November 1, 2017
The Department of Children and Youth Affairs are asking members of the Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures implementation infrastructure, government departments, various stakeholder groups and the public to complete a survey which will inform the Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures Mid-Term Review. This survey seeks to review and analyse awareness and visibility, engagement, the implementation process and infrastructure, the strengths and weaknesses of the Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures Policy Framework and it will inform the course of action for phase 2 of implementation.
Your input and opinion would be greatly appreciated in completing this survey.
The survey will take approximately 10/15 minutes to complete.
The survey will be available to complete until Friday 17th November 2017.
Please follow the link below to complete the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BOBFsurvey
October 24, 2017
University College Cork in conjunction with iheed, an Irish medical education company, are pleased to offer a complimentary 7-week online course on Cancer Care in Primary Care commencing in December 2017. The course is developed in line with the National Cancer Strategy and suitable for recording as e-portfolio actions. The course will be focussed on community based care and there are 50 places available to doctors, nurses and pharmacists. The course fee is fully subsidised and places will be offered on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis. Please email cancercare@iheed.org for further details
Further information about this course is available here.
October 18, 2017
The Graduate, Pharmacy Technician and Mature Entry Pharmacy Open Evening date for 2018 candidates is Thursday, 9 November 2017.
October 4, 2017
7-9th February 2018, University College Cork
Theme: Clinical Supervision: What works, how and why?
Abstract Submission now open
INMED2018
7th - 9th February 2018, UCC
Abstract Submission now open
Abstracts are now being welcomed for Oral and ePoster presentations at the 11th Annual Scientific Meeting which will be held in the Brookfield Health Complex in University College Cork from 7th - 9th February 2018.
The deadine for receipt of submissions is midnight, 17th November 2017. For further information and guidelines for submission, please visit the INMED website.
The theme for this years conference is Clinical Supervision: What works, how and why?
October 4, 2017
X-PERT is a FREE structured dietetic care and diabetes patient education programme for adults with Type 2 Diabetes. It is an award winning evidence based programme provided by the HSE Community Dietitians in Cork & Kerry. It is open to all people with type 2 diabetes – by self referral or via a health professional.
Who is this training aimed at?
Pharmacists - in response to requests
Attending this training will?
- support you in providing integrated care to your clients with type 2 diabetes
- ensure you are fully informed of current HSE Community Dietitian services and education courses for your clients to assist them in accessing services
- inform you of how X-PERT encourages clients to connect with their local pharmacy to support their diabetes care
- increase your knowledge of current diet and lifestyle treatment of type 2 diabetes
- support sharing of experiences of pharmacists in supporting type 2 diabetes
- provide a CPD opportunity with your colleagues
What will the training cover?
It will be an interactive workshop using the X-PERT visual aids and resources, covering:
- Challenges for those living with type 2 diabetes
- Demystifying ‘what is diabetes’ for your client
- How lifestyle factors affect type 2 diabetes care
- Empowering people to self-manage their diabetes
- Diabetes health results – supporting clients to make changes
- How to refer to Dietitian services for type 2 diabetes and details of upcoming courses
Date & Venue: Wednesday 15th November in the SMA Parish Centre, Wilton (Beside the church)
Duration: 7.00pm-9:00pm (2hours)
The training is FREE of charge & is facilitated by HSE Community Dietitians.
For further information, please contact Anne Marie on 086 7871885 or Jeanann on 086 7871125 or email annemarie.oconnor2@hse.ie for an application form.
Registration closes Friday, 10th November, 2017
A minimum numbers will be required to allow the training to proceed
October 4, 2017
The AIIHPC October Education Network Update is now available and can be viewed here.