By Mari-An Santos Four young Filipino nurses have been speaking to Mari-An Santos about their experiences of working in NHS hospital Covid-19 wards and in intensive therapy units (ITUs). Their ages range between 27 and 31 and most of them have been in the UK for
By Mari-An Santos Four young Filipino nurses have been speaking to Mari-An Santos about their experiences of working in NHS hospital Covid-19 wards and in intensive therapy units (ITUs). Their ages range between 27 and 31 and most of them have been in the UK for
The Filipino Nurses Association UK (FNA UK) will be holding its online launch on Saturday, 14 November 2020 from 1 PM until 5 PM. The main speaker will be Ruth May, Chief Nursing Officer for England. Other guests include Dr. Peter Carter, former Royal College
By Mari-An Santos Four young Filipino nurses have been speaking to Mari-an Santos about their experiences of working in NHS hospital Covid-19 wards and in intensive therapy units (ITUs). Their ages range between 27 and 31 and most of them have been in the UK
by Ronan Cameron-Carter and Liezel Longboan Over 300 participants from 17 countries attended the Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) UK’s first ever World Café Convention on 24 October, Saturday. Hosted online due to Covid-19 restrictions, the event attracted attendees from the Philippines, the UK, and the
Research by Ronan Cameron-Carter Government advice and statistics UK Government Coronavirus information page – The UK Government’s official coronavirus information page where you can find the latest government policies on travel restrictions, social distancing, testing, and other important information. Getting a free test for coronavirus – If you
Francis Fernando, one of the founders of Filipino Nurses Association UK, has been recognised as a runner-up in the BAME50, the Health Service Journal’s (HSJ) list of the most influential BAME leaders in health. The selection was made by a panel of 16 distinguished judges.
By Gabriel Azicate October has been designated as Black History Month in the UK as a way of celebrating the contributions of the Afro-Carribean community to British history. Established in 1987, this celebration now extends to Asian and minority ethnic groups as well. Tinig UK
Minerva Pascual Klepacz, matron in the Eye Unit and BAME lead at Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has been awarded the British Empire Medal for her services to nursing during the pandemic. She is the only Filipino to receive an award for
Virtual meetings and events have now replaced in-person activities. Photo credit: Bournemouth University Facebook group by Anoop Bhuller Covid-19 has impacted many university students, forcing them to put their studies and social lives on hold. With the implications of social distancing and other guidelines, Filipino