Forthcoming Events and Conferences Holding an event? Would you like a demo of the DMIS website? The DMIS web team have an exhibition stand which is available for conferences and events. We would welcome the opportunity to demonstrate the site. We can also supply A5 fliers and promotional material to be inserted into your delegate packs. If you are interested and would like further information please contact us. The table below contains details of drug related events and conferences. To suggest a conference or event for these pages, please contact us.
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Title:	8th National Cares Conference - Blood Borne Viruses: The Rogue Elephant in the Corner
Date:	19 June 2009
Venue:	West Park Conference Centre, Dundee
Description:	Amongst the speakers anticipated and topics to be discussed at this one-day conference are: Dr John Dillon, University of Dundee: Opening Chair Dr Beth Cullen – University of Strathclyde: Epidemiology of Blood Borne Virus in injecting drug using population - Scottish and international perspectives Dr Roy Robertson – University of Edinburgh: Historical perspectives of Blood Borne Virus and it’s relationship with the substance misuse agenda in Scotland Dr John Wilson - NHS Fife:Treatment modalities for Blood Borne Virus conditions Professor Avril Taylor – University of West of Scotland: Improving prevention strategies for injecting drug users Prof Mohammed Abou Saleh – University of London: Effectiveness of behavioural intervention in primary prevention of Hepatitis C amongst injecting drug users Dr Gail Gilchrist: The role of mental health issues in HIV and Hep C infection among female drug users Ms Jan Tait, NHS Tayside: Practicality of integrating BBV and Addiction related services. How does it work, will it make a difference? Service user experience of BBV and services Dr Alex Baldacchino – University of Dundee: Concluding remarks Source: University of Dundee
Contact:	For more information visit : http://www.dundee.ac.uk/psychiatry/cares/Conferences.htm To register contact Michelle Paterson on 01382 632414 or 01334 696366 or alternatively you can email : m.y.paterson@dundee.ac.uk.
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Title:	The New Drugs Strategy: A Clear Focus on Families?
Date:	15 July 2009
Venue:	Conference Centre, Manchester
Description:	The 2008 drugs strategy, Drugs: protecting families and communities, recognises the importance of preventing harm to children, young people and families affected by drug misuse. But how far is this strategy translated into actions which will make a difference to parents, children and families? This conference will address some of the key concerns and questions around implementing the strategy. It aims to bring together key themes from across a broad spectrum of policy areas related to families and substance misuse, and places the need to understand their needs, and to find solutions for their problems, within a wide-ranging context. Source: OLM-Pavilion
Contact:	For more information download file: drug_strategy_conference pdf [698 KB] or download a booking form via the website: http://www.pavpub.com/pavpub/conferences/showfull.asp?Conference=762 or call Tel: 0844 880 5061, email: info@pavpub.com
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Title:	Certificate of Higher Education: Drug and Alcohol Practice
Date:	September 2009
Venue:	University of Glasgow
Description:	This programme of study will be delivered by STRADA (Scottish Training on Drugs and Alcohol)and the University of Glasgow’s Department of Adult and Continuing Education (DACE) and is designed to introduce students to key concepts and ideas about Drug and Alcohol Misuse. The Certificate of Higher Education: Drug and Alcohol Practice will provide students with specialist knowledge and transferable skills relevant to the Drug and Alcohol field. A major focus of the programme is the integration of theory into practice, and students are encouraged to regularly demonstrate the links between learning and current practice. Applicants are expected to be currently working in the Drug and Alcohol field in Health, Social Care or Voluntary Services, with a minimum of one year experience of working in the field. The forthcoming programme will commence in September 2009 and runs for one academic year. The deadline for completed applications is May 11th 2009.
Contact:	For further information please visit www.projectSTRADA.org to download an application pack or contact Stephen Kendrik on Tel: 0141 330 2400; email: strada@gla.ac.uk
Title:	Postgraduate Certificate in Addictions
Date:	September 2009
Venue:	University of Glasgow
Description:	The Postgraduate Certificate in Addictions is offered by STRADA(Scottish Training on Drugs and Alcohol) through the University of Glasgow’s Department of Adult and Continuing Education (DACE). It is designed to develop, enhance and refine students’ practical and theoretical knowledge in the substance misuse field and examine this in relation to the underpinning of current practice. The programme is aimed at those involved in working with drug or alcohol users, who wish to gain a Postgraduate qualification in the field. The forthcoming programme will commence in September 2009 and runs for one academic year.
