CPD Event Directory

Improving Mental Health Crisis Care

1st Oct 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

The National Mental Health Crisis Summit takes a practical case study based approach to improving services and outcomes for people with mental health conditions requiring urgent and crisis care. The day will focus on improving services for mental health crisis care through learning from organisations that have succeeded in addressing the challenge of improving access and delivering an effective mental health crisis pathway in line with the national concordat. Case Studies of Beyond Places of Safety Crisis services will be presented following the Department of Health additional funding focusing on timely support to relieve pressures on hospitals by reducing unnecessary visits to A&E for those experiencing a crisis.

Setting up and running Virtual Clinics

1st Oct 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. A large number of appointments can be replaced by virtual clinics – for decision making – consultation and outcome analysis.

Controlled Drugs Summit: Ensuring the Safer Management of Controlled Drugs: Diversion & Abuse: Prescribing & Use

1st Oct 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

The national controlled drugs summit focuses on the safe use of prescribing and management of controlled drugs including monitoring adherence against the NICE guidance on the safe use and management of controlled drugs.

Investigation and Learning from Deaths in NHS Trusts

1st Oct 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

This National Conference focuses on improving the investigation and learning from deaths in NHS Trusts following the National CQC and NQB guidance – and Department of Health reporting requirements.

A Step Forward Meeting

2nd Oct 2018 17:30 | Bial Pharma UK

Bial UK Ltd. are pleased to support an evening scientific symposium in the field of Parkinsons Disease (PD). The meeting will be of interest to movement disorder specialists; neurologists; care of the elderly physicians and PD specialist nurses. The meeting will take place on 2nd October beginning at 17:30 and finishing at 20:45. It will be a peer-to-peer speaker meeting with presentations from eminent specialists in the field. There will be 3 presentations and a debate related to the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease.

Glaucoma Management: Limiting Progression

2nd Oct 2018 18:00 | Havas Just - Santen

An educational meeting to reflect on the current management of glaucoma and the importance of managing peak IOP and any fluctuations over 24 hours. The faculty will discuss the importance of 24 hour IOP control when managing glaucoma patients and will present clinical evidence on glaucoma medications and their impact over 24 hours. The meeting will provide insights from both UK and international healthcare professionals.

Symposium on Spinal Cord Injury Acquired Through Illness or Disease

3rd Oct 2018 09:00 | Spinal Injuries Association

Developed by SIA’s SCI Nurse Specialists; this is the third session of the new version of a Study Day looking at aspects of ‘non-traumatic’ spinal cord injury (SCI). This version has more specialised clinical content; with presentations including Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression; Cauda Equina Syndrome; psychological impact; therapy management and Transverse Myelitis. Non-traumatic SCI is often misunderstood or misdiagnosed; so this is an ideal opportunity for non-specialist staff to hear from experts in these fields.

Glaucoma Management: Limiting Progression

3rd Oct 2018 18:30 | Havas Just - Santen

An educational meeting to reflect on the current management of glaucoma and the importance of managing peak IOP and any fluctuations over 24 hours. The faculty will discuss the importance of 24 hour IOP control when managing glaucoma patients and will present clinical evidence on glaucoma medications and their impact over 24 hours. The meeting will provide insights from both UK and international healthcare professionals.

Mastering Your Risk

4th Oct 2018 09:30 | Medical Protection Society

70% of clinical negligence claims are related to poor communication. This workshop provides a thorough grounding in the issues surrounding risk management. It introduces proven preventative skills and techniques you can implement immediately to reduce your exposure to litigation and complaints; and improve patient satisfaction.

Communicating with families when children have a life-limiting condition and complex needs

4th Oct 2018 10:00 | Child Bereavement UK

Gain a deeper understanding of families’ needs and the difficulties they may face from diagnosis onwards.

The International Practitioner Health Summit 2018: The Wounded Healer

4th Oct 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

Aimed at doctors/nurses/pharmacists/allied health practitioners/dentists/counsellors and researchers in the field of practitioner health the 10 Year Anniversary Conference of the NHS Practitioner Health Programme will bring together the academic/ clinical and experiential aspects of physician and practitioner health with a particular focus on mental health.

BACPR Annual Conference 2018 – Improving Performance and Outcomes

4th Oct 2018 10:00 | British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (BACPR)

Our 2018 annual conference will include sessions on all core components of cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation.

