LONDON, UK, March 27, 2009 - Grenadian nurses in several disciplines may be in a position to enhance their skills with the offer of cooperation between Grenada and London South Bank University, Faculty of Health and Social Care. On Wednesday March 25th 2009, HE Ruth Elizabeth Rouse, High Commissioner for Grenada, in keeping with the Government’s desire to improve quality health care, held discussions with Professor David Sines, Executive Dean, Faculty of Health and Social Care/Community Health Nursing, London South Bank University. The University trains thousands of students in the nursing profession and collaborates with top London Hospitals such as Guys and St. Thomas’, Great Ormond Street, the Maudsley Hospital, among others. The areas identified for possible training include, Mental Health, Adult Nursing (diabetes, cardiovascular, sickle cell, lupus); Radiography, Radiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Theatre operation, Primary Health Care. Professor Sines has over 30 years experience in the nursing profession and is willing to work with the Health Department in Grenada to improve the services offered in this area. High Commissioner Rouse thanked the Professor for his warm welcome and kind offer of assistance and is currently holding discussions with the Ministry of Health in Grenada to take the offer forward. INSIDE GRENADA NEWS