Contact:	For further information please visit www.projectSTRADA.org to download an application pack or contact Stephen Kendrik on Tel: 0141 330 2400; email: strada@gla.ac.uk
Title:	Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership of Drug and Alcohol Services
Date:	September 2009
Venue:	University of Glasgow
Description:	This programme has been developed for those already working within, or seeking, leadership positions in Drug and Alcohol support agencies. The programme contains three courses; "Leading People" and "Leading Organisations", which aim to provide participants with an understanding of leadership theory and practice with a particular focus on the Scottish Health System. The final course is "Practitioner Inquiry and Decision Making", which will provide participants with an understanding of the value of making appropriate decisions based on the collection and analysis of key information within their workplace. The programme will be taught on a part-time basis, on-campus, at the University of Glasgow, supported by e-learning. The programme will be highly interactive, drawing on participants' knowledge and experiences as a means of helping them to improve their understanding and skill in leadership and management of drug and alcohol services. Applicants will be considered if they possess a relevant degree or equivalent professional qualifications; or a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in the addictions field. The deadline for applications for the forthcoming programme is August 28th 2009. Source: University of Glasgow
Contact:	For further information and to download the application pack visit:http://www.projectstrada.org/ or contact Stephen Kendrick on 0141 330 2400; email strada@gla.ac.uk
Title:	The R Factor: Roads to Recovery
Date:	17 - 18 September
Venue:	Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre
Description:	The Scottish Government (2008) defined recovery as a process which enables an individual to move-on towards a drug-free life. This conference explores some of the roads, their signposts, directions, chicanes, potholes and and other hazards towards a more successful outcome. The conference is useful to all Health and Social Services Professionals, Primary Health Care Teams, Educational Professionals, Voluntary Organisations and others involved in providing services to people with substance misuse problems. Key speakers include: - Mr. David Liddell (Managing Director) Mr. Sean McCollum (Regional Manager) - Scottish Drugs Forum, Glasgow - Dr. David Best (Reader in Criminal Justice) - University of the West of Scotland, Hamilton - Dr. David McCartney (Clinical Lead/GPwSI) - Lothian and Edinburgh Abstinence Programme, Edinburgh - Dr. David Rice (Consultant Psychiatrist) - NHS Tayside - Mr. William McColl (Detective Superintendant - National Drugs Co-ordinator) - Scottish Crime and Drug Enforcement Agency, Glasgow - Mrs. Margaret Christie (Commission Officer) - Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland, Edinburgh Source: NHS Grampian
Contact:	For more information and a booking form, download the file : roads_to_recovery_conference or contact Nicola Shand, Tel: 01224 557610 or email: n.shand@nhs.net
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Title:	Children, Young People and Families Affected by Substance Misuse
Date:	23 October
Venue:	Lanarkshire
Description:	Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Action Team is organising this conference which will focus on: Education, prevention (Early Intervention) and diversion Young people with problematic substance misuse Attendance will be by registration only and will be on a first come, first served basis. More details will be confirmed on the Lanarkshire ADAT website in due course (visit link below). Source: Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Action Team
Contact:	For further details as please visit http://www.lanadat.org.uk/ladat/451.html
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Title:	Reform 2009: The International Drug Policy Reform Conference
Date:	11 -14 November 2009
Venue:	New Mexico, USA
Description:	The bi-ennial Reform Conference brings together representatives from every corner of the drug policy reform movement -- activists and students, drug users and those in recovery, harm reduction and treatment professionals, law enforcers and the formerly incarcerated -- for three days of learning, debate and strategising. The conference will hear latest developments about alternatives to incarceration and harm reduction innovations; debates about law enforcement and treatment; hear from leading writers and thinkers about the history and future of psychoactive drugs; and find out what's going in drug policy reform locally, nationally and globally The New York-based Drug Policy Alliance has brought the conference to New Mexico because it says it has "truly emerged as a model for enacting and implementing pragmatic drug policy reforms -- including cutting-edge medical marijuana legislation and a 911 Good Samaritan immunity law to reduce overdose fatalities." Source: Drug Policy Alliance
Contact:	For further information and updates please visit http://www.drugpolicyevent.com/ or contact Stephanie Jones : sjones@drugpolicy.org
Title:	International Hepatitis C Conference
Date:	16 - 18 November 2009
Venue:	Lowry Hotel, Manchester
Description:	The 11th International Hepatitis C Conference will be a three day event with a full programme of international speakers and oral abstract presentations. The Conference is being organised by the Hepatitis C Resource Centre, a project of Mainliners and in partnership with the Greater Manchester Hepatitis C Strategy (Association of Greater Manchester PCT's). Mainliners is a registered UK charity. Source: Mainliners
Contact:	For further information and to book visit: http://www.hepc09.org.uk/index.html