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An expert group of speakers will cover various aspects, including what to do when there are concerns about a practitioner’s health and wellbeing, how to prevent burnout, and stress reduction for GPs. Link : Programme & booking form 01 December 2010, Royal College of Physicians, London FOM Winter Conference The conference theme will be quality and standards. Further details will be announced nearer the time. Previous Faculty Events - audio recordings and presentations now available online FOM Winter conference 2009 - Risky Business PDF's of the powerpoint presentations are now available on this website. FOM Autumn conference 2009 - Confidentiality & Consent PDF's of the powerpoint presentations are now available on this website. FOM Winter conference 2008 - How should occupational health be delivered nationally in the 21st century? The conference looked forward to the future delivery of occupational health services, in the light of the Carol Black Review and other current major policy initiatives. Many of the presentations and related powerpoint presentations are now available on this website. External Events 11 June 2010, University of Glasgow, 1 Lilybank Gardens, Glasgow, G12 8RZ Fit Note - Half Day Course This course is designed for all those involved in the interface between health and work - General Practitioners, Human Resource Staff, Managers, Employers, Trade Union Representatives, Occupational Health, Associated Health Professionals, Case Managers, Health and Safety Practitioners. It is now well established that good work improves the health of individuals and the productivity of workplaces. The introduction of the "Fit Note" presents challenges and opportunities for all those involved in health in the workplace. What does this mean and how can this new process be used to the best advantage. This course will provide all those involved in health in the workplace with up to date knowledge of the "Fit Note" and the processes it will require. It will equip GP's with the knowledge on how to complete the "Fit Note" and how those in industry should interpret it. It will also discuss the sources of support available. For more information please visit http://www.gla.ac.uk/departments/hwlgroup/training/ or email d.garrett@clinmed.gla.ac.uk 22 & 23 June 2010, HMS Collingwood, Fareham Medical Director General (Naval) Symposium For more information please email INM-TRAININGSOTM@mod.uk Autumn 2010, University of Glasgow, 1 Lilybank Gardens, Glasgow, G12 8RZ Case Management This course was originally scheduled for 20 April - 18 May 2010 but has now been postponed until autumn 2010. Revised dates will be listed when available. The certificate in case management, a five day course held over five weeks, is designed to develop and/or enhance the ability of a wide range of staff in health, social services and workplaces to perform case management functions in a variety of practice settings, but primarily focused on "Return to Work" and effective functioning. This programme is a core module which will provide delegates with the opportunity to acquire/enhance skills fundamental to client centred case management; understand the models and theories of case management; locate case management within employment, health and social service policy frameworks enabling the practitioner to provide high quality efficient services. For more information please visit http://www.gla.ac.uk/departments/hwlgroup/training/ or email d.garrett@clinmed.gla.ac.uk 24-26 November 2010, Radisson Edwardian Hotel, Manchester Clinical Skills & Professional Intelligence; the ALAMA Manchester Conference Celebrating 30 years of Occupational Medicine This conference focuses on clinical, legal and procedural issues relevant to everyday OH practice with experts covering a broad range of topics. A key CPD event, it offers excellent value for money and the networking opportunities. Topics include: Epilepsy, Nanotechnology Treatments and Risks, Psychosis, Respiratory Medicine, Rheumatology, Risks Around Firearms, OH Interventions, New Medical Statement, Malingering and Factitious Disorders, Difficult Patients and Complaints, Legal Update, Local Government Pension Scheme Issues, Getting Research Published Full details from:http://www.emmm.co.uk/alamamanchester or email alama@emmm.co.uk Tel 01925 752078 Charges for advertising external events Relevant conferences, seminars and other events may be advertised via this listing for a nominal charge of Ł55 + vat (£64.62) per event for not-for-profit organisations and Ł205 + vat (£240.88) for commercial organisations. To be considered for inclusion in the website, please submit an application form (available via the Library or using the previous link). To be considered for a reduced rate, please submit the form with a covering letter confirming your non-profit status. If you wish to seek CPD approval for your event, in addition to advertising it, please refer to the CPD section of the website. Charges for inserts in faculty mailings The cost of circulating a single page A4 flyer to publicise events, publications, etc. via a mailing to our UK membership (approximately 1500) is: Commercial organisations : Ł1000 + vat (Ł1175.00) non-commercial organisations: Ł250 + vat (Ł293.75) For further information about the inclusion of printed material in mailings please e-mail details of your requirements via the Contact us page - enquiry type 'General'. Please note that the text of flyers is subject to approval by the Faculty and must not include any form of employment advertising. Disclaimer: Inclusion of third party information in the Faculty of Occupational Medicine website does not constitute an endorsement by FOM. FOM takes no responsibility for the quality of third party events included in this listing.
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