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		Overseas Nurses Network   • Health Index • Nursing Index • Useful Links • UK Health Pages • UNISON Global Action for decent working conditions across the world Further information about the network Sofi Taylor, UNISON NEC member 0141-243 2119 (o) or Sheila McGeoch, Administrator Glasgow resource Centre 0141-243 2119. Message from Dave Prentis, UNISON General Secretary "I would like to send a message of congratulations to UNISON's Overseas Nurses Network. It is only through your tireless work and continual campaigning that you have been able to double your membership in the past two years and raise the profile of overseas nurses working in the UK, helping to make our health service the strong institution that it should be. "UNISON's Overseas Nurses Network is at the forefront of campaigns to ensure that nurses from overseas get a fair deal, receive the same terms and conditions as those from the UK and are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve. I will continue to offer you my support and best wishes for the future. Dave"       The Overseas Nurses Network was launched in December 2003 in Glasgow. The network provides an opportunity to meet and get to know other nurses from overseas. It will also provide information and support. Click here for a contact form. Also see our useful job and resource links. New information pack, mapping exercise and meeting flyer Latest Newsletter (pdf 267k) Overseas nurses network celebrates second anniversary in first for Scotland Message from Dave Prentis General Secretary First Edinburgh Network Meeting Thursday 4 November 7.30 UNISON Belford Road (click here for workplace poster 40k pdf file) Overseas Nurses Network Meeting Education and Training Evening 19th Aug 2004 29 July 04: UNISON pursues recruitment company back to Philippines Aims of the Network AIMS OF THE NETWORK To set up and maintain a network of nurses and other care workers from overseas which will do / provide the following:- Act as an information point to provide information on a range of relevant issues such as Trade Union rights, employment rights, contracts of employment, employment law affecting overseas workers etc. etc., welfare information, etc. etc Use the network as a conduit for consultation with this group of members. What are their specific needs as overseas workers? Provide access to training such as Stewards and/or Health & Safety training, assertiveness training, Rights issues, Communications training such as newsletter and computer training. Provide a means to network on a professional level for overseas members working mainly in the private healthcare sector, (but also in the voluntary and NHS sector), such a network does not exist at present. Provide a means to network on a social level, and meet other members in similar circumstances. Provide a chance to "get together" and share experiences and useful information. Establish stewards who will act as buddies as well for new members, newly arrived in Scotland. Provide access to UNISON Welfare and other support where appropriate. Organise an annual event which will be the main event in the network’s calendar ( less formal than an AGM). Encourage members to become active in their Branch. Sofi Taylor UNISON N.E.C. Sheila McGeoch Admin top Overseas Nurses Network Meeting (click here for pdf poster) 1st Dec 2005 UNISON House 14 West Campbell Street, Glasgow 7pm to 10pm Food and Refreshments provided A speaker from the Ethnic Minority Law Centre on immigration and work permit. Information on access to training (English as a second language and many others) Helen Crowley on new research   Bring a friend or colleague along To confirm attendance or for more information please contact Sheila 0141 243 2119 Sofi 0141 276 3723 (travelling expenses to the meeting will be refunded on production of receipts, tickets etc.)