Annual Care Conference for Wales

4th Oct 2018 13:00 | Investor Publishing

A day conference targeted at Welsh Care Home Managers and operators focusing on legislation; training and inspection and an overview of the market in Wales. Running now for its 14th year we run in conjunction with Care Forum Wales.

Mastering Adverse Outcomes

4th Oct 2018 14:00 | Medical Protection Society

Effective and ethical management of patient care following an adverse outcome can help to avoid a complaint or claim. This workshop explores the basic ethical and legal obligations on a doctor when discussing adverse outcomes with patients and their carers.

Managing challenging behaviours in dementia: a different perspective

4th Oct 2018 18:00 | Exemplar Health Care

Dr. Ben Akande; Consultant Clinical Psychologist; will share his best practice and innovative approaches to managing the challenging behaviours often associated with complex dementia. Dr. Akande specialises in treating individuals living with very challenging behaviours and working with them to develop new strategies to improve their lives. Health and social care commissioners; social workers; bed managers; clinical and non-clinical colleagues interested in finding out about new approaches to challenging behaviour will find this free event a useful opportunity to gain new insights.

Glaucoma Management: Limiting Progression

4th Oct 2018 18:30 | Havas Just - Santen

An educational meeting to reflect on the current management of glaucoma and the importance of managing peak IOP and any fluctuations over 24 hours. The faculty will discuss the importance of 24 hour IOP control when managing glaucoma patients and will present clinical evidence on glaucoma medications and their impact over 24 hours. The meeting will provide insights from both UK and international healthcare professionals.

Skills for Independence rehabilitation course for adults with spinal cord injury

5th Oct 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.

Building Resilience and Avoiding Burnout

5th Oct 2018 09:30 | Medical Protection Society

In the face of increasing demands placed upon the modern clinician; measurable burnout is significant and increasing. This has a direct and indirect effect on medicolegal risk. This workshop is designed to inform and empower clinicians to manage this threat to themselves and patient safety.

Assessing Risk in Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System

5th Oct 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

Held in partnership with The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust and developed with Dr Stephen Blumenthal – Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalyst and Co-Author ‘Assessing Risk: A Relational Approach’ this national CPD conference will address intrapersonal and interpersonal dimensions in managing risk and highlight the significance of childhood development in understanding violent and sexually violent acts and the complicated interpersonal processes involved in managing individuals who have a propensity to violent enactment.

Achieving Safer and Reliable Practice

5th Oct 2018 14:00 | Medical Protection Society

This training course provides attendees with the knowledge; insight and essential strategies to help them to engage in reliability science. It provides them with the personal motivation and tools essential to consistently deliver reliable and safer clinical care by identifying the most critical areas of risk.

Introduction to Scalp Micropigmentation Full Day 10-6

7th Oct 2018 10:00 | Velvet Pigmentation Training

Full day offering an overview of what SMP is and how to perform a treatment.

Handling Concerns about Fitness to Practise: Managing Complaints and Concerns about Nurses and supporting Nurses in Difficulty

8th Oct 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

The conference will support you to improve processes and practice with regard to handling complaints and concerns about nurses and midwives in light of the current NMC consultation on fitness to practice. The conference will include national developments and case studies from experienced Directors of Nursing at NHS Trusts on how to effectively manage complaints or concerns about nursing practice whilst supporting the nurse involved and ensuring patient safety.

Information Governance NHS Summit 2018: Ensuring Compliance with GDPR in Health and Social care

8th Oct 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

This National Conference focuses on Information Governance in Health and Social Care – ensuring demonstrable compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which came into force in May 2018. Through national updates and expert led extended interactive sessions and practical case studies the conference will support you to ensure compliance in your service.

Masterclass: Discharge Planning with a Difference including Nurse Led Discharge

8th Oct 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

This Masterclass will examine the elements of safe effective patient discharge from hospital. The evidence base together with practical tools and suggestions will form the framework for the day. This masterclass will benefit delegates by providing the opportunity to revisit the discharge process within your organisation with a view to stimulating new and innovative approaches for effective patient discharge. The evidence base and practical tools to take away and will underpin the topics of risk/ safety and patient centeredness.

Perinatal Mental Health Summit: Implementing the 2018 National Perinatal Mental Health Care Pathways

8th Oct 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

This National Perinatal Mental Health Summit focuses specifically on implementing the 2018 National Perinatal Mental Health Care Pathways. The five pathways announced in May 2018 focus on Preconception advice/Specialist assessment/Emergency assessment/Psychological interventions and Inpatient care.

