@cmf.org.uk telephone 020 7234 9668

Advanced Notices:

Dying Well: Faith and Compassion in Dialogue
A conference hosted by The Simeon Centre for Prayer and the Spiritual Life, Ridley Hall, Cambridge

Thursday September 15th 11.30am to Saturday September 17th 1pm

The aim of the Conference is to enable thoughtful and prayerful exploration of end of life issues from a range of perspectives: legal, medical, theological and spiritual. The panel of invited speakers represents the breadth of position and opinion in the current debate, and there will be much opportunity for participant engagement. In particular, we will focus attention on

* appropriate care and support, including pain management;
* the autonomy of the individual in the context of community and faith;
* assisted dying.

For more information or to book a place visit http://www.ridley.cam.ac.uk/scprogramme.html#DW

Nurses & Midwives Retreat

Rediscovering your calling - a residential spiritual retreat for Christian nurses, midwives and health visitors

21-23 September 2011

Emmaus House, Bristol

Amidst the hubbub and stress of our working, church and family lives it can be hard to remember why we do what we do, and to be able to focus on the calling to our profession. This three day midweek retreat is a chance to focus on what it means to have a calling from God, to explore our own calling and sense of direction, and to take time out to listen to God. At the same time you will have the chance to share fellowship with Christian nurses, midwives and health visitors from across the UK in the beautiful setting of the Emmaus retreat house in Clifton, Bristol.

The programme will include biblical reflections and meditations on calling, a workshop on self-care (spiritual, physical, social and emotional), an optional social outing, optional 'pampering' and beauty treatments (both at a small extra charge – details available on request) and plenty of time for prayer and reflection and to enjoy the extensive gardens at Emmaus.

For more information, to book online or to download a printable booking form, please click here

Please note, this event is organised jointly by CNM, Christian Medical Fellowship and Parish Nursing Ministries UK

Nurses Christian Fellowship International European Students Spirituality & Nursing Conference

Spiritual Care in a Secular Context

3-4 November 2011, Moses & Aaron Church, Amsterdam, Netherlands

A unique opportunity to meet international colleagues and friends and learn and discuss about your professional role regarding spirituality and spiritual care.

The conference is hosted by the Departments of Health Care of Reformed University of Applied Sciences, Zwolle, The Christian University of Applied Sciences, Ede and InHolland University, Amsterdam.

The objectives of the conference are to explore:

The opportunities of spiritual care in clinical practice
The social context of spiritual care
The role of spirituality in illness and care
The role of the professional in spiritual care
Personal aspects of spiritual care

The conference include the following speakers:

Prof. Kees Waaijman, Professor in spirituality, Radboud University Nijmegen, Netherlands

Spirituality in healthcare; conceptualization

Dr. Ton Bernts (NL), Director KASKI Expertise Institute for Religion and Society, Netherlands

Spirituality in today’s secular society

Prof. Wilfred Schnepp, Nursing professor, University Witten/Herdecke, Germany

The relevance of spirituality in healthcare: a perspective of nursing science

Prof. Peter Draper, Head of Department of Health Professionals, University of Hull, England

Spiritual care in health care: state of the art

Dr. Linda Ross, Senior lecturer University of Glamorgan, Wales

Healthcare student’s perceptions of spirituality and spiritual care

Dr. Martin Walton, Lecturer Spiritual Care, Protestant Theological University, Netherlands

The essence of spiritual care in health care

Dr. Carlo Leget, Associate Professor, Faculty Humanities, Tilburg University, Netherlands

Development of a guideline form spiritual care in the palliative care in the
Netherlands

Dr. Bart Cusveller, Professor in Nursing ethics, Ede Christian University, Netherlands

Ethics of spiritual care

Dr. René van Leeuwen, Professor in Healthcare and Spirituality, Reformed University, Netherlands

The nurses role in spiritual care: development of competencies

For more information and a booking form, please email studconf2011@gh.nl .

