CPD Event Directory

Improving quality across systems & organisations in the North West

2nd Apr 2018 10:00 | The Health Foundation

To consider and learn from the challenges of developing; embedding and spreading quality improvement across a whole region through hearing about the work undertaken by the Advancing Quality Alliance (AQuA).The visit will provide Q members with an opportunity to hear about System Transformation; Building Capability; Person Centred Care and Delivering High Quality Care.

Wigmore Medical Open Day

7th Apr 2018 09:00 | Wigmore Medical at FACE

An event where Wigmore will be showcasing their top brands; including two agendas running parallel focusing on injectables; and skincare.

Skills for Independence rehabilitation course for adults with spinal cord injury

9th Apr 2018 00:00 | Back Up

Back Up is a leading UK charity that inspires people affected by spinal cord injury to get the most out of life. The course is for adults with spinal cord injury and offers an intense focus on wheelchair skills and general life skills to help make everyday life more manageable and improve independence. The course provides experiential ‘hands on’ learning for Nurses and Personal Assistants experienced in working with individuals with spinal cord injury outside of the clinical environment or client’s home. It offers learning opportunities for individuals seeking to volunteer in a residential setting and/or broaden their knowledge of SCI.

Advanced facilitation skills

11th Apr 2018 10:00 | Child Bereavement UK

Develop your skills as an experienced facilitator in challenging situations; self-awareness; group dynamics; empathy and intuition when leading bereavement groups.

Introductory Section 12 Approved Course

12th Apr 2018 09:00 | North East London NHS Foundation Trust

Section 12 Approved Doctor Introductory Course( under the Mental Health Act 1983)

Chronic Disease Management

16th Apr 2018 09:00 | RCNi

Taking place in 6 key locations during 2018; these events are aimed at providing primary health care nurses with invaluable knowledge and updates on the subject of chronic disease management.

Multi activity rehabilitation course for adults with spinal cord injury aged 50+

16th Apr 2018 09:00 | Back Up

Back Up is a leading UK charity that inspires people affected by spinal cord injury to get the most out of life. The course is for adults aged 50+ with spinal cord injury and is designed to boost confidence and independence through challenging and exciting outdoor activities and wheelchair skills development sessions. The course provides experiential hands on learning for Nurses and Personal Assistants; experienced in working with individuals affected by spinal cord injury outside of the clinical environment or clients home. It offers learning opportunities for individuals seeking to volunteer in a residential setting and/or broaden their knowledge of spinal cord injury.

When a child dies - supporting parents and families

16th Apr 2018 10:00 | Child Bereavement UK

Explore the impact of the death of a child on a family and build your confidence and skills when communicating with and supporting grieving families.

Ward Manager Summit

16th Apr 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

Whether you are currently a Ward Manager or aspiring to be one – this event provides a unique opportunity to learn from the experiences of other Ward Managers and Nurse Directors to develop your skills as an effective Ward Manager.

Improving Physical Health Outcomes for people with Mental Health Conditions

16th Apr 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

Chaired by Dr Jonathan Campion (Director for Public Mental Health and Consultant Psychiatrist South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and Visiting Professor of Population Mental Health University College London) this National CPD conference takes a practical case study based approach to assessing/monitoring and improving the physical health outcomes of people with mental health conditions.

Clinical Audit Masterclass

16th Apr 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

This one day clinical audit masterclass will provide you with a full understanding of why clinical audit is important to organisations/teams and individuals (e.g. helping to meet your revalidation requirements).

Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder

16th Apr 2018 10:00 | Self Injury Support

This is a one day training course designed to develop participants’ knowledge and understanding of Borderline Personality Disorder. The course will cover how individuals are diagnosed with BPD and the impact of the symptoms and experiences associated with this diagnosis. Participants’ will have the opportunity to reflect on the range of feelings; attitudes and responses that can arise when supporting people with a BPD diagnosis and learn about helpful responses. The training will provide information about the relationship between a BPD diagnosis and self-injury; as well as the best practice for support of clients; including harm minimisation strategies and person-centred practice.

Scottish Caring and Dementia Conference

18th Apr 2018 08:30 | Investor Publishing

A day conference with plenary sessions; workshops and presentations looking at key themes and issues in the field of dementia.

