Upcoming conferences and study days
This page provides information and direct links to local, national and international conferences and study days.
We hope this resource will encourage, inspire and stimulate you to submit papers, apply for travel scholarships and get involved in networking and sharing best practice.
If you know of any events which aren't listed - or if you are organising a local event - email the editor and we will list the event free of charge, unless it is a purely commercial venture.
The British Pain Society Patient Liaison Committee Annual Seminar 2013
Date: 12 June 2013, 9:30am-15:30pm
Location: Churchill House, 35 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4SG
An opportunity for direct contact with patients who have been instrumental in intergrated service design and development. For more detail please see the seminar flyer (PDF 161KB)
National End of Life and Bereavement Care Conference
Date: 17 May 2013, 10:30am-4:30pm
Location: St Andrews, Birmingham City Football Ground, Birmingham, B9 4RL
As part of Dying Matters Awareness week, this 4th National Conference aims to highlight the importance of preparation by healthcare professionals and individuals to ensure good end of life and bereavement care, ensuring that individual wishes and needs are recognised and respected.
Please see the conference flyer (PDF 385KB) for further information. You can visit the conference website or contact Phillipa Casbon to book your place now.
Death, Dying and Bereavement - An Islamic Perspective
Date: 19 May 2013
Location: Watford Grammar School for Boys, Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD18 7JFA
Please find more information from the Death, Dying & Bereavement flyer (PDF 464KB) or visit the Muslim Health Service website for more information, on how to register.
Dying Matters- Boost your Awareness Week activities
Date: 13-19 May 2013
Location: Dying matters website
The theme of the week, which runs from 13-19 May, is “Be ready for it”, and our eye-catching resources concentrate on five key actions that people can take to be ready for the end of life. These are: make a will; record your funeral wishes; plan your future care and support; consider registering as an organ donor; tell your loved ones your wishes.
Pictured is the new Awareness Week banner, which is now available to buy. All banners are made to order, and offer free co-branding of your logo, company name and contact details.
You can also order packs of our Awareness Week leaflet, which is ideal for distribution at your own events. It provides clear guidance on how people can achieve the five key actions to be ready for the end of life, along with helpful contact details.
Visit the Dying Matters online shop to place your order. Order early to ensure timely delivery.
Pain Less: the future of pain relief – new exhibition at Science Museum
Date: 8 November 2012 - November 2013
Location: Science Museum, Exhibition Road, London, SW7 2DD
The Science Museum opens a new, free exhibition, Pain Less, on Thursday 8th November that explores the future of pain relief and the different ways that pain management is being developed. Please see the Science Museum website for more information.