CNM & NCFI Joint National Weekend Conference

9-11 March 2012, Hothorpe Hall, Market Harborough, Leicestershire

Watch this space for further details

Notice Board - Summer 2010

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12-13 September 2010
“Holding The Lamp”
The Annual Symposium of Parish Nursing Network
Hothorpe Hall, Northamptonshire

This year’s symposium is designed for those who want to listen to inspiring speakers including :
- Anne Hibbert, an ordained minister in the Church of England and Director of “The Well” healing ministry in Leamington spa
- Jennie Fytche, a Parish Nurse with Masters level research in the spirituality of children
- Steve Fouch, responsible for Allied Professions with the Christian Medical Fellowship

And for those who would wish to:
- Engage with God’s intentions for the church and fullness of life
- Be refreshed
- Meet Parish Nurses
- Understand how Parish Nursing projects are developing
- Engage in workshops run by Simon Chapman, Michael Nice and Gladys Nash
With Reverend Helen Wordsworth and Chaplain Colin Bowden leading worship – join us to learn more and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Hothorpe Hall!

For further details or to register your interest e-mail Hannah.s@parishnursing.org.uk ‘phone us on 01788 817904 or download an application form from the website www.parishnursing.org.uk

25 September
'Who is my neighbour?' day conference on serving in overseas mission as a Christian health professional,
Edinburgh (venue tbc) – contact Laura Risdale on laura@cmf.org.uk or look at http://www.cmf.org.uk/internationalministries/ for more details

6 November
International Saline, Cardiff,
International Saline (formerly Saline Solution) is a one day course for nurses and other health professionals wanting to gain skills and confidence in idnifying and caring for the spiritual needs of patients, sharing faith and active but appropriate witnessing in the workplace.

For more details and information contact Steve Fouch on steve@cmf.org.uk

Advanced Notices
International Student Nurses Conference – 2-4 November 2011 Amsterdam
‘Spiritual Care in a Secular Context’ – watch this space and www.ncfieurope.org for more details.

Easter 2010 Noticeboard

2010-03-29T04:07:00.000-07:00

Upcoming Events:

17 April Saline Solution Training Day, Bridge Chapel Centre, Liverpool

7-9 May Healthcare Christian Fellowship national conference and Saline Solution training day on Saturday 8 May, Hebron Hall, Dinas Powys, nr Cardiff.

15 May Sharing Faith At Work day conferece, Holy Trinity Brompton, London

22 May Saline Solution Training Day, Johnson House, London

31 May - 5 June Nurses Christian Fellowship International European Regional Conference, Romania

17-19 June 2010 Whole Person Care - an Integrated Approach
A three day conference, jointly organised by PRIME and NCFI, for all tutors and interested friends and colleagues

What does truly integrated whole person care look like?
What are the roles of the different professionals and how can they better support each other?
How can such an approach be taught effectively in this and other cultures?

Cost:
£100 day delegate only, includes lunch and dinner

To book or for more details visit the PRIME International website

20 June - 2 July Developing Health Course for nurses, doctors and other health professionals preparing to or currently working overseas

Advance Notices:

15-19 July 2010 - in Kendal, Cumbria, NEW SCRIPTURE UNION / THROUGH THE ROOF adventure holiday, called "Shine", for young adults with and without disabilities, Please contact Simon or Sarah on 0114-2669062 or email: shine2010@hotmail.com if interested. We are especially keen to hear from NURSES, as they need two in order to run the holiday!

12-13 September Parish Nursing Ministries Symposium, Hotorpe Hall, Leicestershire

25 September 'Who is my neighbour' day conference on serving in overseas mission as a Christian health professional, Edinburgh (venue tbc)

2 October - CNM Day Conference (held jointly with the Christian Therapists Network) plus AGM at Johnson House, London (programme and speakers to be confirmed shortly).

We are also hoping to hold another Saline Solution training day in Cardiff this autumn

Notice Board Winter 2010

2010-01-29T04:27:00.000-08:00

Upcoming Events:

NCFI 8TH EUROPEAN REGIONAL CONFERENCE
‘Caring across boundaries - The challenges of nursing in a globalised world’
When: 31 May - 5 June
Where: Rehoboth Centre, Valea Drãganului, Romania - www.fundatiaemanuel.ro
Hosted by: Nurses Christian Fellowship International

The aims of this conference are to:
• Examine how nurses live with change, difference, uncertainty and opportunity in the light of globalisation and the gospel
• Reflect on professional practice in the light of faith and globalisation
• Explore future issues for the nursing profession in Europe.

