This section of the website contains information about events which APHO is signposting and other event details relating to our Public Health Observatories (PHO) Training Programmes.
In January 2009, hosted jointly by Wirral Council and the University of Chester, the NEEC returns to its northern roots with a programme which embraces ALL the professions working within the Every Child Matters framework ...
Coverage: Wednesday, 7th January 2009 to Friday, 9th January 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=61500
By March 2008, CWDC’s early work in 2007-08 will have begun to set out the key features of a new overarching framework for all staff in children’s social care.
These events aim to consult with key stakeholders on draf ...
Coverage: Friday, 9th January 2009 to Friday, 9th January 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=61575
Learn about perinatal mental health. Share and explore approaches to supporting the learning of students and professionals in this area.
Coverage: Monday, 12th January 2009 to Monday, 12th January 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=61166
It will cover topics including children’s understanding of and responses to the terminal illness and death of a parent or carer, bereavement reactions, other losses, eg of siblings or school friends, what schools can do ...
Coverage: Wednesday, 14th January 2009 to Wednesday, 14th January 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=61693
By March 2008, CWDC's early work in 2007-08 will have begun to set out the key features of a new overarching framework for all staff in children's social care.
These events aim to consult with key stakeholders on draf ...
Coverage: Thursday, 15th January 2009 to Thursday, 15th January 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=61752
For healthcare professionals who want to make a difference to the families they support
Coverage: Thursday, 15th January 2009 to Thursday, 15th January 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=61163
Chaired by Simon Dodds Consultant Surgeon, The Lean Academy Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, the conference provides a practical guide to implementing lean and six sigma across your own organisation at directorate ...
Coverage: Wednesday, 21st January 2009 to Wednesday, 21st January 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=60116
“….change is most effective not only when it responds clearly to patient needs but also when it is driven by clinicians based on their expert knowledge of conditions and care pathways….”
Professor the Lord Darzi ...
Coverage: Wednesday, 21st January 2009 to Wednesday, 21st January 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=60020
The International New Types of Worker Conference is a joint event being hosted by Skills for Health and Skills for Care. The event intends to highlight research, audits and projects which highlight new types of working. ...
Coverage: Thursday, 22nd January 2009 to Friday, 23rd January 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=60017
This conference will provide an opportunity to consider how children’s services are being evaluated and improved and the real improvements being secured through areas including:
A collaborative approach to implementing ...
Coverage: Thursday, 22nd January 2009 to Thursday, 22nd January 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=63102
Nursery World Show 2009 is a national exhibition dedicated to early years.
Early years education and childcare services have undergone a revolution over the past few years, with many of the changes still underway. ...
Coverage: Friday, 23rd January 2009 to Saturday, 24th January 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=62624
Working In Partnership To Embed Measurement Into Your Service And Effectively Evaluate The Impact Your Work Has On Children & Young People's Lives
Coverage: Wednesday, 28th January 2009 to Wednesday, 28th January 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=61159
This conference explores specific delivery challenges for providing adequate care and support for disabled children and their families.
Since the announcement of a review into Disabled Children’s services in 2006 ther ...
Coverage: Wednesday, 28th January 2009 to Wednesday, 28th January 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=63103
Current reforms to 14-19 education have made way for increased opportunities for students to participate in work-related learning environments. The increased exposure of young people to unregulated adult settings undoubt ...
Coverage: Wednesday, 28th January 2009 to Wednesday, 28th January 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=63104
Counselling Children and Young People, a Division of the BACP,
are holding a one day conference to address self-harm amongst children and young people.
Coverage: Wednesday, 28th January 2009 to Wednesday, 28th January 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=62795
This new, one-day training course will enable participants to recognise key vulnerability factors and to identify strategies and ways of working to better protect disabled children and young people so that they can achie ...
Coverage: Thursday, 29th January 2009 to Thursday, 29th January 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=62666
By March 2008, CWDC's early work in 2007-08 will have begun to set out the key features of a new overarching framework for all staff in children's social care.
These events aim to consult with key stakeholders on draf ...
Coverage: Tuesday, 3rd February 2009 to Tuesday, 3rd February 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=62622
Speakers will explore:
•different types of familial child homicide and the gender patterns evident across these different types.
•empirical data from the Murder in Britain study with a particular focus on familial ch ...
Coverage: Tuesday, 3rd February 2009 to Tuesday, 3rd February 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=60595
This major national conference coincides with the publication of the new Comprehensive Area Assessment (CAA) framework, which takes effect from April 2009. It will explore the implications of the CAA framework for childr ...
