This section of the website contains information about a range of events, including conferences, workshops, and training courses relating to the health of children, young people and maternal health.
This conference, a collaboration between Young People in Focus (YPF), the Fatherhood Institute and
the Teenage Pregnancy Unit (TPU) in the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF), puts the spotlight on work ...
Coverage: Thursday, 11th March 2010 to Thursday, 11th March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=84331
Knowledge Workshops are an important means of sharing the evidence base assembled by C4EO so far and debating what this knowledge means for strategic service development. They also provide opportunity to introduce tools ...
Coverage: Thursday, 11th March 2010 to Thursday, 11th March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=82932
Based upon a new handbook and DVD ‘Confident Parenting’ (available September 2009), this course will train practitioners in the successful delivery of parental workshops, to empower parents of youngsters with learning di ...
Coverage: Thursday, 11th March 2010 to Thursday, 11th March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=83503
Joint BASPCAN South West branch and national event.
Coverage: Friday, 12th March 2010 to Friday, 12th March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=82422
The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health's (ACAMH) Emanuel Miller Lecture and Day Conference 2010.
Coverage: Friday, 12th March 2010 to Friday, 12th March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=84989
Chaired by Anne Milton MP Shadow Minister for Health with Alison Hadley of Teenage Pregnancy Unit, DCSF and Gill Frances of TPIAG. This seminar will look at the new phase of the Government's Teenage Pregnancy Strategy wi ...
Coverage: Tuesday, 16th March 2010 to Tuesday, 16th March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=84333
This year’s ECF (Early Childhood Forum) conference will examine key issues and developments around equality, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice within the early years sector. The one-day event will provide delega ...
Coverage: Tuesday, 16th March 2010 to Tuesday, 16th March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=83714
Young Minds believes that Children’s mental health is everybody’s business and that the promotion of mental health and the prevention and treatment of mental health problems are the concern of a wide range of agencies an ...
Coverage: Tuesday, 16th March 2010 to Tuesday, 16th March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=76146
Knowledge Workshops are an important means of sharing the evidence base assembled by C4EO so far and debating what this knowledge means for strategic service development. They also provide opportunity to introduce tools ...
Coverage: Tuesday, 16th March 2010 to Tuesday, 16th March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=82933
This conference has been developed by an editorial board which includes experts in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) research and education and leading professionals who work with people on the spectrum. Recent changes in t ...
Coverage: Tuesday, 16th March 2010 to Wednesday, 17th March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=81623
This special symposium, hosted by The Centre for Parliamentary Studies provides an invaluable opportunity for practitioners and stakeholders to assess current progress in transforming disabled children’s services and ide ...
Coverage: Tuesday, 16th March 2010 to Tuesday, 16th March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=83830
Capita’s 6th National Improving the Life Chances of Children in Care Conference addresses the key challenges faced by organisations and individuals in supporting young people in care and during the transition to adulthoo ...
Coverage: Wednesday, 17th March 2010 to Wednesday, 17th March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=84039
Knowledge Workshops are an important means of sharing the evidence base assembled by C4EO so far and debating what this knowledge means for strategic service development. They also provide opportunity to introduce tools ...
Coverage: Wednesday, 17th March 2010 to Wednesday, 17th March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=82934
Explore how to work in partnership and effectively define and accurately measure outcomes to demonstrate the true impact your service is having on children and young people’s lives.
Coverage: Wednesday, 17th March 2010 to Wednesday, 17th March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=83633
Explore how to work in partnership and effectively define and accurately measure outcomes to demonstrate the true impact your service is having on children and young people’s lives.
The key topics of this year’s con ...
Coverage: Wednesday, 17th March 2010 to Wednesday, 17th March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=78151
Young Minds believes that Children’s mental health is everybody’s business and that the promotion of mental health and the prevention and treatment of mental health problems are the concern of a wide range of agencies an ...
Coverage: Thursday, 18th March 2010 to Thursday, 18th March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=76147
This NSPCC conference for members of Local Safeguarding Children Boards (LSCBs) will consider the ways in which the participation of children and young people can work for them.
Coverage: Thursday, 18th March 2010 to Thursday, 18th March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=83174
Aims: To explore practice in the fields of health, education and social care in relation to children and young people with FASD.
To examine the current trends in the diagnosis and identification of FASD.
To gain insigh ...
Coverage: Thursday, 18th March 2010 to Thursday, 18th March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=84127
ChiMat's second annual conference will focus on the practical application of information and intelligence to support effective long-term decision-making. Alongside an opportunity to see the on-line tools in action, deleg ...
Coverage: Thursday, 18th March 2010 to Thursday, 18th March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=83665
The aim of this course is to enable participants to develop a framework to ensure that children with complex health needs, children who require moving and handling and children with behaviour that challenges are safely i ...
Coverage: Thursday, 18th March 2010 to Thursday, 18th March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=76149
The session will allow participants to engage with the panel in discussion over the most effective approaches to carrying out Serious Case Reviews in the wider context of child protection locally and nationally; while th ...