The Bible Exposition will be on the book of Daniel and will be led by Pastor Beniamin Fãrãgãu (Iris Baptist Church, Cluj). The opening address of the conference will be given by Barbara White, President of Nurses Christian Fellowship International.

Plenaries on each morning will be given by leading nurses from across Europe on professional topics related to the conference theme and the Bible Exposition.

For more information and a booking form visit www.ncfieurope.org or email ncfi.europe@gmail.com

SALINE SOLUTION BRISTOL 6 MARCH 2010
Time: 9.30 - 16.30
Hosted by: CNM and CMF
at the The Elmgrove Centre, Elmgrove Road, Bristol, BS6 6AH

The Saline Solution course is designed to equip nurses and other healthcare professionals to integrate their faith and clinical practice, so that they can attend to their patients' spiritual as well as physical needs. The course is open to students and qualified nurses. We are also running two other Saline Solution courses this spring as below:

SALINE SOLUTION LIVERPOOL 17 APRIL 2010
Time: 9.30 - 16.30
Hosted by: CNM and CMF
at the Bridge Chapel Centre, Heath Road, Liverpool L19 4XR

SALINE SOLUTION LONDON 22 MAY
Time: 9.30 - 16.30
Hosted by: CNM & CMF
At Johnson House, 6 Marshalsea Road, London SE1 1HL

If you would like further information about any of these events, please email events@cmf.org.uk or visit the CMF Saline Solution Page

Other Events:
(see www.cmf.org.uk/allied/events.as p for further information)

NURSES OPPOSED TO EUTHANASIA MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDY DAY: THE ETHICS OF CARE
When: 20 March 2010
Where: St Vincents Centre, Carlisle Place, Victoria, London SW1
Time: 10am - 3.30pm
Hosted by: Nurses Opposed to Euthanasia

See here for more details and a booking form

COMING OUT AS A CHRISTIAN - HANDLING CONFLICT IN THE NHS
When: Saturday 26 June
Where: Bawtry Hall, Doncaster
Time: not yet confirmed.
Hosted by: CMF

You've heard about cases of Christian health professionals facing disciplinaries and suspension over matters of faith, which have attracted a lot of publicity. Come and hear from Christian health professionals whose practice brought them directly into conflict with authorities in an increasingly hostile NHS and an aggressively secular societal environment.

Find out why spiritual care is good for patients, and therefore why the NHS pays lip service to the concept. Find out what the law, the NHS, and various professional bodies actually say. Find out what God says.

Join a discussion about how you can prevent problems but be prepared for them; how together we can support individual Christians; how we can work centrally in Parliament, the media, and the institutions; and how you can change things at the grassroots

For further information please contact events@cmf.org.uk or visit the website here.

PRIME TUTOR TRAINING CONFERENCE
17-19 June, Kirkintilloch, Glasgow

PRIME has worked for two decades bringing a Biblically based, whole person model of health and healing into medical education and training in an expanding number of nations. It is now working with Nurses Christian Fellowship International to develop similar training programmes for nurses, and is looking for nurse tutors with passion for training the next generation of nurses in Eastern Europe, Africa and Asia in a Biblically routed, high professional standard of whole person care.

This three day tutor training conference in Scotland will focus on that training, and is for anyone interested in nurse education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

For more information and booking details see the PRIME International website at www.prime-international.org.uk

WHO IS MY NEIGHBOUR?: MEDICAL MISSION DAY CONFERENCE
20 March, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford

Who is my neighbour in today’s global village? The Good Samaritan helped a stranger because he saw his desperate need. How can we respond to the enormous needs we see in other parts of the world? There are many ways we can get involved - going, giving, praying, partnering, teaching, training - juniors, seniors, students and retirees can all play a part in bringing God’s love and care to people in the poorest parts of the world.