Presentation Skills Masterclass

8th Oct 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

The Presentation Skills Masterclass is aimed at clinicians and managers in health and social care who would like to develop their presentations skills. The masterclass is designed to provide an increased understanding of the skills and techniques required to deliver dynamic presentations.

IAPT Long Term Conditions: Improving Outcomes & Access Delivering effective Integrated Mental Health Care & Support to people with Long Term Physical Conditions

8th Oct 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

This conference focuses on setting up and running IAPT services for Long Term Conditions in line with the national requirement to expand Improving Access to Psychological Therapies by commissioning (IAPT) services integrated into physical healthcare pathways. Through national updates and practical case studies the conference will provide you with an essential guide ensuring your IAPT-LTC service is effective and improves outcomes for patients.

Root Cause Analysis: 2 Day Intensive Training Course

8th Oct 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. The first day will focus on information collection/ data organisation and analysis. The second day of this interactive training will provide guidance on how to support staff and interview techniques. There will then be a root cause analysis case study. One of the most common complaints made about incident reports in the NHS is the lack of consistency. The aim of this course is to ensure a consistent approach to investigations that is supportive and solution orientated.

New innovations in disposable negative pressure

8th Oct 2018 18:00 | MA Healthcare

Two unique evening masterclasses: Disposable negative pressure is being adopted more and more across the UK and these masterclasses will help you to understand its key uses and benefits.

BCO Midlands & East Anglia Research Launch: Wellness Matters

9th Oct 2018 17:00 | British Council for Offices - BCO

The Wellness Matters project has adopted a unique approach by creating a strategic ‘roadmap’ to health & wellbeing in offices. Working with leading medical and academic experts the research has reviewed the existing evidence base of leading sustainability and health & wellbeing standards. The result is an outcome-focused framework against which these standards have been mapped. By doing so the study provides a concise point of reference for clients and their advisors as well as design and construction teams and sets out the best practice guidance for implementing and achieving health & wellbeing across the office life cycle.

New innovations in disposable negative pressure

9th Oct 2018 18:00 | MA Healthcare

Two unique evening masterclasses: Disposable negative pressure is being adopted more and more across the UK and these masterclasses will help you to understand its key uses and benefits.

Building Resilience and Avoiding Burnout

10th Oct 2018 09:30 | Medical Protection Society

In the face of increasing demands placed upon the modern clinician; measurable burnout is significant and increasing. This has a direct and indirect effect on medicolegal risk. This workshop is designed to inform and empower clinicians to manage this threat to themselves and patient safety.

The Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Study Day Cardiff 2018

10th Oct 2018 09:30 | Tuberous Sclerosis Association (TSA)

Do you work in education, health or social care? Would you like to know more about supporting children and adults with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)? TSC is a genetic condition that can lead to growths in various organs of the body and affects people in a range of different ways. Come along to our FREE CPD Accredited study day. We have an exciting programme planned to include: Introduction to genetics, Personal accounts of TSC. Workshops on managing aspects of TSC, including epilepsy, mental health and wellbeing.

3Shape Dental System Smile Design

10th Oct 2018 10:00 | 3Shape

The ability to create highly aesthetic smile designs for dentists and their patients is an attractive and profitable area for labs. 3Shape provides a new powerful solution for very fast and easy creation of digital smile designs- with photo-realistic simulation to show the patient. 3Shape Dental System enables you to link your 2D smile design with 3Din 3Shape’s RealView to directly guide your restorative designs.

Training course for endoscopic full-thickness resection using the FTRD System

10th Oct 2018 10:00 | Synectics

The key objectives of this course are the basics of endoscopic full thickness resection (eFTR) with the FTRD System. The course will cover the development of this therapy; the theory of eFTR and offer practical ‘hands on’ training with porcine models. There will be discussions on clinical considerations; indications and contraindications plus patient preparation and post procedure care.

Achieving Safer and Reliable Practice

10th Oct 2018 14:00 | Medical Protection Society

This training course provides attendees with the knowledge; insight and essential strategies to help them to engage in reliability science. It provides them with the personal motivation and tools essential to consistently deliver reliable and safer clinical care by identifying the most critical areas of risk.