SCOPE School Middle East Conference

18th Apr 2018 09:00 | World Obesity Federation

This SCOPE School will focus on the medical and surgical management of obesity. It will cover the below topics: Modern Approaches to Interdisciplinary Care; Human Physiology of Body Weight Regulation; Biology of the Reduced Obese State; Multidisciplinary Team Management of Obesity in the Middle East; Management of Childhood Obesity; Lifestyle Intervention for Obesity Management; Medicating the Patient with Obesity; Bariatric Surgery and Beyond.

The Assistive Technology Conference: Empowering Independence

18th Apr 2018 09:30 | Salford Professional Development

Join us for the Assistive Technology Conference 2018 where leading experts will explain how ground-breaking innovations can close the disability employment gap to the benefit of both workers and employers. Get up close with the very latest assistive technology and learn how it can empower disabled people to be more independent and improve the quality of life for those with long term conditions.

Supporting parents though pregnancy loss and the death of a baby

18th Apr 2018 10:00 | Child Bereavement UK

Explore the impact that pregnancy loss and the death of a baby can have on a family as outlined in updated guidelines by SANDS and the Royal College of Midwives.

Supporting parents though pregnancy loss and the death of a baby

18th Apr 2018 10:00 | Child Bereavement UK

Explore the impact that pregnancy loss and the death of a baby can have on a family as outlined in updated guidelines by SANDS and the Royal College of Midwives.

Violence and aggression: short-term management of violent and physically threatening behaviour among adults/children and young people with a mental health problem

18th Apr 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

Chaired by Eric Baskind (Senior Lecturer in Law. Consultant and Expert Witness in Violence Reduction and the Safer Use of Force Liverpool John Moore’s University) this National CPD certified conference will focus on ensuring adherence to the 2017 National NICE Quality Standard on Violence and Aggression.

Reducing Medication Errors National Summit 2018

18th Apr 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

This timely Summit aims to bring together clinicians / managers and medication safety officers and leads to understand current national developments and to debate and discuss key issues and areas they are facing in improving medication safety and reducing medication errors in hospitals.

Mind and body: Practical management of older and frail patients

18th Apr 2018 12:45 | Omniamed Communications Limited

The management of older persons is challenging; often frail and harbouring multiple comorbidities; these patients have a wide range of physical and psychological needs. Although general practice is ideally placed to manage these patients; the practicalities of being a GP is often at odds with the time required to assess this complex population and adopt individualised management strategies. Through a series of practically-focussed talks and case studies; we will examine the complex interplay between body and mind; exploring relevant topics including frailty; insomnia; depression; pain and dementia. This unique angle aims to equip attendees with the knowledge and competence to take a holistic approach to managing older patients; supporting both pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods.

Diabetes Conference 2018

19th Apr 2018 09:00 | Salford Professional Development

Join us for the Diabetes Conference 2018 where expert speakers will explain how the NHS can transform its approach to both prevention and treatment. Understand how to move towards a patient centred care model; identify vulnerable groups in need of additional support and see how new technology can facilitate self-management.

Signs and Symptoms of Lower Gastrointestinal (GI) Complaints

19th Apr 2018 18:00 | InHealth

The aetiology; clinical features; investigations and management for a range of lower GI symptoms such as diarrhoea; constipation; lower GI bleeding; bloating and abdominal pain

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards: Towards Liberty Protection Safeguards: Implications of the 2017 Law Commission Report

20th Apr 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

This conference developed and produced in association with Alex Ruck Keene Barrister (39 Essex Chambers & Former Consultant / Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Project / The Law Commission) will update delegates on the implications of the March 2017 Law Commission Report and the practicalities of moving towards Liberty Protection Safeguards in your service.

Demonstrating & Improving Prescribing Competence & Practice: Implementing the National competency framework for all prescribers

20th Apr 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

Last year a new and updated Competency Framework to support healthcare professionals to prescribe effectively was published by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. Through national updates / practical case studies and extended expert sessions this conference focuses on demonstrating and improving prescribing competence and practice – embedding the competency framework and ten competency dimensions for all prescribers.

Demonstrating & Improving Nurse Prescribing Competence & Practice: Implementing the National competency framework for all prescribers

20th Apr 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

Last year a new and updated Competency Framework to support healthcare professionals to prescribe effectively was published by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. Through national updates / practical case studies and extended expert sessions this conference focuses on demonstrating and improving nurse prescribing competence and practice – embedding the competency framework and ten competency dimensions for all nurse prescribers.

Masterclass: Assessment/Diagnosis Treatment & Management of Eating Disorders

20th Apr 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

This one day masterclass will provide you with an overall understanding of the assessment / diagnosis / treatment and overall management of the eating disorders you are likely to see in practice.

