BHMA EVENTS

Working with experts in their fields, BHMA jointly collaborates and badges a variety of events for healthcare practitioners.
We also continue to list events from other organisations who are working towards a joined up approach to health. For details of events please see below:

• The Bristol Happiness Lectures 2010 - Positive Psychology Responses to Depression, 18-05-2010,
  Speakers: Dr Chris Johnstone, Dr Phil Hammond and Miriam Akhtar
  

  The lifetime risk of depression is one in two and each year the NHS spends £400 million on anti-depressants. This evening event introduces proven self-help strategies based on positive psychology.

  Venue: St Georges Hall, Bristol. Booking via St Georges Box Office.

  For details, see www.chrisjohnstone.info

• Brighton Local Network BHMA Group, 17-03-2010,
  The Brighton Local Network group meets at 7.30pm at the Charter Medical Centre in Hove. The next meeting will be on Wednesday 17th March 2010. The topic for the evening will be'Telling stories'. For further details contact the BHMA office on 01278 722000 or email admin@bhma.org
  
• North West Regional Network Group, 10-03-2010,
  Meets on Wednesday 10th March at Christie Hospital Rehab Unit, Christie NHS Foundation Trust Hospital, Wilmslow Road, Manchester M20 4BX. 6pm for 6.30pm. The topic will be 'Acupuncture services and evaluation in a cancer care setting'. For further details contact the BHMA office on 01278 722000 or email admin@bhma.org
  
• Managing Conflict, 28-02-2010,
  Trainer: Debbie Jane (Pardoes Bevins)  Cost: £129
   
  A one day workshop designed to equip you with new strategies for dealing with difficult relationships in the workplace. Dealing with conflict is one of the most stressful experiences we meet in the workplace. If you want to learn techniques to defuse potential conflict - whether with colleagues, service users, or members of the public, this is the course for you! The day will include case studies and the opportunity to discuss personal experiences of challenges and conflict situations. The following areas will
  be covered: 
       *     Sources of workplace conflict
       *     Bullying and harassment- overview
       *     How to respond to aggressive communication
       *     Customer service and how to manage challenging situations
       *     Handling conflict clearly, confidently and assertively
       *     Understanding professional and personal boundaries
       *     Reporting, recording and follow-up
  
  *        All courses run from 9.30am - 4.30pm at fully accessible venues.
  *        Certificates confirming course completion will be provided.
  *        Cascade is a social purpose training & support service run by Lindy Booth and Lauren Evans, an experienced Third Sector manager and HR professional, respectively.
  

  For further course information and to make bookings, please visit:www.cascadetrainingplus.co.uk or contact: lauren@cascadetrainingplus.co.uk
  

• Ageing Population Conference 2010, 25-02-2010,
  Location: QE11 Conference Centre, London
  
  Ageing Population 2010 will bring together key partners from the public, private and third sectors responsible for the delivery of key initiatives designed to ensure that older people live longer, healthier and more active lives. Join us at this important event to debate the next steps in preparing more effectively for later life, and the need to work together both nationally and regionally if we are to adapt as a society to ensure we take advantage of the opportunities that come with this change.
  
  For further details visit the Ageing Population conference site, call Amy Green on 0161 211 3028 or email amy.green@govnet.co.uk
• Mind Power Workshop, 23-01-2010,
  The Friends Meeting House, Brighton, Saturday 23 January 2010, Beat anxiety, worry and stress, Mind Power Workshops for positive change - To download the details click here
• Bath and Bristol Local Network Group, 17-01-2010,
  Meets at 8pm to 9.30pm at the Redland Quaker Meeting House (library room), Hampton Rd, Redland, Bristol BS6 6JE. For further details contact the BHMA office on 01278 722000 or email admin@bhma.org