Courses & Events
Please note: The following events are listed in order or their start date...
RCGP: Introductory Certificate in Sexual Health (ICSH)
Dates: Monday 8 February 2010
(Info last updated 10 December 2009)
RCGP Sex, Drugs & HIV Task Group
Introductory Certificate in Sexual Health (ICSH)
Date: Monday 8 February 2010
Venue: RCGP, 14 Princes Gate, London, SW7 1PU
Cost: £190, inclusive of all materials and certification.
Are you confident in taking a sexual history?
Are you ready to gain the new QOF points on contraception?
Are you up-to-speed on how and when to offer an HIV test?
If the answer to any of these is "not sure", then this is the course for you!
The Introductory Certificate in Sexual Health (ICSH) is aimed at generalist clinicians and practice nurses already trained and working in general practice and provides a basic grounding in sexual health issues.
It is ideal as a "toe in the water" for those who want to develop their skills or confidence in raising sexual health in consultations or who may be considering further professional development in sexual health, such as the Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (DFSRH) and the BASHH Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation (STIF) Course with a view to providing a Local Enhanced Service in one or more aspects of sexual health service provision.
The structure of the ICSH is based on the highly successful RCGP Certificate in Management of Drug Misuse (Part 1), comprising 2 stages: an e-learning module - "Sexual Health in General Practice" available at www.doctors.net.uk - followed by a one day face-to-face training event.
Over 1,600 GPs and practice nurses have already successfully completed the e-module and the training days have been evaluated excellently.
The Event Flyer and Application Form can be downloaded below in Adobe Acrobat PDF format:
Event Flyer (PDF, 81K)- Application Form (PDF, 160K)
For further information or to reserve a place, please contact:
Jo Betterton
RCGP SMU
Suite 314
32-38 Leman Street
London E1 8EW
Tel: 020 7173 6095
E-mail: jbetterton@rcgp.org.uk
NOFAS-UK: Conference: FASD - Childhood to Adulthood
Date: Tuesday 9 February 2010
(Info last updated 21 December 2009)
NOFAS-UK
NOFAS-UK Conference
FASD - Childhood to Adulthood
Date: Tuesday 9 February 2010, 9am-4.30pm
Venue: Brunei Gallery, SOAS, University of London, Thornhaugh Street, London WC1H OXG
Cost: £35 Family Members; £95 Professionals; £25 Students/Concessions; 20% discount for group bookings (4 or more)
What does the future hold for a baby born with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder?
A one day conference brought to you by the National Organisation for Foetal Alcohol Syndrome-UK (NOFAS-UK). NOFAS-UK is dedicated to eliminating birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy and to improving the quality of life for children, adults, families, careres and communities affected by Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
- Watch film footage of the foetus under the influence of alcohol.
- Follow FASD from Childhood through Adolescence to Adulthood.
- Learn from the experience of doctors, parents and professionals.
- Hear people with FASD talk about challenges and triumphs.
- Learn strategies for care and management from the experts.
A CPD Registered Conferene.
The Conference Flyer and Registration Form can be downloaded below in Adobe Acrobat PDF format:
- Conference Flyer (PDF, 297K)
- Registration Form (PDF, 62K)
Address for registration or more information:
FAS-UK
157 Beaufort Park
London NW11 6DA
Tel: 0208 458 5951
Fax: 0208 209 3296
E-mail: nofas-uk@midlantic.co.uk
Web: www.nofas-uk.org
RCGP: Certificate in the Management of Alcohol Problems in Primary Care
Date: Friday 19 February 2010
(Info last updated 23 July 2009)
RCGP
RCGP Certificate in the Management of Alcohol Problems in Primary Care
Date (London): Friday 19 February 2010, 9.30am-5.00pm
Venue: RCGP, Hyde Park, London
Cost: £250 per person if attending a national event run by the SMU, £150 per person if attending a local event run by the DAAT or PCT
The misuse of alcohol is a serious health issue of national concern with evidence of significant harm caused through misuse in the UK and worldwide. Dealing with the consequences for physical and mental health and the impact on society is a challenge for everybody working in healthcare.
Brief interventions in primary care are widely underused despite a strong evidence base for their efficacy and the fact that they are easy to deliver. Alcohol causes much greater harm than hypertension which is generally identified and managed entirely in primary care by health professionals working to agreed routine, systematic and structured protocols, yet few primary healthcare teams manage risky or hazardous drinking as methodically as they approach hypertension.
When GPs are asked what incentives would be required to enable them to carry out SBI, many mention training and support. There is indeed good evidence that when GPs and nurses are adequately trained and supported for this work, SBI activity increases. However, there is also evidence that support should be geared to the needs and attitudes of health professionals to be effective and avoid being counterproductive in the longer term.