This day conference aims to inform and envision Christian health professionals from all disciplines about healthcare mission and international work. We will learn from the Bible, from interactive presentations and from one another about the needs and opportunities to serve - there will be a chance to meet others who have worked abroad in different settings, and to learn about the work of different mission organisations. Above all, it will be a time to consider how we can respond to God’s call to serve the poor.

See www.cmf.org.uk/internationalministries for booking information and details of this and other events related to overseas mission, or email healthserve@cmf.org.uk

DEVELOPING HEALTH COURSE
Healthcare in resource-poor settings for doctors, nurses, midwives and therapists
Where: Oak Hill College, Chase Side, Southgate, London N14 4PS
When: 20th June - 2nd July 2010

This two week course is designed to impart appropriate knowledge and skills to healthcare professionals working in resource-poor countries or planning to go.

The Developing Health Course provides high-quality training for work in resource-poor settings. The course covers a wide range of topics and includes practical workshops as well as lectures and case-based learning. See last year's programme here.

The course is aimed both at those currently working overseas who want to update their knowledge, and those who are planning to go who want to be equipped for the work they will do. In addition, many who are simply interested in international work have found it a useful opportunity to learn more about it and explore the possibilities of getting involved.

More information and online booking facilities available at http://www.cmf.org.uk/internationalministries/dh.asp

Advanced Notices:

Transform Work UK National Conference:
13 November, Birmingham – see www.transformworkuk.org for news and details

Who is My Neighbour?: Medical Mission Day Conference
25 September, Scotland (venue tbc) - see www.cmf.org.uk/internationalministries/ for details as they become available

Noticeboard January 2010

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Nurses Opposed To Euthanasia Multidisciplinary Study Day: ‘What Do We Mean By Care?’

SATURDAY, 20 MARCH 2010
10.00 – 15.30hrs (Registration 09.30hrs)
Venue: St Vincent’s Centre, Carlisle Place, Victoria, London SW1P 1NL (Disability access)
Cost: £40.00 (Includes lunch and refreshments)
Medical, Nursing and Legal speakers
• Compassion and Care in Nursing
• The Liverpool Care Pathway: critical analysis
• Assisted Suicide: DPP Policy
• The Government’s End of Life Care Strategy: Open to misinterpretation?
• Conscientious objection

Cheque to be paid and sent to:

Ms T. Lynch, Flat 2, 168, Earls Court Road, London, SW5 9QQ

Telephone: 020 7341 9086. Mobile: 07721 372 786.
E-mail: theresalych@tiscali.co.uk

Saline Solution Conferences 2010
CNM, in conjunction with Christian Medical Fellowship, is running a series of Saline Solution courses on spiritual care and sharing faith sensitively in the workplace. Planned dates include 27 Feburary, York, 6 March, Bristol and 17 April in Liverpool. For more information, and for booking forms etc, please click here

Useful Links

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Christian Nursing & Midwifery Resources

Nurses Christian Fellowship Scotland
www.ncfscotland.org.uk

Nurses Christian Fellowship International
www.ncfi.org

NCFI Europe
www.ncfieurope.org/index.php

Journal of Christian Nursing (USA)
www.ncf-jcn.org

Christian Nursing Pages
members.tripod.com/Marg_Hutchison/nurse.html

Nursing with a Difference
www.nursingwad.org

Christian Health Professional Ministries

Christian Medical Fellowship
www.cmf.org.uk

Christian Therapist Network
www.ctn.org.uk

Christians in Caring Professions
www.cicp.org.uk

Healthcare Christian Fellowship
www.hcfbi.org.uk

Healthcare Sunday
www.healthcaresunday.org.uk

Christian Workplace Association
www.the-park.net/clapham

Christian Student Ministries

UCCF
www.uccf.org.uk

Overseas Mission

Healthserve
www.healthserve.org

Global Connections
www.globalconnections.co.uk

Christian Vocations
www.christianvocations.org

General Nursing

Nursing & Midwifery Council
www.nmc-uk.org

Royal College of Midwives
www.rcm.org.uk

Royal College of Nursing
www.rcn.org.uk

Midwifery Journal
www.midwives.co.uk

Nursing Times
www.nursingtimes.net

Resources

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CNM Pens
The average pen in an NHS hospital changes hands up to fifteen times a day! If you can lose a few CNM pens at work so that more Christian nurses & midwives get to know about CNM, then order some from CNM – 30p each, four for £1.