Introductory Section 12 Approved Course

11th Oct 2018 09:00 | North East London NHS Foundation Trust

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

The Berkshire; Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Care Conference 2018

11th Oct 2018 09:00 | Care Choices Ltd

This CMM Insight conference and exhibition brings the quality of a national conference to a local stage. Focusing on the issues that matter to providers in the Berkshire region; the agenda has been developed in conjunction with Berkshire; Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Care Associations. Presentations are delivered by leading sector representatives and offer expert insight into the local landscape. Delegates have an opportunity to network with like-minded providers; learn more about delivering best practice in a changing social care environment; whilst being able to attend an exhibition of carefully selected services and products. Practical workshops also offer attendees a chance to delve into a subject further.

Security Network

11th Oct 2018 09:00 | NPAG- Thames Management Services

This network will bring together NHS security specialists to understand and overcome issues. It will allow shared learning and training across organisations; pulling together a disparate community and gaining valuable insights from suppliers and experts

Supporting parents through pregnancy loss and the death of a baby

11th Oct 2018 10:00 | Child Bereavement UK

Explore the impact that pregnancy loss and the death of a baby can have on a family looking at up-to-date research and the National Bereavement Care Pathway (2017).

Caldicott Guardian Training Course

11th Oct 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 & their deputies and others involved in delivering the Caldicott Guardian Function in a wide range of Organisations. The day will provide sound foundations for those seeking to understand the Caldicott Guardian Role and inspiration as to how it can be developed in their own organisations based on the latest National Guidance. The course is fully interactive and participants in small groups will face a number of case study challenges throughout the day building personal knowledge understanding and confidence.

How can we transform our practice to develop best care for patients?

11th Oct 2018 18:00 | InHealth

Within radiology; the introduction of radiographer reporting has developed into an integral component of most; if not all x-ray departments. It is a national treasure; an innovation founded by the NHS which is marvelled by radiographers across the globe. Despite this; historically radiography has lagged behind the AHP family in establishing themselves as effective agents of influence. So how do we change this status quo? What approach is needed in an NHS which is celebrating its 70th birthday and undoubtedly experiencing some of its greatest challenges to date? “How can we transform our practice to develop the best care for patients?” In our previous study events; we have really looked to understand the challenges faced by reporting radiographers and have shared examples of enablers from a broad spectrum of experts. This event will take this one step further; and look at how we can really look to push the boundaries within the scope of our profession to improve outcomes; and how the innovators of today become standard practice of the everyday radiographer of tomorrow. We have a panel of imaging experts speaking at the event and you will have an opportunity to gain insights through their presentations and engage with them during the panel discussion.

Achieving Safer and Reliable Practice

12th Oct 2018 09:30 | Medical Protection Society

This training course provides attendees with the knowledge; insight and essential strategies to help them to engage in reliability science. It provides them with the personal motivation and tools essential to consistently deliver reliable and safer clinical care by identifying the most critical areas of risk.

MISSION REMISSION 2018: A decade of remission; now looking to the future

12th Oct 2018 10:00 | Roche Products

The meeting will focus on a number of subjects that are relevant to everyday clinical practice including; the latest real world data and management of RA; case studies and updates in GCA as well as an interactive panel discussion on engaging with the MDT. There will be the opportunity to take part in practical ultrasound workshops on either RA or GCA.

The Mental Capacity Act Masterclass

12th Oct 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

This Master Class will consider how the current Mental Capacity Act applies to day-to-day practice: with a focus on capacity and best interest assessments and how these can protect the healthcare practitioner and improve patient care. The day will also explore the recommendations made by the House Of Lords and the Government’s response – including the new Mental Capacity Advisory Board and potential new legislative framework.

Social Media - A working tool for healthcare

12th Oct 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

This is a workshop for healthcare professionals and comms professionals – to explore social media in health – on an individual and organisational level. The workshop aims to give people knowledge / skills and resources to take back to their organisations and take social media in healthcare to the next level.

Reducing & Managing Pressure Ulcers at the End of Life

12th Oct 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

This national conference focuses on the reduction and management of pressure ulcers at the end of life – from risk assessment to controlling pain and discomfort in the last days of life.

Mastering Difficult Interactions with Patients

12th Oct 2018 14:00 | Medical Protection Society

This workshop looks at ways to deal with difficult interactions with patients that can cause stress and provides techniques to handle the situations effectively and manage your own internal response.

