B&NES Integrated Community Nurse Conference 2023
The B&NES Integrated Community Nurse conference ran for a second year on June 14th, 2023 at the Newton Park Campus of Bath Spa University. The event, was once again coordinated by key community providers; B&NES Enhanced Medical Service, HCRG Care Group, Dorothy House and B&NES Nursing Home representatives. For a second year running, the event was highly successful and well-received by all 50 delegate nurses from across the specialties.
The conference focused on two main themes: integration and celebration, with the overriding aim being to bring together nurses, celebrate nursing achievements and continue the positive work from last year regarding strengthening the integrated working between providers. Over the course of the day, attendees had the opportunity to network with colleagues and keynote speakers and attend two topic specific workshops.
The event was fortunate to be supported by key speakers like the South West Regional Chief Nurse, Sue Doheny, and Queen Nurse representatives. Their presentations offered valuable knowledge, innovative ideas, and helped foster meaningful discussions and networking opportunities. A representative from the University of the West of England placements team attended to observe, which will help to forge new placements links for the future workforce.
Both years, the event has been a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the community nurses in BANES, as well as facilitate knowledge sharing and foster collaborative and integrated approaches to patient care in our locality.
