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August - News and Events Update and Events Update

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BSMHD AGM and Regional Meeting - South Wales, 31st October 2013

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS HAS BEEN CANCELLED

A new date and venue for a Regional meeting and AGM will be announced shortly.

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BSMHD seek new Trustees

There will be vacancies on the bSMHD Board with effect from the AGM.

The Board meets 4 times a year at various locations (normally at the end of Regional Meetings) and reasonable travel expenses are paid. Most of the business of the Board is conducted through Email.

In order to be nominated for election, you need to be a paid up member of BSMHD and nominated by 2 other members.

Nomination forms are available from the General Secretary.

Closing date for nominations is Friday 18th October 2013.

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International Congress on Mental Health and Deafness � 17th to 19th September 2014, Belfast

ESMHD, along with BSMHD are currently in the planning stage for a 3 day� International Congress on Mental Health and Deafness in Belfast on 17th, 18th and 19th September 2014.

If you are interested in delivering a paper, running a seminar or exhibiting, please let the General Secretary know as soon as possible.

If you wish to attend, BSMHD are arranging special B&B rates for members at a local hotel.

Further details will be released as soon as they become available.

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Mental Health First Aid training - England Only

Future dates for Mental Health First Aid training are;

Manchester � September 26th and 27th (full)

Bristol � October 14th and 15th (full)

Nottingham - November 21st and 22nd

Haywards Heath, West Sussex - December 2nd and 3rd.

All courses are free and delivered in BSL/SSE by a Deaf trainer.

For further information and booking form please contact the General Secretary.

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Psychological Therapies Conference � London, 28th and 29th November 2013.

The New Savoy Partnership�7th Annual Conference &�Exhibition�will take place on the 28th and 29th November at the Mermaid Conference Centre�in London.�Those who join us will be able to hear about the results of the 2nd National Audit for Psychological Therapies. �As well as inviting you to join us for that I want to tell you about the work we will be engaged in during this year.

Further details and the conference brochure will shortly be available at�http://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/psychological-therapies-2013.

To register your interest please email [email protected].�

Advanced Masterclass - DEprivation of Liberty Safeguards - 8th October 2013, London

Facilitated by:��Kate Hill�Solicitor and Senior Trainer�InPractice/Radcliffes LeBrasseur Solicitors

Learning objectives include:

  • Overview of the Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act with a review of recent case law
  • Thorough examination of what is meant by restriction as opposed to deprivation of liberty
  • Step by step review of the procedure for obtaining urgent and standard authorisations
  • Documentation under the new regime; a practical guide including the introduction of the FMA (five�minute appraisal) system

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"The highest�priority, therefore, for health and social care providers in operating the�Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards system is to improve understanding and�practice of the MCA."
Monitoring the use of the Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards in 2011/12, Care Quality Commission, March 2013

For further information and booking forms, please see;
http://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/event/811/book

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Community Led Care- Meeting Needs Closer to Home - 24 September 2013, Manchester Conference Centre

  • Do you want to provide the right care, to the right patient, at the right time
  • How can unnecessary admissions to hospitals be reduced so that those who really need acute treatment can be provided for?
  • Transferring services from the acute trusts to the community is seen as an essential strategy in achieving the �20bn productivity savings by 2015
  • Since 2005 the number of hospital admissions has increased by 2.79 million and yet 30% of the patients occupying beds can be treated elsewhere

Confirmed Speakers Include
Dr Kate Fallon
Chief Executive, Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Dr Ivan Benett
Clinical Director, Central Manchester Clinical Commissioning Group

Domini Gunn-Peim
Director of Health & Well Being, Chartered Institute of Housing

Topics Being Discussed Include
Changing the 'default setting' for Healthcare Delivery
The Challenges of Providing a Truly Integrated Community Health Service
The Role Technology can play in Supporting Care in the Community

At Community Led Care- Meeting Needs Closer to Home a line-up of expert speakers will explore and discuss the opportunities that such transference of healthcare services from hospital to home can deliver. A series of case studies will allow delegates to hear of successful programmes that could provide benefit to their own organisations and patients whilst the lively panel debate will allow for interactive contributions.

To register, please go to; http://www.regonline.co.uk/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1222998&lbrd=1&rtypeid=296215

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Public Health Scotland: Promoting a Healthier Nation � 5th September 2013, Edinburgh

  • In 2010 Scotland was being described as the 'sick man of Europe' suffering higher mortality rates for cancer, heart disease and stroke than anywhere else in the UK
  • Despite public health advancements in recent years Scotland still faces significant challenges to improve the health of the nation
  • Are you interested in which policies and strategies will prove to deliver the most successful outcomes?
  • Do you want to know what can be done to change lifestyle habits and improve population health?

