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Falls in the elderly- SESSIONAL GP LECTURE PROGRAMME- WALKERGATE HOSPITAL

Date:
3rd September '08
Time:
8-9PM
Venue:
WALKERGATE PARK HOSPITAL- OPPOSITE NEWCASTLE PCT hq- ON BENFIELD RAOD
PCT Area:
Other
Booking:
Not required

Newcastle University - Staff Development Training Sessions

Date:
16th September '08
Time:
10am - 4.30pm (Lunch provided)
Venue:
Newcastle University, Henderson Hall
PCT Area:
Newcastle
Booking:
Required
Contact:
Jacqueline McAloon
Telephone:
0191 222 6683
Email:
j.mcaloon@ncl.ac.uk

Event Description:
Giving effective feedback

The majority of students feel they do not receive enough feedback.

The aim of this workshop, led by Jill Dales and John Spencer, will be to explore different approaches to giving feedback, particularly in the context of a busy schedule, and to discuss some of the problems that may arise.

Download event programme and booking form

Newcastle University - Staff Development Training Session

Date:
17th September '08
Time:
9.30am - 4.30pm (Lunch provided)
Venue:
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, Clinical Skills Centre
PCT Area:
Newcastle
Booking:
Required
Contact:
Jacqueline McAloon
Telephone:
0191 222 6683
Email:
j.mcaloon@ncl.ac.uk

Event Description:
Clinical Teaching


This practical whole day session led by John Spencer, will be of relevance and interest to anyone involved in teaching in a clinical setting.

Download event programme and booking form

Time out North Tyneside Wallsend

Date:
18th September '08
Time:
12.30- 1700
Venue:
Langdale centre Howden, LAngdale gardens, Howden NE28 0HG
PCT Area:
North Tyneside
Booking:
Required
Telephone:
0191 2022075
Email:
jacqui.douglas@northoftyne.nhs.uk

Event Description:
ENT, PBC, DArzi clinics, prescribing, diabetes review, cancer review, urgent care, 18 week pathways, etc. To be confirmed

BMJ Masterclass for GPs: General Update

Date:
23rd September '08 - 24th September '08
Time:
9am - 5pm each day. Attend one or both days.
Venue:
Met Hotel, Leeds
PCT Area:
Other
Booking:
Required
Contact:
Elena Kalceff
Telephone:
020 7383 6451
Email:
response.masterclasses@bmjgroup.com
Web:
http://masterclasses.bmj.com/GPs/general-update

Event Description:
This essential update makes it easy for busy GPs to get to grips with changes across the infinite range of problems they encounter every day. Attend one or both days depending on your learning needs.

Expert speakers will bring you the latest evidence, guidelines, and best practice in an easy to understand and interactive format. Learn using case studies, with the chance to ask questions.

This update will change your everyday practice and give you greater confidence in managing your patients.

You will also receive our popular course handbook covering new guidelines, practical management tips, key references, and commonly asked questions, exclusive to our delegates.

Programme 1 topics include:
• Respiratory medicine
• Mental health
• ENT
• Musculoskeletal
• Diabetes
• Paediatrics

Programme 2 topics include:
• Cardiology
• Dermatology
• Palliative care
• Neurology
• Women’s health
• Ophthalmology

This Masterclass is suitable for GPs, GP trainees and advanced nurse practitioners.

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NeWcastle Time out (West)

Date:
25th September '08
Time:
12.30-1700
Venue:
Springfield centre Blakelaw
PCT Area:
Newcastle
Booking:
Required
Contact:
Jacqui Douglas
Telephone:
0191 2022075
Email:
jacqui.douglas@northoftyne.nhs.uk

Event Description:
Topics: to be confirmed at a later date

BMJ Masterclass for GPs: Cardiology, Diabetes and CKD

Date:
25th September '08 - 25th September '08
Time:
9am - 5pm
Venue:
Met Hotel, Leeds
PCT Area:
Other
Booking:
Required
Contact:
Elena Kalceff
Telephone:
020 7383 6451
Email:
response.masterclasses@bmjgroup.com
Web:
http://masterclasses.bmj.com/GPs/cardiology-diabetes-ckd

Event Description:
This one day masterclass will advance your knowledge in three of the most challenging areas of clinical practice: cardiology, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Gain practical information from leading experts on topics including:
• Heart failure: the essentials of management
• Atrial fibrillation
• Secondary prevention after myocardial infarction (MI)
• Complications of diabetes
• Therapeutic challenges in the management of type 2 diabetes
• Chronic kidney disease: when to refer to the nephrologist.

This Masterclass is suitable for GPs, practice nurses, and nurse practitioners.