Next Steps rehabilitation course for adults with spinal cord injury who can walk

23rd Apr 2018 00:00 | Back Up

Back Up is a leading UK charity that inspires people affected by spinal cord injury to get the most out of life. The course is for adults with spinal cord injury who walk some or all of the time. It focuses on the development of life skills; giving the opportunity to discuss issues related to being able to walk following injury. The course provides experiential ‘hands on’ learning for Nurses and Personal Assistants; experienced in working with individuals affected by spinal cord injury outside of the clinical environment or client’s home. It offers learning opportunities for individuals seeking to volunteer in a residential setting and/or broaden their knowledge of spinal cord injury.

Unite-CPHVA South East Region Conference 23 April 2018

23rd Apr 2018 09:00 | Unite the Union

This one day conference is planned for the Community Health Practitioners. The conference aims to engage; equip and enable the community health practitioners (health visitors; school nurses; child health nurses; district nurses; and practice nurses) in facing the current challenging times in the NHS. It offers the delegates the opportunity to update on their existing knowledge and skills to inform their practice and to learn from each other through interaction and networking.

Physiotherapy Conference 2018

23rd Apr 2018 09:00 | Salford Professional Development

Returning for its third year; Salford Professional Developments’ Physiotherapy Conference is gaining a reputation as an inspirational and empowering event offering ideas for innovation both on a small and large scale. Leading experts will discuss how the profession can meet the challenges and opportunities presented by changes in NHS policy and a renewed focus on public health. Learn how physiotherapists can work closer with general practice; support the delivery of Sustainability and Transformation Plans (STPs) and how the sector can meet the demands of the future.

Setting up and running Virtual Clinics

23rd Apr 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

This CPD certified conference will focus on setting up and running virtual clinics in different specialities. Virtual clinics are increasingly being used in healthcare to reduce outpatient appointments / reduce DNA rates / save money and ensure the patients that do need to be seen face to face by a consultant have enough dedicated time.

Preventing Suicide in Young People & Children

23rd Apr 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

By attending this one day conference chaired by Ann Rowland (Director of Bereavement Support and Education; Child Bereavement UK) you will hear from expert speakers on how your service can reduce preventable suicides and save young lives.

NHS England tabletop exercise

23rd Apr 2018 10:00 | Public Health England

As a Category 1 responder; the NHS has a legal obligation to train and prepare for the response to a mass casualty incident. The aim of this one day tabletop exercise is rehearse NHS England Lancashire & South Cumbria’s response to a mass casualty incident involving large numbers of casualties with traumatic injuries. It will also provide the opportunity for key health partners to better understand each other’s response capabilities; capacities and priorities.

Management of Lymphoedema with Kinesio Tape

24th Apr 2018 09:00 | Haddenham Healthcare

The Management of Lymphoedema with Kinesio taping Methods This 1 day course covers all aspects of treating the patient with lymphoedema using Kinesio taping methods.

The FGM Conference: Zero tolerance for female genital mutilation

24th Apr 2018 09:00 | Salford Professional Development

The second annual FGM Conference will bring together key influencers who will share their views on what can be done to protect women and girls in the UK from the dangerous practice of FGM. Join us to hear speakers discuss cultural attitudes and the impact of the practice; preventative measures introduced by the government; and what is being done to raise awareness.

Supporting Staff at Coroner's Court

24th Apr 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

A recent high-profile case has illustrated just how challenging it can be for those supporting staff after the death of a patient. This course is suitable for those who may have to support staff in the immediate aftermath of a patient death and at Coroner’s Court.

Mind and body: Practical management of older and frail patients

24th Apr 2018 12:45 | Omniamed Communications Limited

The management of older persons is challenging; often frail and harbouring multiple comorbidities; these patients have a wide range of physical and psychological needs. Although general practice is ideally placed to manage these patients; the practicalities of being a GP is often at odds with the time required to assess this complex population and adopt individualised management strategies. Through a series of practically-focussed talks and case studies; we will examine the complex interplay between body and mind; exploring relevant topics including frailty; insomnia; depression; pain and dementia. This unique angle aims to equip attendees with the knowledge and competence to take a holistic approach to managing older patients; supporting both pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods.

X-IMPACT Meetings 2018

24th Apr 2018 18:00 | Bayer Healthcare

The X-IMPACT series of meetings is aimed at clinicians within primary and secondary care who are confident in prescribing a non-vitamin K oral anticoagulant (NOAC) in the area of AF and VTE management; and wish to share best practice; real-world case examples and experience of practical management amongst peers.

