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International Course in Nutritional Epidemiology (2nd ed.)
31 August - 10 September 2010
Venue: Imperial College London
This advanced and interactive course aims to give you a solid grounding in the knowledge and skills that are required to work as a nutritional epidemiologist. Participants are expected to have postgraduate level experience (MSC or PHD) in epidemiology. The course will consist of lectures, computer tutorials, debates and discussions with experts and a small group assignment, with particular focus on current controversies in the field.For more information: http://www.imperial.ac.uk/medicine/nutritionalepidemiology
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Participation and Voices Training: Information for Children and Young People
31 August 2010
From Care Matters Partnership comes this exciting new training course, a vast step away from tokenistic participation and a truly unique opportunity for both professionals and young people to mutually benefit. Participation and Voices training provides young people with the skills to train children’s professionals, managers and corporate parents.
This training is most helpful as part of:
- Understanding more about what it is like growing up in care
- Understanding the effect trainers have on the young people they work with and how this can be positive or negative
- Learning about the importance of listening to children and young people in care and involving them in decisions about the care they get and their own individual life choices
- Learning about how best to listen and involve children and young people in care This course will provide the young trainers with transferrable skills that they will use in life, relationships and professionally.
Knowledge and expertise on the intensive course are assured. Training will be given by Care Matters’ own Matthew Huggins, himself having grown up in care.
For more information: http://carematterspartnership.co.uk/index.php/solutions/conferences-training/event/participation-and-voices-training
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14 September - 15 September 2010
Warwick University
The programme for Health Protection 2010 will include five parallel symposia each day - focusing on epidemiology, hepatitis and other blood borne viruses, food borne infections, CBRN and emerging threats, swine flu, vaccines, TB, healthcare associated infections, environmental hazards, emergency response and new technologies. Abstracts are invited for submission by 14 May for consideration for oral or poster presentations.
For more information: http://www.healthprotectionconference.org.uk
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European Association of Oral Medicine Conference
21 September - 25 September 2010
Venue: Central Hall Westminister, London
Hosted by UCL Eastman Dental Institute, Kings College London and Barts and the London, School of Medicine and Dentistry and their associated NHS Trusts.
Plenary sessions:
- Xerostomia and Hyposalivation – mechanisms and solutions
- Oral lichen planus: fresh perspectives on a common disease
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World Workshop Reviews
Joint meeting with the American Academy of Oral Medicine“Honouring the past – building for the future”.Transatlantic perspectives of 40 years of oral medicine.For more information: http://www.eaom2010.com/
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Health, wealth and ways of life - what can we learn from the Swedish, US and UK experience?
23 September - 24 September 2010
Venue: Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole Street, LONDON, W1G 0AE, England
Aim of the symposium:
To explore the public health issues relating to the Western economic culture and lifestyle, including the impact of the current economic crisis, learning from the similarities and contrasts between Scandinavia, the UK and the US. To consider a range of issues from policy to practicalities, and to help all of us adapt to future uncertainties.Objectives:
- To examine inequalities in health within our rich countries, and the impact of times of financial instability
- To explore the social determinants of health, the role of lifestyle, psychosocial factors and look to future implications for health and the provision of health services
- To explore the priorities for health services in the context of rapid economic change.
For more information: http://www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/ssmnyam2010.php
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Introductory Medical Statistics
23 September - 24 September 2010
Designed to introduce doctors, nurses, clinical research fellows and postgraduate students (anyone who uses statistics in their work or research) to statistical concepts including: epidemiological study design; identifying and describing different data types; selection of appropriate statistical tests (two and three group scenarios); calculation of sample size for basic study designs; understanding the principles behind various forms of regression analysis, including survival analysis.
For more information: https://www5.imperial.ac.uk/medicine/coursebookings/intromedstats_1009.html
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SOFHT 'Mock Trial' in association with Greenwoods Solicitors and 6 Pump Court Chambers
29 September 2010
Nike Lecture Theatre, University of Reading
The Society will be holding another of their hugely successful and unique Mock Trial at which an actual case will be used to provide delegates with the opportunity to watch, learn, and at the end, to give their own verdict on the outcome. A Q & A session following the Trial allows all attendees to take part in discussions on the day’s activities and take advantage of the experience and knowledge of the Barristers and Solicitors who play the main characters on the day.
For more information: http://www.sofht.co.uk
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Three Day Health Impact Assessment Training Course
5 October - 7 October 2010
Venue: Powys, Wales
The expectation is that having completed the course participants will be able to lead a simple HIA or be a team member in a more complex HIA.
The course is very practical and involves participants in planning an HIA for a realistic scenario. Topics covered include the stages of HIA, stakeholders, evidence, causal chains, key informants, public engagement, recommendations and reporting . Equity, and ethics of HIA are also discussed. A mixture of didactic teaching and working in small groups is used throughout.
For more information: http://www.wmpho.org.uk/hiatraining/
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15 October 2010
Especially suitable for Occupational Health Advisers, Occupational Health Nurses and Practice Nurses, the day covers current issues in the diagnosis of occupational asthma and work-exacerbated asthma in a hospital setting, and examines the role of the Occupational Heath Practitioner in this process.
Workplace surveillance is covered, with input on the prevention of occupational asthma. Management of occupational asthma once diagnosed is examined. The implications for patients with such a diagnosis is discussed, and an interview with a patient volunteer is presented.
For more information: http://www5.imperial.ac.uk/medicine/coursebookings/occasthma_1010.html
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Sex and Relationships Education: Getting on with it!
19 October 2010
Do you need an update on current sex and relationships education policy and legislation?
Book now for this year’s Sex Education Forum conference for essential updates on national policy and recent research as well as guidance on improving the quality of sex and relationships education (SRE) in your local area. Expert speakers include Dr Linda Papadopolous, well-known psychologist and media expert in the field of women and girls' self-image.
The conference will showcase innovative practice and include opportunities for participants to discuss and share their own practice. The FPA Pamela Sheridan Award for best SRE practice will be presented at the event by Julie Bentley, FPA Chief Executive.
The SEF is hosted by NCB, the leading support and development charity for the whole of the children’s sector in England and Northern Ireland. For further information visit: www.ncb.org.uk
For more information: http://sef2010.eventbrite.com/