CNM Posters
A3 and A4 sized posters for your staff notice board, available for free! Contact CNM to order your copies today.

HealthServe
If you are thinking of taking an elective placement overseas as part of your training, or are considering short-term overseas mission work, contact the HealthServe team at the Christian Medical Fellowship who have a range of resources for nurses and midwives interested in healthcare mission overseas.

Email: healthserve@cmf.org.uk or visit www.healthserve.org

Saline Solution
Every Christian nurse or midwife has a unique opportunity to improve both the physical and spiritual health of our patients, but we can often feel frustrated by the challenge of integrating our faith and practice.

Saline Solution is a day long course that is aimed at helping us draw patients in a natural way one step closer to a relationship with God through recognising God-given opportunities to touch them with the love of God without being pushy, forced or offensive.

For more information contact Kevin Vaughan at CMF on kevin.vaughan@cmf.org.uk or telephone 020 7928 4694 or look at the CMF Saline Solution web page at http://www.cmf.org.uk/events/?context=category&id=6

CNM Local Groups

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CNM has a number of local fellowships in England and Wales – these are the ones currently meeting. Please contact CNM by phone or email for more information, or if you want to set one up in your area.

Aberystwyth
Birmingham
Bristol
Cardiff
London (Southeast and Central)
Northwest Kent
Shrewsbury
Southampton
Swindon

Advanced Notices

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‘Caring across boundaries: The challenges of nursing in a globalised world’
8th European Regional Conference of Nurses Christian Fellowship International
31 May - 5 June 2010
Rehoboth Centre, Valea Dra(ganului, Romania
www.fundatiaemanuel.ro

The International Conference Aims to:
Examine how nurses live with change, difference, uncertainty and opportunity in the light of globalisation and the gospel
Reflect on professional practice in the light of faith and globalisation
Explore future issues for the nursing profession in Europe.

Bible Exposition
by Pastor Beniamin Faragau (Iris Baptist Church, Cluj)

Leadership Training
The conference programme will include a leadership track for new and emerging leaders in the nursing profession and national Christian nursing fellowships in Europe. This will be open to all conference delegates

The conference will be in English and Romanian with translation available.

Conference fee: £250 + accommodation (£175, £200 or £260 depending on room)

For further information contact ncfi.europe@gmail.com

Further details will appear on the NCFI European Region website in the next few weeks - http://www.ncfieurope.org/

Upcoming Events

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Autumn Day Conference
Following on from the success of the June Day Conference in London, we will be holding a second day conference on 17 October 2009 at Holy Trinity Church, Leicester. "Where the Rubber Hits to Road" will be looking at some of the practical issues facing Christians working in the health service, including how to set up a workplace fellowship, witnessing at work (Saline Solution) and an exploration of some of the legal and professional issues about expressing faith in the modern NHS. We will have a Bible address from Rodney Green.

Booking form and further details available on-line at http://www.cmf.org.uk/alliedprofessions/?context=category&page=allied_events&id=296

Christians in the NHS - Advocacy Conference
Coming Out as a Christian - Handling conflict in the NHS

Suspended for offering to pray for a patient
Reported to the GMC after women considering abortion kept their babies
Removed from a panel because she could not support gay adoption

You’ve heard the cases which have attracted so much publicity. Come and hear from the Christian health professionals whose practice brought them directly into confl ict with authorities in an increasingly hostile NHS and an aggressively secular societal environment.

Find out why spiritual care is good for patients, and therefore why the NHS pays lip service to the concept. Find out what the law, the NHS, and various professional bodies actually say. Find out what God says.