Programme Fully Confirmed, Speakers Include

Michael Matheson MSP
Minister for Public Health

Dr Andrew Fraser
Director Of Public Health Science, NHS Health Scotland

Lorna Forde
Service Lead,The Glasgow and Clyde Weight Management Service

Sheila Duffy
ASH Scotland Chief Executive

Professor John Frank
Director, Scottish Collaboration For Public Health and Policy

To register go to;
http://www.regonline.co.uk/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1200703&lbrd=1&rtypeid=296206

At Public Health Scotland experts will highlight the current situation and future outlook for the health of the nation and discuss possible strategies that can be employed to deliver the necessary improvements. Delegates will be given the opportunity to be fully informed of current thinking and practice which can be implemented within their own initiatives to improve population health.

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Implementing World Class Procurement in the NHS: embedding excellence � 28th November 2013, London

  • World-class procurement in the NHS isn't a slogan, it's a necessity; better procurement saves lives
  • Just a 5% improvement will save �1bn � equivalent to employing an extra 30,000 nurses
  • Are you interested in how the revised EU procurement directives will help the NHS?
  • Do you want to maximise leverage and manage supply chains, to deliver some huge savings?

Confirmed Speakers Include

John Warrington
Deputy Director, Procurement, Investment and Commercial Division, Department of Health

David Noble
Chief Executive, Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

Chris Tulloch
Orthopaedic Consultant, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Colin Cram
Former Chief Executive, North West Centre of Excellence and Director, Marc1

Big benefits require radical change. Public Service Events' Implementing World Class Procurement in the NHS: embedding excellence conference will brief delegates about the changes, how they and the NHS trusts can engage with them, and the practical steps they will need to take.

To register your interest, please go to;
http://www.publicserviceevents.co.uk/register/271/implementing-world-class-procurement-in-the-nhs

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National Deaf Mental Health Service - 20 year review conference at The Barberry, Birmingham � 19th September 2013

NMental Health Service - 20 year review conference at The Barberry, Birmingham � 19th September 2013al lth Service

The event is free of charge but strictly limited to 75 places which will be awarded on a first come first served basis.�


The conference is to both celebrate a successful 20 years and to look at future service provision for Deaf people with mental health issues.��
Lunch and refreshments will be provided on the day.� �


Requests for places must be submitted to both [email protected] and [email protected]�


Detailed programme and agenda to follow shortly.�


Amanda Cox, Team Secretary, National Deaf Mental Health Service, Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust, Barberry Centre, 25 Vincent Drive, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2FG Tel:� 0121 301 2509���� Fax:� 0121 301 2501

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The Psychology of Conflict Resolution - London 4th October 2013 or Birmingham 22nd November 2013

1 Day Training Course.

Based on decades of scientific research and delivered by a Business Psychologist this course gives a psychological perspective on conflict resolution. It is relevant to those who have to manage conflict as part of their professional life.

  • Understanding human behaviour and the root causes of conflict.
  • The psychological games that conflicting parties play.
  • Emotional and behavioural responses.
  • Understanding how your behaviour impacts on the situation.
  • Psychological models and techniques to successfully manage conflict.
  • The role of Emotional Intelligence in restoring peace and stability.
  • Damage limitation and moving beyond the conflict.

9.30am - 4.30pm (6hrs CPD)
Price per delegate - �239 plus VAT
For further information and to book a place, please visit www.peopletonic.co.uk

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Healthy Deaf Minds Meetings

London �

The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 4th September 2013 at The Small Meeting Room, Friends Meeting House, Euston Road, opposite Euston station starting at 6pm.

The topic will be DeafHope. Speaker is Lynn Shannon, Service Manager of DeafHope.

Scotland - The next meeting will be held at Skyline Suite, 7th Floor, Mercure Hotel, Princess Street, Edinburgh on Wednesday 26th September at 6.30pm.

The topic is "Justice for All - Does that include DEaf people?" The speaker is Dr Sue O'Rourke, Independent Consultant Clinical Psychologist who specialises in working with Deaf people in legal settings.

All are welcome, admission is free and refreshments are provided.

HDM Scotland is able to continue with generous funding from Edinburgh and Lothians Health Foundation.

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