Events

Damage limitation

14 March, Manchester

'Serious untoward events: what to do when it all goes wrong' will examine the difficulties of dealing with patients, families, disciplinary issues, the press and practitioners. The one-day event is organised by the British Association of Medical Managers.

Details: Nick Pampakas, 0161-474 1141.

Depression self-help

14 March, Leeds

The Andrew Sims centre for professional development is holding an 'Overcoming depression' training event in cognitive behavioural therapy self-help treatment for patients suffering with depression.

Dr Chris Williams, author of Overcoming Depression, will present a tutorial introducing delegates to this form of treatment.

Details: Course administrator, 0113-305 6044

Child health needs

15 March, Derby

The child development and disability group of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health is organising a conference on 'Children with complex healthcare needs: supporting child and family at home and school'. This one-day event is aimed at all those involved in the care of children with disabilities, including doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers, speech and language therapists, specialist teachers, psychologists and parents.

Details: Peter Limbrick, 0161-740 7757.

Labour's health policy

16 March, Manchester

'Labour's health policy - consideration of the national policy forum document' is an event organised by the Socialist Health Association.

Details: Ruth Pushkin, 0161-286 1926.

The psychiatric ward

18 March, London

The Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health is running a course on 'The psychiatric ward: can it be caring and therapeutic?' The conference aims to open up a major debate about how to improve the quality of acute hospital care .

Details: Karen Lothian, 020-7827 8329.

Intermediate care

18 March, London

The British Medical Association is holding a course on 'Intermediate Care - options and opportunities', for all those with a special interest in intermediate care, to highlight the positive opportunities offered by the current focus on intermediate care, and to explore the options open for the development of services.

Details: BMA, 020-7383 6605.

Elderly abuse

18-19 March, Warwick

Action on Elder Abuse is holding a two-day conference, 'Action on abuse', for a multiagency audience. The conference will focus on the policies and procedures contained in the Care Standards Act, No Secrets and the national service framework for older people.

Details: AEA, 020-8765 7000.

Forward with PCTs

19 March, London

The Health Financial Management Association is holding a course on 'PCTs - the way forward' designed to develop delegates' knowledge and understanding of the management arrangements and financial framework within PCTs.

Details: Hannah Cox 0117-929 4795

Items are entered free for public sector, voluntary and professional organisations, but we need at least six weeks' notice of your event. Please send details to Uli Jaeger, HSJ , Greater London House, Hampstead Road, London, NW1 7EJ. Fax: 020-7874 0254.

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