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Agewell Conference 2008 (10:00AM)
6th November 2008 10am until 3.30pm Bethel Convention Centre Kelvin Way, West Bromwich, B70 7JW Come along to our 2008 conference. Places are limited to people aged 50 and above. Places will be allocated on a ’first come, first serve’ basis so book early to avoid disappointment. If you require an interpreter please notify us when booking your place. To book your place please contact: Jannet Allen TEL: 0121 525 7605 www.agewellinsandwell.org.uk
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| Wednesday, November 12, 2008 |
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The NHS@60 - What Do We Believe? (1:30PM)
Free Event: The human side of the NHS:Balancing politics, financial restraints, patients' and staff needs - an opportunity to re-affirm our values . Open to NHS staff and healthcare students. Includes a performance of ‘Cradle to Grave’ A UNISON celebratory dramatized reading of the memories of some of those who helped to create, who work in or have been treated in the NHS – be prepared to be thoughtful and to laugh!
Written by Mandy Ross, directed by Polly Wright, Hearth Productions Discussion to follow Chaired by Lorraine Rigby UNISON WorkshopsSpeakersYunus Dudhwala Newham University Hospital & Unite Professor Robin Ferner City Hospital & NICE Jim McManus Dir. Designate Public Health B’Ham
For further details please contact: Man Kaur or Joan Marks Email: Chaplaincy@uhb.nhs.uk Tel: 0121 627 5737 Tel: 0121 627 1627 Ext: 3437
Contact Info : Man Kaur or Joan Marks
0121 627 5737
0121 627 1627 Ext: 3437
Email :
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| Friday, November 14, 2008 |
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| Monday, November 17, 2008 |
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FREE Islam Awareness (11:00AM)
This event aims to bring communities in Sandwell together to find out more about Islam and Muslims in Sandwell. The day will provide an opportunity to develop knowledge on Islam, view Islamic Exhibition, Islamic Arts and Calligraphy, dispel common myths and misconceptions and an opportunity to ask questions. Presentations on the day will include: - Basic Principles of Islam
- Women in Islam
Lunch and refreshments provided. ALL WELCOME TO ATTEND West Bromwich Town Hall High Street West Bromwich B70 8DT For further information contact: Saeed Nasser / Afrah Muflihi on 0121 525 3909 or Abdulmonim Khan on 0121 533 1379
Contact Info : Saeed Nasser / Afrah Muflihi on 0121 525 3909
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Abdulmonim Khan on 0121 533 1379
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| Wednesday, November 19, 2008 |
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| Thursday, November 20, 2008 |
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Seminar: Bibliotherapy - Reading For Wellbeing (9:45AM)
Thurs 20 November 2008 Postgraduate Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Edgbaston, B’ham B15 2TH Polly Wright and Mandy Ross have been commissioned by the Core Skills Development Partnership to develop reading networks within health settings in Birmingham. The aim of the seminar is to showcase the growing body of evidence from Merseyside demonstrating the health benefits of reading, and to explore the possibilities of developing reading for wellbeing locally. 9.45-10.00 Registration 10.00-10.10 Introduction: Prof David Cox, Chair, South Birmingham PCT, Geoff Bateson, Birmingham Core Skills Development Partnership 10.10-11.10 Bibliotherapy – what is it, how does it work: research evidence and funding: Dr Jane Davis, Director, The Reader Organisation, Liverpool University 11.10-11.25 Coffee break 11.25-11.40 Readers’ perspectives Bernadette Lynch and Beryl Oppenheim 11.40-11.50 Reading for wellbeing: menu of possibilities in Birmingham Polly Wright, director of The Hearth Centre and Mandy Ross, writer and ex-patient 11.50- 12.15 Discussion: implementation in Birmingham 12.15-12.30 Closing remarks and written endorsements from Dr Femi Oyebode, consultant psychiatrist, and Jim McManus, Director of Public Health, Birmingham 12.30 End Seminar funded by Birmingham Core Skills Development Partnership. We are grateful to University Hospital Birmingham NHS Trust for funding our use of the Postgraduate Centre For more information or to book a place please contact Mandy Ross 0121 449 9686 mandyross@blueyonder.co.uk Travel arrangements and maps: Parking is available at Car Park F on Metchley Park Road http://www.uhb.nhs.uk/Home/HowToFindUs/Home.aspxhttp://www.uhb.nhs.uk/pdf/MapQe.pdf
Contact Info : Mandy Ross
Tel: 0121 449 9686
Email: mandyross@blueyonder.co.uk
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| Friday, November 21, 2008 |
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| Saturday, November 22, 2008 |
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Shiloh Community Centre Car Boot Sale (9:00AM)
NHS Car Park Lodge Road West Bromwich next to Shiloh Apostolic Church Saturday 22nd November 2008 9:00am – 12:00pm £5.00 per vehicle Call June on 07950955622 Or leave a message on 0121 553 1213
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| Thursday, November 27, 2008 |
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Showcase Event (2:30PM)
Promoting partnership working and raising healthy lifestyle awareness to staff and patients. Venue:Smethwick Medical Centre, Regents Street, Smethwick
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| Friday, November 28, 2008 |
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Healthy Lifestyle (10:00AM)
Engaging patients and staff in healthy lifestyles. Venue:Tesco Metro, Tollgate shopping precinct, Smethwick, B67 7RA
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