Events and conferences
Upcoming conferences and study days
This page provides information and direct links to local, national and international conferences and study days. It allows health care professionals to be informed about conferences and educational events happening right across the globe.
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.
RCN Rheumatlogy Nursing Conference- leading the way
Date: Thursday 21 and Friday 22 February 2013
Location: Edinburgh International Conference Centre (ICC)
Following our very lively and successful conference in Bristol in 2012 we would like to announce our 2013 conference, Rheumatology Nursing – leading the way. We will be hosting another full and interesting conference in Edinburgh on 21-22 February 2013. Taking place at the Edinburgh conference centre, sessions include Ankylosing spondylitis, Raynauds, improving the patient experience as well as workshops on fatigue, cardiovascular risk, outcome measures and much more. The conference is open to any healthcare professionals with an interest in rheumatology and is aimed at both the novice and experienced practitioner. Local reasonably priced accommodation is available.
Please find the featured speakers' presentations from the conference below: [See: How to access PDF files]
Chris Deighton [PDF1.29MB]
Sarah Ryan [PDF168KB]
Katy Chamberlain [PDF 1.91MB]
Liz McIvor [PDF2.76MB]
Theresa Fyffe [PDF587KB]
Lynda Gettings [PDF476KB]
Vicky Chamberlain [PDF476KB]
Ruth Holt [PDF612KB]
Ruth Slack [PDF389KB]
Sandra Grieve [PDF7.13MB]
Community events
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