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Gp update course

Date:
27th September '08 - 11th October '08
Time:
all day
Venue:
various one day courses around country
PCT Area:
Other
Booking:
Required
Email:
lucy.jenkins@gp-update.co.uk
Web:
www.gp-update.co.uk

Event Description:
"using a lecture based format with plenty of time for interaction the presenters discuss the results of the most important and relevant research papers. We place them in the context of all the appropriate evdence and help you develop appropriate actions for your practice".
for established Gps, trainers, registars, gps returning from breaks, etc

£180

(registrars £150)
handbook only £150 inc P&P

Venues:
birmingham 27sep
manchester 1 oct
leeds 2 oct
nottingham 3 oct
exeter 9 october
oxford oct9
london oct 10
london oct 11

Newcastle University - Staff Development Training Session

Date:
2nd October '08
Time:
9.30am - 4.30pm (Lunch provided)
Venue:
Newcastle University, 16/17 Framlington Place
PCT Area:
Newcastle
Booking:
Required
Contact:
Jacqueline McAloon
Telephone:
0191 222 6683
Email:
j.mcaloon@ncl.ac.uk

Event Description:
Clinical Teaching


This practical whole day session led by John Spencer, will be of relevance and interest to anyone involved in teaching in a clinical setting.

Download event programme and booking form

Breaking Bad News - Newcastle University Staff Development Training Session

Date:
6th October '08
Time:
10am - 4.30pm (Lunch provided)
Venue:
Newcastle University, 16/17 Framlington Place
PCT Area:
Newcastle
Booking:
Required
Contact:
Jacqueline McAloon
Telephone:
0191 222 6683
Email:
j.mcaloon@ncl.ac.uk

Event Description:
Breaking Bad News

This session will explore the influences that make such communication situations difficult and will provide two frameworks on which to base clinical practice. Through supportive and constructive feedback, this session will provide an opportunity to explore and practice strategies for dealing with situations involving breaking bad or difficult news.

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Newcastle Time Out - North/East/Central locality

Date:
9th October '08
Time:
12.30- 1700pm
Venue:
Springfield Centre, Blakelaw
PCT Area:
Newcastle
Booking:
Required
Contact:
Jacqui Douglas
Telephone:
0191 2022075
Email:
jacqui.douglas@northoftyne.nhs.uk

Event Description:

Topic to be announced later.

Small Group Teaching - Morning Session - Staff Development Training Session

Date:
15th October '08
Time:
9.30am - 12.30pm (Lunch not included)
Venue:
Newcastle University, 16/17 Framlington Place
PCT Area:
Newcastle
Booking:
Required
Contact:
Jacqueline McAloon
Telephone:
0191 222 6683
Email:
j.mcaloon@ncl.ac.uk

Event Description:
This practical workshop provides participants with the opportunity to consider:
• What small group teaching can achieve
• How to overcome barriers to effective small group teaching
• The skills needed to be an effective teacher of small groups
• Techniques and methods to encourage discussion

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Small Group Teaching - Afternoon Session - Staff Development Training Session

Date:
15th October '08
Time:
1.30 - 4.30pm (Lunch provided)
Venue:
Newcastle University, 16/17 Framlington Place
PCT Area:
Newcastle
Booking:
Required
Contact:
Jacqueline McAloon
Telephone:
0191 222 6683
Email:
j.mcaloon@ncl.ac.uk

Event Description:
This practical workshop provides participants with the opportunity to consider:
• What small group teaching can achieve
• How to overcome barriers to effective small group teaching
• The skills needed to be an effective teacher of small groups
• Techniques and methods to encourage discussion

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cervical screening update- for all smear takers; Gateshead and Sunderland

Date:
18th October '08
Time:
9-4pm
Venue:
Stadium of Ligh Sunderland
PCT Area:
Other
Booking:
Required
Contact:
Michelle Harrison
Telephone:
01912197024
Email:
michelle.harrison5@nhs.net
Web:
nww.cstraining.nnt.nhs.uk

Event Description:
Fee £75. Free to nurses

It is recommended that all smear takers attend a half day update course every 3 years.

Michelle Harrison
QARC 9 KIngfisher Way
Silverlink Business Park
Wallsend Tyne and Wear NE28 9ND

2 Day Seminar Intensive Communication Skills - Dr. Malcolm Thomas

Date:
21st October '08 - 22nd October '08
Time:
0900 - 1700
Venue:
Choppington Social Welfare, Choppington, Northumberland
PCT Area:
Northumberland
Booking:
Required
Contact:
Louise Fox
Telephone:
01670516687
Email:
louisefox@effectivepi.co.uk
Web:
www.effectivepi.co.uk

Event Description:
There are many benefits to improving your communication skills, some of which
aren't so obvious. Did you know that you can greatly reduce your legal risk. Many
litigation cases are brought about due to poor communication, most of which have no
legal basis.