Coverage: Tuesday, 3rd February 2009 to Tuesday, 3rd February 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=63107
Speakers will explore:
• different types of familial child homicide and the gender patterns evident across these different types.
• empirical data from the Murder in Britain study with a particular focus on familial ...
Coverage: Thursday, 5th February 2009 to Thursday, 5th February 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=60597
The UK's health system is moving through a period of unprecedented change. From "world-class" commissioning to provider pluralism, personalised care to changing professional roles, the political and policy debates around ...
Coverage: Thursday, 5th February 2009 to Friday, 6th February 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=62760
MyCare is a new project from the Mental Health Foundation and The Princess Royal Trust for
Carers. They are holding 3 free conferences on the subject of young carers of parents with a
mental illness. Each conference is ...
Coverage: Tuesday, 10th February 2009 to Tuesday, 10th February 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=62794
BAAF has worked to draw attention to this area for many years and this conference will take place a few weeks after the first England–wide campaign to raise awareness of private fostering – Somebody Else’s Child.
Aim ...
Coverage: Wednesday, 11th February 2009 to Wednesday, 11th February 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=62627
This conference allows practitioners and strategists from the voluntary, community, public and private sector to explore definitions, barriers and innovation for effective partnership working.
Organisations in the vo ...
Coverage: Tuesday, 17th February 2009 to Tuesday, 17th February 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=62625
The Government’s vision is for a holistic approach to services with integration at every level. Capita's Integrated Working across the Children's Workforce Conference focuses on how services can be coordinated across age ...
Coverage: Wednesday, 25th February 2009 to Wednesday, 25th February 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=63108
Attend the 5th Annual Protecting Children Update and receive vital updates on current legislation and guidance so you can make sure you are meeting your safeguarding responsibilities. You will have the opportunity to mee ...
Coverage: Wednesday, 25th February 2009 to Wednesday, 25th February 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=63007
This conference focuses on an area which can lead to much confusion and concern. How do we and how should we deal with adolescents involved in sex crimes? Physiologically they may be an adult, legally still a child. Soci ...
Coverage: Wednesday, 25th February 2009 to Thursday, 26th February 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=63008
Following very positive feedback from other UKIMS meetings around the country we are bringing this meeting to the South West to provide the opportunity to meet and network with internationally acclaimed speakers.
Coverage: Wednesday, 25th February 2009 to Wednesday, 25th February 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=59865
A one day course designed for all practitioners working with children in universal and targeted services including Family Support workers, Health Visitors, Children Centre Staff, YOT Workers, CAMHS, SENCOs and Parenting ...
Coverage: Thursday, 26th February 2009 to Thursday, 26th February 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=59886
This multi-agency conference aims to disseminate practice related research.
This conference is aimed at researchers and practitioners within: Universities and Research Institutes, Cafcass, Local Authority Children’s S ...
Coverage: Friday, 27th February 2009 to Friday, 27th February 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=63006
A three day course for those with some knowledge of family group conferencing and child care planning processes who wish to increase their understanding and necessary skills to co-ordinate a family group conference.
Coverage: Monday, 2nd March 2009 to Wednesday, 4th March 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=59880
As the BPSU completes its 22nd year of surveillance it is most
appropriate that, through this conference, we can highlight the
achievements of the unit with those who have contributed so much -
you the clinicians. We ...
Coverage: Tuesday, 3rd March 2009 to Tuesday, 3rd March 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=63094
The conference will provide an opportunity for college members, International Network of Paediatric Surveillance Units members, representatives from other national surveillance units and patient support groups to come to ...
Coverage: Tuesday, 3rd March 2009 to Tuesday, 3rd March 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=60971
The implications for children and families – and early messages from implementation
Coverage: Tuesday, 3rd March 2009 to Tuesday, 3rd March 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=63009
A bespoke one-day training event for practitioners involved in pursuing and defending Obstetrics and Gynaecology claims. Past delegates have described the course as ‘Excellent and extremely informative’ ‘More hands on th ...
Coverage: Wednesday, 4th March 2009 to Wednesday, 4th March 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=60650
Bringing together professionals from Brook, the health sector, local and national government, education, social services, the police and the voluntary sector, this year's annual conference is an important opportunity to ...
Coverage: Thursday, 5th March 2009 to Thursday, 5th March 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=63109
A three day course for those with some knowledge of family group conferencing and child care planning processes who wish to increase their understanding and necessary skills to co-ordinate a family group conference.
