The 2011 Bursary has been awarded to the WCET UK Committee.

“Does your healthcare provider know who you are and what you do?"
Demonstrating the value of Stoma Care Nurses.

The Aim is to:

• Produce a research report to publish the first UK focussed assessment of the value of SCNs.
• Quantifying savings generated for Trusts and the NHS.

Looking at:

• Preventing prolonged length of hospital stay.
• Preventing readmission to hospital.
• Reducing workload on other HCPs, GPs, A&E, D/Ns and hospital consultants.
• Provision of nurse led services.

The objectives will be to:

• Produce a report to be utilised for further lobbying of MPs.
• Launch to press and make available to key stake holders. (e.g. RCN)
• Publish in relevant nursing press.

 What is the Opus Bursary?

The Opus Bursary is an annual award presented to a Stoma Care Nurse to facilitate innovative research aimed at increasing the understanding of a particular aspect of stoma care, which will hopefully lead to an improvement in the quality of life for people living with a stoma.

 What is the Value of the Award?

£3,000 to part or wholly fund one year's research.

 Who Decides on the Award Winner?

Opus Healthcare will remain independent of any decision and is grateful to the Committee of WCET UK for agreeing to select the project they consider most appropriate.

 Who can Apply for the Opus Bursary?

Applications are invited from any UK or Ireland based, full or part-time, qualified NHS Stoma Care Nurse. Previous recipients of the bursary cannot apply.

 How do I Apply?

Applicants must submit a 100-word summary of their proposed research project. Applications are being accepted from now until the 31st August 2012. The winner of the next Opus Bursary will be notified and an announcement made at the WCET UK Conference 2012.

 Where do I apply for the 2012 Bursary?

Your 100-word summary should be emailed to bursary@opus-healthcare.co.uk , no later than 31st August 2012. These will then be passed onto the Committee of WCET UK for their consideration.