SDCA - Swiss DolorClast Academy - training course

13th Oct 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

13th Oct 2018 09:00 | E.M.S. Electro Medical Systems SA

Training on Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in theory and practice.

3 Day Bespoke SMP Training with Live Models

14th Oct 2018 10:00 | Velvet Pigmentation Training

Learn from one of the most talented SMP Technicians in the UK; Eve will share her exceptional knowledge and experience with you to guide you through all elements of performing a treatment; from understanding the skin; pigment choice; safe practice; hairlines and how to convert potential clients. You will progress over the 3 days to work on live models and complete a full consultation and treatment. Starter kit provided and ongoing support provided.

The challenges of supporting parents through the neonatal experience

15th Oct 2018 09:00 | Child Bereavement UK

Explore issues encountered by those whose work brings them into contact with families faced with an uncertain future for their newborn

Supporting Adults with Complex Autism in the Community

15th Oct 2018 09:00 | Elysium Healthcare

The event will showcase best practice in how healthcare professionals support people living with autism and learning disabilities. In particular; working in partnership with NHSE colleagues in the Transforming Care Team and others to look at ways in which people can best be supported in the community. The conference features two workshops the first will look at how the development of high need services can be created in partnership with those people who need them. The second will be looking at how health and social care professionals can work with young people who are transitioning in to adulthood.

Implementing & monitoring adherence New National NICE Quality Standard for Parkinson’s Disease

15th Oct 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

This National Conference will focus on Implementing the New NICE Quality Standard for Parkinson’s Disease. The Quality Standard is currently in draft form and is due for release in February 2018. The conference will offer a platform to discuss what excellence in Parkinson’s Care and implementing evidence into practice following the NICE Clinical Guideline published in July 2017.

Ward Manager Summit

15th Oct 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. Through national updates and practical case studies the conference will update Ward Managers on essential issues to enable you to improve practice and leadership at a local level.

Clinical Audit Masterclass

15th Oct 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).

Patient Leadership Summit

15th Oct 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

This national summit chaired and co-produced with Jonathon Hope Patient & Co-Chair ‘Realising the Value of Individuals – Increasing Participation in CKD’ UK Renal Registry will focus on the important issue of Patient Leadership and how you can support patients in your organization to co-design and improve services – how you can help patients to develop patient leadership skills and how to effectively work with patient leaders. This national summit – one of the first in the UK on the subject of Patient Leadership will provide you with essential advice & tips and practical solutions to implement patient leadership within your service. The conference features presentations and extended workshops from patient leaders who have made a difference in practice – and organisations that have established patient leadership as a core part of their culture. There will also be an extended focus on developing training in patient leadership and implementing a patient leadership programme in your service.

Sleep

15th Oct 2018 18:30 | The London School of Economics and Political Science

Philosophers have diligently examined consciousness; but what do they have to say about our nightly loss of consciousness? In an age of mindfulness; is there something to be said for sleepfulness too? And for those of us still rubbing our eyes at 4am; what is it that keeps us awake in the wee small hours? With apparently two-thirds of Britons suffering from sleep problems; this Forum event promises to be your wake-up call; exploring the science; philosophy and literature of sleep.

Building Resilience and Avoiding Burnout

17th Oct 2018 09:30 | Medical Protection Society

In the face of increasing demands placed upon the modern clinician; measurable burnout is significant and increasing. This has a direct and indirect effect on medicolegal risk. This workshop is designed to inform and empower clinicians to manage this threat to themselves and patient safety.

Mastering Your Risk

17th Oct 2018 09:30 | Medical Protection Society

70% of clinical negligence claims are related to poor communication. This workshop provides a thorough grounding in the issues surrounding risk management. It introduces proven preventative skills and techniques you can implement immediately to reduce your exposure to litigation and complaints; and improve patient satisfaction.

Getting Patients Up Dressed and Moving

17th Oct 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

This conference takes a case study focused approach to meeting the New National Ambition set by the Chief Nursing Officer to #EndPJParalysis – to deliver the national 70-day challenge – with an ambition to have a million patient days captured in just 70 days to getting patients up dressed and moving. The conference will demonstrate how to improve practice through implementing learning from organisations that have successfully implemented #EndPJparalysis in practice: bringing the #last1000days and #Red2Green to life. Sessions will focus on changing culture and practice / data collection and monitoring / changing patient and carer expectations / preventing deconditioning / understanding the evidence and looking at the patient perspective.