The implementation of a standardized approach to the delivery of brief interventions to harmful drinkers can probably save more in terms of years of life saved and provide better value for money.
The RCGP has developed this Certificate in response to increasing demand for education in the treatment of alcohol misuse. It is aimed at GPs and other healthcare professionals working in primary care.
Course Contents
In common with the successful Certificate in the Management of Drug Misuse - Part One, the Certificate in the Management of Alcohol Problems in Primary Care is in two parts:
- The Department of Health Alcohol Identification & Brief Advice e-learning course
- A one day training event, including self completed work book.
The Certificate Application Forms can be downloaded below in Adobe Acrobat PDF format:
- Application Form (London) (PDF, 115K)
For more information about attending the events, or about how to set up a local event please contact:
Jo Betterton
Manager
RCGP SMU
Suite 314 Frazer House
32-38 leman Street
London E1 8EW
Tel: 020 7173 6095
E-mail: jbetterton@rcgp.org.uk
BAMM/HE: Strengthened GP Appraisal & Revalidation
Date: Tuesday 9 March 2010
(Info last updated 04 January 2010)
British Association of Medical Managers (BAMM), Healthcare Events
A Practical Guide to Strengthened GP Appraisal & Revalidation
Date: Tuesday 9 March 2010, 10.00am-5.30pm
Venue: 76 Portland Place, London W1B 1NT
Cost: please see conference brochure (below).
News: Department of Health, 26 January 2010:
"Over 3,000 doctors will test out a new system of strengthened appraisal that will improve the quality and safety of patient care, Health Secretary Andy Burnham announced today. The doctors will take part in ten revalidation pilot studies across England and will be the first to try out a process, which will provide assurance on whether they are up to date with medical advances and fit to practice. The pilot studies are a key stage towards the introduction of a new system in which all doctors practicing in the UK will need to have their licences revalidated by the General Medical Council every five years."
Health Secretary Andy Burnham said: "These pilots will provide the NHS with the opportunity to test out how the new system should work in practice. Revalidation will provide the scrutiny that patients rightly expect and provide assurance that the doctor who is treating them is keeping up to date and has all the skills and competencies necessary to do a good job. It will also help support doctors to reflect on their practice, continue to develop their skills and enable them to access professional development throughout their careers."
With the GMC introducing licensing in November 2009, this one day conference has been developed to ensure doctors are informed on the latest developments in Revalidation and how it will work in practice.
Through a series of presentations and interactive sessions, you will hear from a variety of healthcare professionals with practical advice enabling you to develop your knowledge and understanding of GP Appraisal and Revalidation.
Topics include:
- GP Revalidation: an update
- Medical management for general practice
- Strengthened Appraisal: ensuring Appraisal supports Revalidation
- The medical manager: roles and responsibilities for Appraisal, Revalidation and the Responsible Officer
- Appraising GP appraisers
- Appraisal and Revalidation for locums, transitory and independent doctors
- Enhanced general practitioner Appraisal and Revalidation: developments from a pilot site
- Tackling performance concerns: Responsible Officer update
- Supporting clinicians in difficulty
PLUS: Preparing for Revalidation: workshop for GPs.
Chair and keynote speakers:
- Dr David Colin-Thom
OBE Chair BAMM/RCGP Joint Board and National Clinical Director for Primary Care Department of Health - Professor Steve Field
Chairman The Royal College of General Practitioners - Dr Martin Shelly
National Clinical Lead for Revalidation and GP NHS Revalidation Support Team
CPD approval is being sought, Fit to Lead accredited, recognised by the IHM and endorsed by the NHS Revalidation Support Team.
The Conference Brochure & Application Form can be dowloaded below in Adobe Acrobat PDF format:
- Conference Brochure & Application Form Form (PDF, 463K)
For more information contact:
Hanisha Patel
Tel: 020 8541 1399
E-mail: Hanisha@healthcare-events.co.uk
Web: www.healthcare-events.co.uk
RCGP: 15th National Conference
Date: Thursday 22 - Friday 23 April 2010
(Info last updated 12 January 2010)
RCGP, SMMGP, Healthcare Events Limited
RCGP 15th National Conference:
Working with Drug & Alcohol Users in Primary Care -
Integrating Practice and Policy: Everyone's Business
Date: Thursday 22 - Friday 23 April 2010
Venue: SECC, Glasgow
This conference is the largest event in the UK for GPs, shared care workers, drug users, nurses and other primary care staff, specialists, commissioners and researchers interested in and involved with the management of drug and alcohol users in primary care.