Coverage: Thursday, 18th March 2010 to Thursday, 18th March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=82240
The RCOG is launching a joint RCOG/CMACE guideline for the management of women with maternal obesity. The guideline includes national consensus standards based on best available evidence and expert opinion, developed for ...
Coverage: Friday, 19th March 2010 to Friday, 19th March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=82538
There will be presentations by the School Food Trust, SFT, the Local Authority Catering Association, LACA, those working at local authority level, and researchers involved in analysing and comparing the strategies being ...
Coverage: Friday, 19th March 2010 to Friday, 19th March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=84055
This one-day conference will focus on how to measure quality. It will feature a practical look at the use of data and indicators to improve health care services, and will explore how to prioritise data and engage boards ...
Coverage: Tuesday, 23rd March 2010 to Tuesday, 23rd March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=83715
With the Foresight Report predicting that up to nine in ten adults and two thirds of children in the UK could be obese by 2050, the imperative to act has never been stronger. This year’s cross-cutting discussions will ra ...
Coverage: Tuesday, 23rd March 2010 to Tuesday, 23rd March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=75814
Young Minds believes that Children’s mental health is everybody’s business and that the promotion of mental health and the prevention and treatment of mental health problems are the concern of a wide range of agencies an ...
Coverage: Tuesday, 23rd March 2010 to Tuesday, 23rd March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=76148
Knowledge Workshops are an important means of sharing the evidence base assembled by C4EO so far and debating what this knowledge means for strategic service development. They also provide opportunity to introduce tools ...
Coverage: Tuesday, 23rd March 2010 to Tuesday, 23rd March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=82935
This timely conference will feature expert speakers and practical case studies to explore how services can be improved to support more independent lives, provide effective healthcare, increase employment opportunities an ...
Coverage: Tuesday, 23rd March 2010 to Tuesday, 23rd March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=83691
This year, the NMC conference will focus on the statutory supervision of midwives.
This conference will bring together midwives, student midwives, women’s organisations and maternity service users from across the UK t ...
Coverage: Wednesday, 24th March 2010 to Wednesday, 24th March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=83699
Training for people running, or hoping to run, a group for siblings of children with disabilities or life limiting conditions.
Coverage: Wednesday, 24th March 2010 to Wednesday, 24th March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=83115
This seminar, facilitated by Peter Limbrick of Interconnections, will be a mix of presentations, and plenary and small group discussions. It will be relevant to multi-disciplinary managers and practitioners who are stret ...
Coverage: Wednesday, 24th March 2010 to Wednesday, 24th March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=83685
This seminar, facilitated by Peter Limbrick of Interconnections, will be a mix of presentations, and plenary and small group discussions. It will be relevant to multi-disciplinary managers and practitioners who are stret ...
Coverage: Wednesday, 24th March 2010 to Wednesday, 24th March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=83112
TAC: the small collaborative team in early childhood intervention, making the best use of practitioners & parents’ time
Coverage: Wednesday, 24th March 2010 to Wednesday, 24th March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=85116
This conference, a collaboration between Young People in Focus (YPF), the Fatherhood Institute and
the Teenage Pregnancy Unit (TPU) in the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF), puts the spotlight on work ...
Coverage: Thursday, 25th March 2010 to Thursday, 25th March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=84332
This special Public Policy Exchange symposium offers a timely opportunity for schools, local practitioners and stakeholders to examine the implications of the new statutory status and the challenges it will pose.
Coverage: Thursday, 25th March 2010 to Thursday, 25th March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=84329
Knowledge Workshops are an important means of sharing the evidence base assembled by C4EO so far and debating what this knowledge means for strategic service development. They also provide opportunity to introduce tools ...
Coverage: Thursday, 25th March 2010 to Thursday, 25th March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=82936
Capita’s 5th National Children’s Trusts Conference is timed to coincide with the crucial DCSF response to the Consultation on Statutory Guidance – dictating a national overhaul of the accountability, governance and inspe ...
Coverage: Friday, 26th March 2010 to Friday, 26th March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=85190
COURSE DESCRIPTION
* The development of attachment in pregnancy and infancy.
* How attachment impacts on brain development.
* Working with substance misusing parents and their infants.
* Working wit ...
Coverage: Monday, 29th March 2010 to Monday, 29th March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=83287
Autism is a complex and lifelong neurological condition affecting approximately 1 in 100 children of school age. TreeHouse, the national charity for autism education, recently launched a report which examined the range a ...
Coverage: Monday, 29th March 2010 to Monday, 29th March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=85199
This is an interdisciplinary event that aims to to enhance learning and teaching about mental health.
Coverage: Tuesday, 30th March 2010 to Wednesday, 31st March 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=85086
An innovative Study Day for professionals caring for children 0 -5 years with complex needs.
Coverage: Wednesday, 14th April 2010 to Wednesday, 14th April 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=83117
One-day conference organised by BASPCAN - British Association for the Study and Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect.
Coverage: Thursday, 15th April 2010 to Thursday, 15th April 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=85013
This conference provides a unique opportunity for MSW's, mothers and midwives to meet together, share experiences and debate the future development and planning of maternity services across the United Kingdom, so if you ...