But your patients will benefit too. Improving your communication skills can increase
efficiency and your use of time, in addition to boosting patient staisfaction of
consultations.

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Giving Effective Feedback - Staff Development Training Session

Date:
22nd October '08
Time:
10am - 4.30pm (Lunch provided)
Venue:
Newcastle University, 16/17 Framlington Place
PCT Area:
Newcastle
Booking:
Required
Contact:
Jacqueline McAloon
Telephone:
0191 222 6683
Email:
j.mcaloon@ncl.ac.uk

Event Description:
Giving Effective Feedback

The majority of students feel they do not receive enough feedback.

The aim of this workshop, led by Jill Dales and John Spencer, will be to explore different approaches to giving feedback, particularly in the context of a busy schedule, and to discuss some of the problems that may arise.

Download event programme and booking form

OSCE Training: Assessing Clinical Skills - Staff Development Training Session

Date:
28th October '08
Time:
1.30 - 5.00pm (Lunch 1.00pm)
Venue:
North Tyneside General Hospital, Education Centre
PCT Area:
Newcastle
Booking:
Required
Contact:
Jacqueline McAloon
Telephone:
0191 222 6683
Email:
j.mcaloon@ncl.ac.uk

Event Description:
OSCE Training: Assessing Clinical Skills

The OSCE has established itself as a reliable and effective means of assessing clinical and communication skills. However, as with all methods of assessment, it has its strengths and its weaknesses. This is a practical hands-on session, designed to give anyone involved in OSCEs the information and skills to enable them to feel more confident in examining the OSCE.

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CHER General Paediatrics

Date:
5th November '08
Time:
9.00am - 4.30 pm
Venue:
Sir James Spence Theatre, Ediucation Centre, RVI
PCT Area:
Newcastle
Booking:
Required
Contact:
Elaine Martin
Telephone:
0191 2023033 Fax 0191 2023071
Email:
elaine.martin@ncl.ac.uk

Event Description:
Programme to be advised

Full day £100 Half day £60
Associated medical professionals £30
On the day £120

Leadership development for the new and coming generation of NHS Clinical and Non Clinical Leaders

Date:
5th November '08
Time:
9 a.m - 3 days
Venue:
Longhirst Hall in Northumberland.
PCT Area:
Other
Booking:
Required
Contact:
Tony Jameson
Telephone:
07711 735416
Email:
tony.jameson@necc.org.uk

Event Description:
The following criteria should be used as a guide:

Either: ▪ Potential leaders ▪ Sparky
▪ Energetic ▪ Creative
▪ Enquiring mind ▪ Interpersonal skills

And / or: ▪ New leaders at Trust, Deanery, Specialty, Practice or PCT Level
The programme will consist of three fully residential modules in three distinct cohorts.



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Dealing with the poorly performing student - Staff Development Training Session

Date:
6th November '08
Time:
1.30 - 4.00pm (Lunch 1.00pm)
Venue:
Newcastle University, 16/17 Framlington Place
PCT Area:
Newcastle
Booking:
Required
Contact:
Jacqueline McAloon
Telephone:
0191 222 6683
Email:
j.mcaloon@ncl.ac.uk

Event Description:
Dealing with the poorly performing student

In this interactive workshop we will draw on the experiences of the participants to define the major causes of poor performance and to discuss options for remediation. These options may range from the pastoral to the disciplinary and we will explore the range of support mechanisms that the medical school and base units already have in place and explore what other provision may be beneficial.

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Large Group Teaching - Staff Development Training Session

Date:
10th November '08
Time:
10.30am - 4.30pm (Lunch provided)
Venue:
Newcastle University, 16/17 Framlington Place
PCT Area:
Newcastle
Booking:
Required
Contact:
Jacqueline McAloon
Telephone:
0191 222 6683
Email:
j.mcaloon@ncl.ac.uk

Event Description:
Large Group Teaching

By the end of the session, participants will be able to

• Create a useful set of session objectives
• Select appropriately from a range of methods to engage their students in active
learning
• Review their sessions in terms of their own performance, explanations and use of
audio visual aids
• Use methods for getting prompt feedback from students about their learning

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How can I teach medical students Ethics? - Staff Development Training Session

Date:
19th November '08
Time:
1.30 - 4.30pm (Lunch 1.00pm)
Venue:
University Hospital of North Durham
PCT Area:
Newcastle
Booking:
Required
Contact:
Jacqueline McAloon
Telephone:
0191 222 6683
Email:
j.mcaloon@ncl.ac.uk

Event Description:
How can I teach medical students Ethics?