"I look forward to this conference all year because there is genuine debate wth all views being heard and considered and it is full of people who genuinely care''
- User Advocate, April 2009
Building on the success of past conferences, this long-standing event returns now, for its 15th consecutive year, to examine the critical role primary care plays in working with drug and alcohol users, their families and carers.
The two days focus upon integrating practice and policy, exploring the challenges, benefits and developments in practice today, with a Scottish flavour. Through an ensemble of over 40 factual, interactive and educational presentations, select special interest sessions, presented papers and films delegates will have the opportunity to explore a variety of topics including:
- Exploring the recovery debate and personalisation of treatment.
- Redefining harm reduction.
- Integration of the whole treatment system.
- Discussing linkage between use of substances, deprivation, social exclusion and poverty.
Conference features:
- Formal conference sessions
- Interactive workshops
- Poster displays and paper presentations
- Exhibition
- Dedicated networking opportunities
Keynote Speakers include:
- Marcus Roberts Director of Policy Drugscope.
- James Egan Head of Policy and Practice Scottish Drugs Forum.
- Roy Robertson GP and Reader University of Edinburgh.
- Anne Whittaker Nurse Facilitator (Drugs/Alcohol/BBV) NHS Lothian.
The conference also includes an exhibition and poster display throughout the event and a taste of Scotland reception and evening function on day one - an opportunity to further discussions and share personal knowledge and experiences with fellow attendees and speakers.
Set in the heart of Glasgow, we have chosen the SECC to host this year's event. Glasgow is one of the most dynamic cities in Europe, with one of the worst illicit drug and alcohol problems, and the perfect setting for our conference. As the UK's largest event of its kind, the conference is a truly unique experience for all, and a diary date you won't want to miss.
Full conference details, including programme, venue information and application form, are available in the Conference Programme & Application Form, which can be downloaded below in Adobe Acrobat PDF format:
- Conference Programme & Application Form (PDF, 751K)
Call for Posters, Papers, Film & Other Media:
You are invited to submit posters, papers, film and other media on any aspect of working with drug and alcohol users in primary care.
Submissions can include a brief description (aprox. 250 words) of your service and how it was developed, how you overcame a local problem and/or improved practice, or research and audit that you have carried out.
We are interested in submissions of any film/other media that you have produced, including educational and training materials.
WIN A FREE DELEGATE PLACE FOR 2011
Submissions selected for presentation at the conference will each be voted on during the event by attendees. The most popular/successfully voted for piece in each category (papers, posters and media) will be awarded 1 free delegate place each for the 16th national conference, 2011 (usual selling price £500)
Full submission instructions are available in the Conference Programme.
Submissions should be sent no later than 16 February 2010 to:
Matt Davenport
Healthcare Events
2 Acre Road
Kingston upon Thames KT2 6EF
Tel: 020 8541 1399
Fax: 020 8547 2300
E-mail: matt@healthcare-events.co.uk
For general information about the event, or to request a printed conference brochure, please contact:
Hanisha
Tel: 020 8541 1399
E-mail: hanisha@healthcare-events.co.uk
For information about exhibiting at the event please contact:
Carolyn Goodbody
Tel: 020 8481 0354
E-mail: carolyn@healthcare-events.co.uk
More information will be posted on this web site as soon as it becomes available.
Presentations and other documents from the highly successful 2009 RCGP Conference (Liverpool, 7-8th May) are available in the Past Reports & Presentations area of the RCGP Conferences section together with those from all previous RCGP conferences.
IHRA: 21st International Harm Reduction Conference
Date: Sunday 25 - Thursday 29 April 2010
(Info last updated 17 August 2009)
IHRA
21st International Harm Reduction Conference
Date: Sunday 25 - Thursday 29 April 2010
Venue: Liverpool
The 21st International Harm Reduction Conference returns to its roots in Liverpool! These conferences have been held around the world for two decades and, for 2010, it is returning to the city which hosted the first conference in 1990 - Liverpool, England.
Over five days, this conference will be the main meeting point for all those interested in harm reduction, and an invaluable platform for advocacy, debate, and discussion. For nearly two decades, these events have been the key forum for the dissemination of harm reduction ideas and practice, and have helped to put harm reduction on the map.
For further information please visit...
Europad: 9th International Conference
Date: Friday 28 - Sunday 30 May 2010
(Info last updated 17 July 2009)
Europad
Europad: 9th International Conference
Date: Friday 28 - Sunday 30 May 2010
Venue: Helsinki Congress Paasitorni, Finland
Europad (European Opiate Addiction Treatment Association) is a society for professionals interested in the development of effective opiate addiction treatment in Europe and elsewhere.
For further information please visit...
Web: www.europad.org