Caldicott Guardian Leadership Summit 2018

17th Oct 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

Healthcare Conferences UK in association with Christopher Fincken – Independent Member UK Caldicott Guardian Council (Chairman 2012-2017) are pleased to announce the National Caldicott Guardian Leadership Summit 2017. Following the success of our previous Caldicott Guardian National Conferences and feedback from our regular Caldicott Training Masterclasses – this conference will focus on developing your role as a Caldicott Guardian and developing your skills in leading the Caldicott function in your organisation.

Mastering Professional Interactions

17th Oct 2018 14:00 | Medical Protection Society

This workshop is designed to help identify the risk factors related to professional interactions. It provides proven techniques and models to reduce risk and improve patient outcomes.

Mastering Shared Decision Making

17th Oct 2018 14:00 | Medical Protection Society

This workshop shows how the shared decision making model is an effective way to ensure that patients make appropriate and informed choices about the treatment options available to them. It explores the specific skills required by the doctor and provides techniques that can be used in practice.

Heart valve disease management: From guidelines to clinical practice Webinar

17th Oct 2018 19:00 | Edwards Lifesciences SA

This one-hour online webinar focuses on what different heart valve management guidance can mean for daily practice in the UK. It will provide; insight into managing heart valve disease across Europe; key updates to the guidelines for the management of heart valve disease across Europe and in the UK and counsel on how to implement recent changes within your clinic. An on-demand version will be available for those unable to attend the live session.

Chronic Disease Management

18th Oct 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.

Clinical Audit Summit 2018: Clinical Audit for Improvement

18th Oct 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

Through a series of national updates & practical case studies / extended sessions and poster presentations – this one day conference endorsed by the Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP) brings together an exceptional gathering of leading practitioners / clinicians and policy makers to set out the major developments promote innovative areas of clinical audit and debate the key challenges affecting you and your clinical audit practice. This summit focuses on clinical audit for improvement with a particular focus on the development of effective local clinical audit leading to audit recommendations that change practice and improve patient care. Hot topic focus issues this year will be on Clinical Audit Leadership – Mortality Audit and GDPR.

A Practical Guide to Effective Nurse Prescribing In Cardiology

18th Oct 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

This important national conference provides essential updates for current and aspiring nurse prescribers in cardiology and cardiovascular care. Through national updates and practical case studies you will hear from expert speakers on how to develop and maintain prescribing competence and how to develop effectiveness in post qualification practice.

A Practical Guide to Effective Non Medical Prescribing In Cardiology

18th Oct 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

This important national conference provides essential updates for current and aspiring non-medical prescribers in cardiology and cardiovascular care. Through national updates and practical case studies you will hear from expert speakers on how to develop and maintain prescribing competence and how to develop effectiveness in post qualification practice.

2018 UK TB Educational Symposium

19th Oct 2018 09:00 | QIAGEN Ltd

The 2018 UK TB Educational Symposium aims to enhance knowledge and update the audience on the latest developments of TB infection in the UK. It is relevant to participants from across a number of fields such as respiratory; immunology; microbiology; rheumatology; etc.

Caldicott Guardian Training Course

19th Oct 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 – their deputies and others involved in delivering the Caldicott Guardian Function in a wide range of Organisations. The day will provide sound foundations for those seeking to understand the Caldicott Guardian Role and inspiration as to how it can be developed in their own organisations based on the latest National Guidance. The course is fully interactive and participants in small groups will face a number of case study challenges throughout the day building personal knowledge understanding and confidence.

Masterclass: Assessment / Diagnosis / Treatment & Management of Eating Disorders

19th Oct 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.

Improving Cancer Diagnosis

19th Oct 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

The recommendation from the Independent Cancer Taskforce was for 95% of patients to receive a definitive diagnosis or ruling out of cancer within 28 days of a referral. This conference focuses on implementation of the new 28 day standard in practice including learning from the pilot sites.

Mastering Adverse Outcomes

22nd Oct 2018 09:30 | Medical Protection Society

Effective and ethical management of patient care following an adverse outcome can help to avoid a complaint or claim. This workshop explores the basic ethical and legal obligations on a doctor when discussing adverse outcomes with patients and their carers.

Achieving Safer and Reliable Practice

22nd Oct 2018 14:00 | Medical Protection Society

This training course provides attendees with the knowledge; insight and essential strategies to help them to engage in reliability science. It provides them with the personal motivation and tools essential to consistently deliver reliable and safer clinical care by identifying the most critical areas of risk.

