Chairs' Conference
A conference for all NHS chairs will be held on 9 September in London. NHS chief executive Sir Nigel Crisp will be speaking. Further information will be available in due course.
NHS Confederation conference
Connecting 2003, the NHS Confederation's Annual Conference and Exhibition will be held from 25 to 27 June in Glasgow. The event is aimed at everyone working in health service management, or those interested in the health agenda.
Health and Social Care Awards 2003
These awards recognise the achievements of those who have shown outstanding commitment, partnership, innovation and leadership in all aspects of health and social care and the scheme covers all areas of England's NHS and social services, whether statutory, voluntary or independent.
The awards ceremony is being held at Old Billingsgate Market, London, on 1 July.
National Association of Primary Care conference
The title of this conference is 'Primary Care Flying High'. It is being held on 24 September at the Hilton Leeds hotel, Leeds. Speakers include parliamentary under secretary of state for health John Hutton and national director for patients and the public Harry Cayton.
Women in Mental Health Services - 3 October
The Women in Mental Health Services conference aims to provide a better understanding of mental health issues facing female mental health workers. GPs, nurses, psychotherapists and voluntary sector staff are invited to attend.
Keynote speakers include Janet Davies, the Department of Health's senior policy manager for women's mental health.
It is being organised by The Andrew Sims Centre for professional development, part of Leeds Mental Health NHS Trust. The conference is at the Metropole Hotel, Leeds, on 3 October. For a booking form call 0113 295 3958, fax 0113 295 3961 or e-mailAndrewSimsCentre@cwcom.net
IHM Annual Conference
The Institute of Healthcare Management (IHM) Annual Conference will address topical leadership issues and feature various workshops and sessions, providing a mix of learning opportunities.
It is being held at the Telford International Centre, Telford, from 7-8 October. For a booking form contact the events team on 020 7881 3292, fax 020 7881 9236 or e-mail enquiries@ihm.org.uk