Coverage: Monday, 9th March 2009 to Wednesday, 11th March 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=59881
With every twist and turn, the National Health Service seems to throw out a new challenge for the Community Children’s Nursing (CCN) workforce. This conference will provide an opportunity for delegates to hear about and ...
Coverage: Thursday, 12th March 2009 to Thursday, 12th March 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=60858
Children living in families where a parent misuses drugs or alcohol experience complex problems which cannot be effectively overcome by a silo approach. The conference showcases child-focussed and joined up approaches to ...
Coverage: Thursday, 12th March 2009 to Thursday, 12th March 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=62630
This unique combination of presentations from two
specialists, one in Infant Mental Health and one in Substance
Misuse, brings together current thinking on the biochemical
and psycho-social impact of maternal substanc ...
Coverage: Friday, 13th March 2009 to Friday, 13th March 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=60082
Topics will include the protection of children’s rights:
· in private law proceedings
· when at risk of abduction
· for children who have been trafficked
· in youth justice
The ...
Coverage: Monday, 16th March 2009 to Monday, 16th March 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=63005
This is a
National Conference on Safeguarding Children for Named & Designated Health
Professionals and this event will be chaired by Dr Sheila Shribman,
National Clinical Director for Children, Young People and Ma ...
Coverage: Monday, 16th March 2009 to Monday, 16th March 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=60856
To provide an opportunity for participants to explore the impact that pregnancy loss and the death of a baby can have on the family, and to identify families' needs from the Islamic perspective
Coverage: Tuesday, 17th March 2009 to Tuesday, 17th March 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=63099
Current reforms to 14-19 education have made way for increased opportunities for students to participate in work-related learning environments. The increased exposure of young people to unregulated adult settings undoubt ...
Coverage: Wednesday, 18th March 2009 to Wednesday, 18th March 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=63010
Current reforms to 14-19 education have made way for increased opportunities for students to participate in work-related learning environments. The increased exposure of young people to unregulated adult settings undoubt ...
Coverage: Wednesday, 18th March 2009 to Wednesday, 18th March 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=63105
his is the second in a series of Ideas into Action Conferences. A conference about childhood disability for multi-disciplinary workers from all agencies and organisations in all parts of the UK and Ireland.
Coverage: Thursday, 19th March 2009 to Thursday, 19th March 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=60608
The conference will provide an important forum to discuss key issues
concerning the practice of Family Law and how it impacts on the lives
of children and families.
Coverage: Wednesday, 25th March 2009 to Wednesday, 25th March 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=63002
A conference bringing together policy makers, professionals and practitioners to identify the challenges, barriers and strategies for responding to the safeguarding needs of BME deaf and BME disabled children.
Coverage: Thursday, 26th March 2009 to Thursday, 26th March 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=63003
The Children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC) is committed to helping local areas drive the integrated working/workforce reform agenda forwards.
As part of the CWDC’s programme of support for local areas, we are ...
Coverage: Thursday, 26th March 2009 to Thursday, 26th March 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=60870
The House Magazine, written for and by Parliamentarians is to hold one of its regular Westminster Briefings which aims to provide a forum for practitioners, local policy makers and civil servants to debate key issues wit ...
Coverage: Thursday, 30th April 2009 to Thursday, 30th April 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=61671
The show provides essential guidance, promotes best practice and showcases key suppliers to leaders and employees of local authorities and their partners who are responsible for delivering the Government’s plans locally. ...
Coverage: Tuesday, 19th May 2009 to Wednesday, 20th May 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=60609
Recent high-profile safeguarding cases highlight the need for evidence-based practice: "Information and evidence should be collected, and systematic observation assessed within the context of an ecological framework base ...
Coverage: Thursday, 21st May 2009 to Friday, 22nd May 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=63050
TAC is a very successful approach for babies and young children who require ongoing multiple interventions. It takes inter-agency and multi-disciplinary joined-upness beyond co-ordination of interventions into detailed c ...
Coverage: Tuesday, 16th June 2009 to Tuesday, 16th June 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=61516
This vibrant multi-professional event will help set the agenda for the next three years and beyond. It will explore evidence of emerging best practice in respect of the following areas:
- research
- inter ...
Coverage: Sunday, 13th September 2009 to Wednesday, 16th September 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=63110
This is the third in a series of Ideas into Action Conferences. A conference about childhood disability for multi-disciplinary workers from all agencies and organisations in all parts of the UK and Ireland.
Coverage: Tuesday, 17th November 2009 to Tuesday, 17th November 2009
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=61515