PEAT Diary & Events...
Updated Programme of Educational Events Autumn/Winter 2008
Apply to join PEAT…
- Application for Practice membership 2008/2009 - Word or PDF Version (Update 25 June 08)
- Application for individual membership 2008/2009 - Word or PDF Version ((Update 25 June 08)
- Revised - Course Booking Form (Word Format) - PDF Format (
- Revised - Policy on course bookings and cancellations (Jan '08)
Date & Time: 30/09/08 - AM - Event Flyer
Topic: Brief Solution Focused Therapy (BSFT)
Target: HCP - an introduction to using this useful therapeutic tool in the 10 minute consultation
Speakers: Nigel Smith
Venue: St Cuthberts, Buckfast
Cost: £25/£75
Date & Time: 07/10/08 - All day
Topic: Employment Law Update
Target: GPs and Practice Managers
Speakers: Carolyn Giles
Venue: Litchdon, North Devon
Cost: £50/£150
Date & Time: 14/10/08 - AM - Event Flyer
Topic: Dermatology - topics to be confirmed
Target: HCP
Speakers: Dr Tessa Frost & Specialist Nurse
Venue: St Cuthberts, Buckfast
Cost: £25/£75
Date & Time: 23/10/08 - 09:00 – 12:30 - Event Flyer
Topic: Cardiology – updates in heart failure, arrhythmia & CHD
Target: HCP
Speakers: Dr Ian Mahy plus 2
Venue: Cockington Court, Torbay
Cost: £25/£75
Date & Time: 30/10/08 - Please note this course has now been cancelled – we hope to reschedule shortly…
Topic: Liver Disease – to cover cancer of the liver, alcohol related problems, Hepatitus A, B & C, interpreting test results (max. 30)
Date & Time: 04/11/08 - 09:00 – 12:30
Topic: Rheumatology – musculoskeletal conditions, early arthritis & osteoporosis
Target: HCP
Speakers: Dr Nick Viner
Venue: Cockington Court, Torbay
Cost: £25/£75
Date & Time: 11/11/08 – 13:00 – 16:30 - Event Flyer
Topic: Handling Difficult Situations – a repeat of this popular workshop for practice staff who work with patients (max. 18)
Target: Practice Staff
Speakers: Cascade
Venue: Litchdon, North Devon
Cost: £25/£75
Date & Time: 13/11/08 – 10:00 – 4:30 - Event Flyer
Topic: 360º Appraisals – update on revalidation and undertaking and interpreting 360º appraisal with practical workshop (max. 30)
Target: GPs Only...
Speakers: Dr David Jenner
Venue: Exeter, TBC
Cost: £50/£150
Date & Time: 18/11/08 - All day
Topic: Managing Performance and Sickness Absence
Target: GPs & PMs
Speakers: Carolyn Giles
Venue: St Cuthberts, Buckfast
Cost: £50/£150
Date & Time: 20/11/08 - AM
Topic: Epilepsy & Headaches
Target: HCP
Speakers: Dr David Kernick - Dr Martin Sadler
Venue: St Cuthberts, Buckfast
Cost: £25/£75
Date & Time: 21/11/08 - AM
Topic: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) – latest developments in treatment in primary care with review of NICE and QoF (max. 30)
Target: HCP
Speakers: Mr Richard d’Souza
Venue: Exeter PGC
Cost: £25/£75
Date & Time: 27/11/08 - PM
Topic: Handling Difficult Situations (18 max)
Target: HCP
Speakers: Cascade
Venue: Hemerdon Village Hall, Plymouth
Cost: £25/£75
Date & Time: 3/12//08 - All Day...
Topic: Health & Safety and Risk Assessment for H&S Managers
Target: HCP
Speakers: Cascade
Venue: Westbank League of Friends, Exminster
Cost: £50/£150
Date & Time: Spring 09 - TBC
Topic: Ophthalmology
Target: HCP?
Speakers: Exeter Team
Venue: TBC
Cost: £25/£75
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