This practical workshop will equip clinicians to enable students to achieve learning outcomes in ethics, and to build on strengths they have already developed.
case studies & skills practice, will explore strategies for dealing with difficult everyday situations.

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Newcastle Time Out - West

Date:
27th November '08
Time:
12.30- 1700pm
Venue:
Springfield Centre, Blakelaw
PCT Area:
Newcastle
Booking:
Required
Contact:
Jacqui Douglas
Telephone:
0191 2022075
Email:
jacqui.douglas@northoftyne.nhs.uk

Event Description:


Topic to be announced later

Anger and Conflict - strategies for dealing with difficult situations - Staff Development Training Session

Date:
27th November '08
Time:
10am - 4.30pm (Lunch provided)
Venue:
Newcastle University, 16/17 Framlington Place Facilitator: Jill Dales
PCT Area:
Newcastle
Booking:
Required
Contact:
Jacqueline McAloon
Telephone:
0191 222 6683
Email:
j.mcaloon@ncl.ac.uk

Event Description:
Anger and Conflict - strategies for dealing with difficult situations
This practical session will look at what anger is, and how it may impact on ourselves and others. It will also identify situations of conflict, actual or potential and, through the use of case studies & skills practice, will explore strategies for dealing with difficult everyday situations.

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CHER Gastro

Date:
3rd December '08
Time:
9.00 am - 4.30 pm
Venue:
Sir James Spence Theatre, Education Centre RVI
PCT Area:
Newcastle
Booking:
Required
Contact:
Elaine Martin
Telephone:
0191 2023033 Fax 0191 2023071
Email:
elaine.martin@ncl.ac.uk

Event Description:

Programme to be advised.

Full day £100 Half day £60
Associated medical professionals £30
On the day £120

Leadership development for the new and coming generation of NHS Clinical and Non Clinical Leaders

Date:
7th January '09
Time:
9 am for 3 days
Venue:
Longhirst Hall Northumberland
PCT Area:
Other
Booking:
Required
Contact:
Tony Jameson
Telephone:
07711 735416
Email:
tony.jameson@necc.org.uk

Event Description:
The following criteria should be used as a guide:

Either: ▪ Potential leaders ▪ Sparky
▪ Energetic ▪ Creative
▪ Enquiring mind ▪ Interpersonal skills

And / or: ▪ New leaders at Trust, Deanery, Specialty, Practice or PCT Level

Download event programme and booking form

Newcastle Time Out - North/East/Central

Date:
29th January '09
Time:
12.30- 1700pm
Venue:
Springfield Centre, Blakelaw
PCT Area:
Newcastle
Booking:
Required
Contact:
Jacqui Douglas
Telephone:
0191 2022075
Email:
jacqui.douglas@northoftyne.nhs.uk

Event Description:


Topic to be announced later

CHER Practical Paediatric Therapeutics

Date:
4th February '09
Time:
9.00am - 4.30 pm
Venue:
Sir James Spence Lecture Theatre, Education Centre RVI
PCT Area:
Newcastle
Booking:
Required
Contact:
Elaine Martin
Telephone:
0191 2023033 Fax 0191 2023071
Email:
elaine.martin@ncl.ac.uk

Event Description:

Programme to be advised
Full day £100 Half day £60
Associated medical professionals £30
On the day £120

CHER Neonates

Date:
4th March '09
Time:
9.00 am - 4.30 pm
Venue:
Sir James Spence Lecture Theatre, Education Centre. RVI
PCT Area:
Newcastle
Booking:
Required
Contact:
Elaine Martin
Telephone:
0191 2023033 Fax 0191 2023071
Email:
elaine.martin@ncl.ac.uk

Event Description:

Programme to be advised

Full day £100 Half day £60
Associated medical professionals £30
On the day £120

Newcastle Time Out - West

Date:
19th March '09
Time:
12.30- 1700pm
Venue:
Springfield Centre, Blakelaw
PCT Area:
Newcastle
Booking:
Required
Contact:
Jacqui Douglas
Telephone:
0191 2022075
Email:
jacqui.douglas@northoftyne.nhs.uk

Event Description:
Topic to be announced later

CHER General Paediatrics

Date:
1st April '09
Time:
9.00 am - 4.30 pm
Venue:
Sir James Spence Lecture Theatre, Education Centre, RVI
PCT Area:
Newcastle
Booking:
Required
Contact:
Elaine Martin
Telephone:
0191 2023033 Fax 0191 2023071
Email:
elaine.martin@ncl.ac.uk

Event Description:

Programme to be advised

Full day £100 Half day £60
Associated medical professionals £30
On the day £120