Join a discussion about how you can prevent problems but be prepared for them; how together we can support individual Christians; how we can work centrally in Parliament, the media, and the institutions; and how you can change things at the grassroots.

When: Saturday 3 October
Where: Johnson House, 6 Marshalsea Road, London
Time: 9.45am - 4.15pm
Hosted by: CMF

Booking form and further details available online at http://www.cmf.org.uk/doctors/?context=category&page=doctor_events&id=274 or contact events@cmf.org.uk

Does God Work Here?
Has the 21st century workplace become a no-God area, populated by cynics, with Christians often feeling under siege? Or are you passionate about your work, your environment and feel you can make a difference? Whatever your experience, we promise that this Conference will help to envision, encourage and energise you. Speakers and workshops will give you practical tools and tips, drawing on real success stories. This event is a must for anyone wanting to be more effective and fulfilled at work.

For more information and to book on-line go to http://www.transformworkuk.org/Publisher/Article.aspx?ID=155969.

God Loves the NHS
A Day conference to inspire, uplift and resource Christians who work within the NHS, at the New Life Centre, Lincoln. Speakers include Chris Summerton and Kevin Vaughan. Early bird booking (before 20 August) £20.

More details and a booking for at http://www.newlifelincoln.org.uk/index.php/get-connected/details/god_s_nhs/

HCF Prayer Conference
Biblical Wholeness: The heart of God
HEBRON HALL - DINAS POWIS - SOUTH WALES
17th - 20th SEPTEMBER 2009
SPEAKER: Dr Liam Chapman (London)

The Gospel is the greatest message ever given to man. At its centre is the heart of God beating in redemption, restoration and renewal. We will look at its relevance for today and how that translates in healthcare. The conference begins on Thursday 17th September with a meal at 6.30pm and ends after lunch on Sunday 20th September. Delegates are free to arrive at Hebron Hall any time after 2pm on Thursday 17th.

COST: £155 full board. Go to www.hcfbii.givengain.org and follow the links to the conference to book and pay on-line.

"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you" JOHN 14:27

Who is My Neighbour?
CMF Medical Mission Day Conference for all health professions
14 November, Johnson House, Marshalsea Road, London SE1 1HL

Who is my neighbour in today’s global village? 99% of all maternal deaths, 98% of all child deaths and 80% of all AIDS deaths occur in the developing world, yet this is the place where resources and workers are fewest. In Sub-Saharan Africa, 3% of the world’s health workforce cares for 10% of the world’s population bearing 24% of the global disease burden - with less than 1% of the global health expenditure.

The Good Samaritan helped a stranger because he saw his desperate need. How can we respond to the enormous needs we see in other parts of the world? There are many ways we can get involved - going, giving, praying, partnering, teaching, training - juniors, seniors, students and retirees can all play a part in bringing God’s love and care to people in the poorest parts of the world.

This day conference aims to inform and envision Christian health professionals from all disciplines about medical mission and international work. We will learn from the Bible, from interactive presentations and from one another about the needs and opportunities to serve - there will be a chance to meet others who have worked abroad in different settings, and to learn about the work of different mission organisations. Above all, it will be a time to consider how we can respond to God’s call to serve the poor.

‘He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honours God.’ Proverbs 14:31

See http://www.cmf.org.uk/internationalministries/?context=category&page=events for booking information and details of this and other events related to overseas mission, or email healthserve@cmf.org.uk.

Nurses Opposed to Euthanaisa Study Day
The Ethics of Care
17 October 2009
St Vincents Centre, Carlisle Place, Victoria, London SW1
10:00 - 15:30

Dr Gill Craig, The Liverpool Care PathwayThe Mental Capacity Act Explained, Ms J. Laing, Law Lecturer, London Metropolitan UniversityMr James Bogle, Barrister & Dr Philip Howard, Consultant Physician. Co authors: ‘Medical Law and Ethics’
Cost: £40 (Sponsored applicants)£25.00 (Non – sponsored applicants)Refreshments and Lunch included
Booking form and details available at http://www.cmf.org.uk/alliedprofessions/?context=category&page=allied_events&id=296