11th Scottish Conference of the Primary Care Diabetes Society (PCDS) – Diabetes from the cradle to the grave

23rd Oct 2018 09:00 | Omniamed Communications Limited

Organised by the PCDS; the only organisation solely committed to the needs of primary care diabetes; this conference will examine diabetes care from a Scottish perspective. This year; the 11th for the event; we will celebrate the heritage of this event by doing what we do best: exploring a range of issues that impact the most on day-to-day diabetes care delivery in Scotland.

Mastering Professional Interactions

23rd Oct 2018 09:30 | Medical Protection Society

This workshop is designed to help identify the risk factors related to professional interactions. It provides proven techniques and models to reduce risk and improve patient outcomes.

Mastering Difficult Interactions with Patients

23rd Oct 2018 14:00 | Medical Protection Society

This workshop looks at ways to deal with difficult interactions with patients that can cause stress and provides techniques to handle the situations effectively and manage your own internal response.

PUBLIC HEALTH: THE UNUSUAL SUSPECTS

24th Oct 2018 08:30 | Open Forum Events

The aim of this meeting is to highlight matters that present considerable public health concern but lack the emphasis on the more conventional subjects. The conference will bring together an agenda of expert speakers; who will provide delegates with insight and information on each of the topic areas featured. There will be ample opportunity throughout the day to discuss and debate the issues; engage with speakers and share knowledge and best practice with fellow professionals.

Mastering Professional Interactions

25th Oct 2018 09:30 | Medical Protection Society

This workshop is designed to help identify the risk factors related to professional interactions. It provides proven techniques and models to reduce risk and improve patient outcomes.

Responding to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Empowering professionals & frontline staff

25th Oct 2018 09:30 | Foundation for Women's Health Research and Development

A one-day training course to increase knowledge; awareness and understanding for professionals on FGM.

Building Resilience and Avoiding Burnout

25th Oct 2018 14:00 | Medical Protection Society

In the face of increasing demands placed upon the modern clinician; measurable burnout is significant and increasing. This has a direct and indirect effect on medicolegal risk. This workshop is designed to inform and empower clinicians to manage this threat to themselves and patient safety.

Approved Clinician Refresher Course

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

A Refresher Course for Approved Clinician existing doctors required every 5 years.

Medical Records for GPs

26th Oct 2018 09:30 | Medical Protection Society

This workshop will provide you with a thorough understanding of the importance of medical records and aims to enhance your skills in making and keeping quality medical records.

Medication Errors and Safer Prescribing in Primary Care

26th Oct 2018 14:00 | Medical Protection Society

This workshop is design to enhance the understanding of errors in the medication process; and provide clinicians with some practical tips and strategies to help prescribe more safely.

Achieving Safer and Reliable Practice

27th Oct 2018 09:30 | Medical Protection Society

This training course provides attendees with the knowledge; insight and essential strategies to help them to engage in reliability science. It provides them with the personal motivation and tools essential to consistently deliver reliable and safer clinical care by identifying the most critical areas of risk.

Building Resilience and Avoiding Burnout

27th Oct 2018 14:00 | Medical Protection Society

In the face of increasing demands placed upon the modern clinician; measurable burnout is significant and increasing. This has a direct and indirect effect on medicolegal risk. This workshop is designed to inform and empower clinicians to manage this threat to themselves and patient safety.

Exercise Phoenix

30th Oct 2018 08:30 | Public Health England

The aim of the exercise is to orientate participating staff to the proposed NHS England Concept of Operations (ConOps) for the management of Mass Casualties (Burns Annex). The exercise is also a training opportunity for the key Burns and ECMO Network decision makers. Participating from remote locations during the event will be representatives from burn specialist centres; units and facilities in England.

Understanding Syncope: An Interactive Case-Based Day

30th Oct 2018 08:45 | Imperial Health NHS Trust

This will be an interactive day aimed at educating delegates on syncope diagnosis; treatments and pathways. Syncope is a multidisciplinary speciality so colleagues in cardiology, neurology, A&E, geriatrics and primary care are invited to share first-hand experiences and develop patient pathways using a collaborative approach.