Coverage: Thursday, 15th April 2010 to Thursday, 15th April 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=83361
Attendees will learn about:
* The direct effects of substance misuse in pregnancy.
* The implications for maternal mental health in the perinatal period.
* The interaction of factors which may influence ...
Coverage: Monday, 19th April 2010 to Monday, 19th April 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=83328
An inspiring and exciting programme including prestigious speakers, updates on key clinical issues, the latest paediatric science, opportunities to network with colleauges at one of the social events.
Coverage: Tuesday, 20th April 2010 to Thursday, 22nd April 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=82430
The aim of this event is to bring together Doulas, teachers, students, health professionals and parents and to inform as well as educate around positively supporting women and their families through birth and early famil ...
Coverage: Saturday, 24th April 2010 to Saturday, 24th April 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=83704
This three day course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of eating disorders in children and adolescents, from recognition and diagnosis to management in CAMHS and Paediatric settings.
Coverage: Monday, 26th April 2010 to Wednesday, 28th April 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=84210
The conference focuses on the opportunities, pathways and choices in the transition to adulthood for blind and partially sighted young people with complex needs and their families. The conference will also include an exh ...
Coverage: Tuesday, 27th April 2010 to Tuesday, 27th April 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=83686
Implementing GMC Care Quality Commission Recommendations in Health and Social Care
Through a series of presentations, you will hear from a variety of healthcare professionals, including the Caldicott Guardian, on topi ...
Coverage: Wednesday, 28th April 2010 to Wednesday, 28th April 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=85133
Delegates at this Policy and Practice Westminster Briefing will have the opportunity to examine the Government’s response to the independent review of CAMHS as set out in the document Keeping Children & Young People ...
Coverage: Tuesday, 25th May 2010 to Tuesday, 25th May 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=83697
The UK’s second National Family Week (31 May - 6 June), offering an opportunity for practitioners working with children and young people to raise the profile of their work through a range of activities and events. See th ...
Coverage: Monday, 31st May 2010 to Sunday, 6th June 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=85009
This 8th annual national conference will bring together representatives from local and central government, LCSBs, police, education and child protection organizations to discuss the latest policy and guidance, share good ...
Coverage: Thursday, 10th June 2010 to Thursday, 10th June 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=84330
Attendees will learn about:
* The direct effects of substance misuse in pregnancy.
* The implications for maternal mental health in the perinatal period.
* The interaction of factors which may influence ...
Coverage: Monday, 14th June 2010 to Monday, 14th June 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=83330
Delegates at this Policy and Practice Westminster Briefing will have the opportunity to examine the emerging agenda for working with families and the implications for public services and front-line delivery in children’s ...
Coverage: Tuesday, 15th June 2010 to Tuesday, 15th June 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=84359
Delegates at this Policy and Practice Westminster Briefing will have the opportunity to examine the emerging agenda for working with families and the implications for public services and front-line delivery in children’s ...
Coverage: Tuesday, 15th June 2010 to Tuesday, 15th June 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=84131
Offering two professional streams for nursing and allied health professionals and will appeal to clinicians, educationalists and managers.
Themes explored include:
* Setting the Agenda
* New & Developi ...
Coverage: Thursday, 17th June 2010 to Thursday, 17th June 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=84098
Facilitated by Peter Limbrick, these seminars are designed for senior managers and multi-disciplinary practitioners who support babies and young children who have ongoing, multiple conditions and disabilities, and their ...
Coverage: Monday, 21st June 2010 to Monday, 21st June 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=81624
A one-day conference to explore and tackle key safeguarding issues.
Coverage: Tuesday, 29th June 2010 to Tuesday, 29th June 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=84381
Delegates at this Policy and Practice Westminster Briefing will have the opportunity to examine in detail recent policy developments as well as the recommendations set out in the revised Working Together to Safeguard Chi ...
Coverage: Tuesday, 13th July 2010 to Tuesday, 13th July 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=85212
Three-day annual conference of the Association for the Study of Attachment (IASA). Plenary Topics include: Attachment Theory; Personality Disorder and its Psychological Treatments; Using DMM to Integrate Theories of Trea ...
Coverage: Sunday, 29th August 2010 to Tuesday, 31st August 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=84472
Attendees will learn about:
* The direct effects of substance misuse in pregnancy.
* The implications for maternal mental health in the perinatal period.
* The interaction of factors which may influence ...
Coverage: Friday, 17th September 2010 to Friday, 17th September 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=83329
This two-day training is modular-based and is directed at multi-disciplinary practitioners and managers from all agencies. It is facilitated by Peter Limbrick who originated TAC from his work with neurologically impaired ...
Coverage: Tuesday, 12th October 2010 to Wednesday, 13th October 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=85117
The National Children and Adult Services Conference is an established event that sees an audience of approximately 1200 high-level attendees coming together for three days to discuss and debate the latest issues affectin ...
Coverage: Wednesday, 3rd November 2010 to Friday, 5th November 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=82445
The theme of the 2010 conference is engagement and participation.
There is a call for workshop presentations,and poster presentations. Further information is available on their website.
Coverage: Thursday, 4th November 2010 to Friday, 5th November 2010
http://www.chimat.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=85070