School Mental Health Leader Certificate

25th Apr 2018 09:30 | Forum Business Media

The mental well-being of our students is of growing concern. The School Mental Health Leader Certificate is designed to provide a strategic overview of supporting mental well-being in your school as well as providing the latest research and most successful interventions to use day-to-day.

Root Cause Analysis: 2 Day Intensive Training Course

25th Apr 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

Facilitated by Kate Hill (Solicitor – InPractice) this interactive and practical course will provide a structured approach to incident investigation from an initial understanding of the legal and factual context through to information collection/analysis/the report and writing a final action plan.

Initial Approved Clinician Course

26th Apr 2018 09:00 | North East London NHS Foundation Trust

Initial Approved Clinician Course for doctors applying to become an Approved Clinician or existing ACs requiring a 5 year refresher course

When a child dies - supporting parents and families

27th Apr 2018 10:00 | Child Bereavement UK

Explore the impact of the death of a child on a family and build your confidence and skills when communicating with and supporting grieving families.

When a child dies - supporting parents and families

27th Apr 2018 10:00 | Child Bereavement UK

Explore the impact of the death of a child on a family and build your confidence and skills when communicating with and supporting grieving families.

Caldicott Guardian Training Course

27th Apr 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

Facilitated by Christopher Fincken (Independent Member UK Caldicott Guardian Council / Chairman 2012-2017) this one day training course about Caldicott Guardian Principles has been developed to provide both practical and appropriate training for experienced Caldicott Guardians aswell as their deputies and others involved in delivering the Caldicott Guardian Function in a wide range of Organisations.

Adult Safeguarding Summit 2018: Improving Adult Safeguarding Practice Decision Making/User Involvement & Outcomes

27th Apr 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

We are pleased to announce National Safeguarding Adults Summit which this year will focus on improving adult safeguarding practice: decision making / user involvement and outcomes. The conference aims to bring together adult safeguarding leads to understand current issues and the national context and to debate and discuss key issues and areas you are facing in practice in moving forward with ‘making safeguarding personal’.

Depression in adults: treatment and management

27th Apr 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

This conference will focus on the implementation of the New National NICE Guideline for Depression in adults: treatment and management which is currently in draft form and due to be published early in 2018 followed by a new Quality Standard later in the year. Throughout the day this event will systematically focus on the prominent areas highlighted in the current Guidelines Draft by looking at current research / best practice /pharmacological vs psychological interventions and the importance of patient involvement.

SDCA - Swiss DolorClast Academy - training course

28th Apr 2018 09:00 | E.M.S. Electro Medical Systems SA

Training on Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in theory and practice.

EMS Electro Medical Systems S.A

28th Apr 2018 09:00 | E.M.S. Electro Medical Systems SA

Training on Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in theory and practice.

All Irish Primary Care Diabetes Society: Trains and boats and planes: Moving forward in the management of diabetes

28th Apr 2018 09:30 | Omniamed Communications Limited

The mix of lectures from leading healthcare professionals and interactive practical workshops will enable you – whatever your role in the primary care diabetes team – to come away having consolidated and built on your knowledge. You will also be able to work through CPD templates during the day that you can take away to add to your personal development portfolio (supplemented by online materials available after the event); all aimed at helping you put what you learn into practice.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference 2018

30th Apr 2018 09:00 | Salford Professional Development

Join us for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference 2018 where expert speakers will discuss the major challenges facing the sector. Anticipate how the government’s policy proposals will impact on day-to-day services; understand how the NHS can work more closely with schools and learn from examples of best practice.

Medical Engineering

30th Apr 2018 09:30 | Informa Connect

An engaging and educational conference with a key focus to challenge engineers within the clinical field; for the transformation of healthcare technology systems; to enable better; more efficient care.

Consultant Job Planning

30th Apr 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

The conference aims to bring together those leading and improving the effectiveness of Job planning to understand current issues and the national context and to debate and discuss key issues and areas they are facing in practice.

Quality Summit 2018 Meeting and Measuring Progress against the CQC Quality Ratings

30th Apr 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

Chaired by Professor Simon Mackenzie Senior Medical Adviser NHS Improvement – this National Quality Summit focuses on meeting and measuring progress against the CQC Quality Ratings. The conference aims to bring together clinicians and managers leading on quality improvement to understand current issues and the national context and to debate and discuss key issues and areas they are facing in practice in meeting the CQC Quality Ratings.