Understanding Syncope: An Interactive; Case-Based Day

30th Oct 2018 08:45 | Imperial College Health Partners AHSN

This will be an interactive day aimed at educating delegates on syncope diagnosis; treatments and pathways. Syncope is a multidisciplinary speciality so colleagues in cardiology; neurology; A&E; geriatrics and primary care are invited to share first-hand experiences and develop patient pathways using a collaborative approach.

Understanding Syncope: An Interactive Case-Based Day

30th Oct 2018 08:45 | Imperial College Health Partners AHSN

This will be an interactive day aimed at educating delegates on syncope diagnosis; treatments and pathways. Syncope is a multidisciplinary speciality so colleagues in cardiology; neurology; A&E; geriatrics and primary care are invited to share first-hand experiences and develop patient pathways using a collaborative approach.

Achieving Safer and Reliable Practice

30th Oct 2018 09:30 | Medical Protection Society

This training course provides attendees with the knowledge; insight and essential strategies to help them to engage in reliability science. It provides them with the personal motivation and tools essential to consistently deliver reliable and safer clinical care by identifying the most critical areas of risk.

Implementing the 2018 NICE Quality Standard for Eating Disorders

30th Oct 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

This conference focuses on effective implementation and adherence to the New NICE Quality Standard for Eating Disorders which currently in development and due to be published in 2018. The quality standard covers assessment / treatment / monitoring and care for children / young people and adults with an eating disorder. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement. Attending this event will give you the opportunity to hear practical advice and tips on implementing changes to your service to ensure compliance with the new NICE Quality Standard for Eating Disorders.

Effective Operating Theatres Summit

30th Oct 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

This Summit focuses on the Effective Operating Theatre; Improving Quality / Safety / Productivity and Patient Experience. Through national updates / practical case studies and extended interactive sessions – the conference aims to support you to productivity and practice in your theatre.

Caldicott Principles & Information Sharing in Adult Safeguarding

30th Oct 2018 10:00 | Healthcare Conferences UK

Healthcare Conferences UK in association with Christopher Fincken – Independent Member UK Caldicott Guardian Council (Chairman 2012-2017) & Caldicott Guardian at Marie Curie are pleased to announce this Conference which will focus on Information Sharing and Caldicott Principles in Adult Safeguarding. Following the success of our previous Caldicott Guardian National Conferences and feedback from our regular Caldicott Training Masterclasses – this conference will focus on developing your role in improving communication and information sharing in adult safeguarding whilst ensuring patient confidentiality. Case studies will focus on applying the Caldicott Principles in Adult Safeguarding / Domestic Violence / working with the Police / working with homeless people and working with Vulnerable Adults in Mental Health services.

Mastering Difficult Interactions with Patients

30th Oct 2018 14:00 | Medical Protection Society

This workshop looks at ways to deal with difficult interactions with patients that can cause stress and provides techniques to handle the situations effectively and manage your own internal response.

2018 RQA Conference

31st Oct 2018 09:15 | Research Quality Association

RQA’s 2018 Annual Conference – ‘Data and Quality: Is the tail wagging the dog?’ – will be held at the award-winning Manchester Central from 31 October to 2 November. This year’s conference will include presentations; case studies; clinics; debates and; for the first time; all-new ‘fringe’ sessions; where more informal discussions will be held in a roundtable environment. Spread over two and a half days; over 50 unique and information packed sessions are planned. The programme includes representation by the MHRA; as well as a range of presentations on hot topics such as Data Integrity and GDPR.

Mastering Difficult Interactions with Patients

31st Oct 2018 09:30 | Medical Protection Society

This workshop looks at ways to deal with difficult interactions with patients that can cause stress and provides techniques to handle the situations effectively and manage your own internal response.

Medical Records for GPs

31st Oct 2018 09:30 | Medical Protection Society

This workshop will provide you with a thorough understanding of the importance of medical records and aims to enhance your skills in making and keeping quality medical records.

Medication Errors and Safer Prescribing in Primary Care

31st Oct 2018 14:00 | Medical Protection Society

This workshop is design to enhance the understanding of errors in the medication process; and provide clinicians with some practical tips and strategies to help prescribe more safely.

Mastering Your Risk

31st Oct 2018 14:00 | Medical Protection Society

70% of clinical negligence claims are related to poor communication. This workshop provides a thorough grounding in the issues surrounding risk management. It introduces proven preventative skills and techniques you can implement immediately to reduce your exposure to litigation and complaints; and improve patient satisfaction.