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Mary Lily Walker’s footsteps: 100 years of Scotland’s Early Years Movement

michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk (michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk) — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:46:49 PDT

When: Sat Jun 29, 2013

Where: D'Arcy Thompson Lecture Theatre, University of Dundee, Perth Road, Dundee DD1
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Conference that will trace the history of the Early Years Movement and marks the efforts of Mary Lily Walker, one of Scotland's earliest Early Years Champions and one of Dundee's forgotten visionaries, in this centenary commemoration of her death. For further information, please visit the event website

Symposium on big data and risk assessors in health and social care

michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk (michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk) — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:15:46 PDT

When: Fri Jun 28, 2013

Where: Merchiston Campus, 10 Colinton Road, EH1
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The aim of this event is to investigate methods of using data and risk assessors for improvements in health and social care. For further information, please visit the event website

National care home open day

michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk (michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk) — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:46:33 PDT

When: Fri Jun 21, 2013

Where: TBC
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Open day (UK-wide) to encourage members of the public, local councillors and other interested parties to go in to their local care homes and to connect communities and residents together. For further information, please visit the event website

Trust in the context of commissioning of health and social care

michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk (michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk) — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:40:09 PDT

When: Wed Jun 12, 2013 1pm to 4pm BST

Where: Godfrey Thomson Hall, Thomson Land, Moray School of Education, University of Edinburgh, Saint John Street, Abbeyhill EH8 8AQ
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The need to generate and sustain trust between commissioners, providers and service users is at the heart of successful care planning. As the public, independent and third sectors drive towards greater partnership working, trust between these different agencies will become increasingly important. This seminar will feature presentations from John Skouse (Midlothian Council) on personal outcomes and commissioning, CR Stocks-Rankin (University of Edinburgh) about commissioning and contracting for care home services and Des McCart (Falkirk Council) on a public social partnership model for commissioning foster care services. For further information, please visit the event website

Managing risks to wellbeing in an ageing working population

michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk (michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk) — Fri, 17 May 2013 05:48:15 PDT

When: Thu Jun 20, 2013 9:30am to 3pm BST

Where: INEOS Grangemouth Exhibition Centre, Gate 3, Powdrake Road off Bo'ness Road, Grangemouth FK3 9UR
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Free mini-conference which has been organised by Work-Life Solutions in association with Central Scotland Safety Forum. The aim of the event is to raise awareness about the risks posed to individuals and organisations associated with an ageing workforce. These includes risks to mental and physical wellbeing, business risks and risks within working environment. The conference provides opportunities to hear from expert speakers, discuss problems and potential solutions, network with fellow professionals and meet specialist suppliers. For further information, please visit the event website

A collaborative consultation on the draft statutory guidance for self-directed support in Scotland

michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk (michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk) — Wed, 08 May 2013 01:37:27 PDT

When: Thu Jun 6, 2013

Where: Carnegie Conference Centre, Halbeath Road, Dunfermline, Fife KY11 8DY
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The Scottish Government has just launched a 12 week consultation on the Statutory Guidance and Regulations which will accompany the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013. The document contains draft statutory guidance on the values, principles, legal duties and powers associated with social care assessment, support planning and review. The consultation is an opportunity for those who work in, those who use services and their families and friends to make their views known about the major changes which are being planned for social care in Scotland. For further information, please visit the event website

Annual youth justice conference 2013

michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk (michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk) — Tue, 07 May 2013 03:27:53 PDT

When: Wed Jun 12, 2013 to Thu Jun 13, 2013

Where: West Park Conference Centre, Dundee
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Two-day conference that will offer practitioners the chance to hear the most up-to-date research in the filed of youth justice and the views of some young people and adults who have been within the youth and criminal justice system. The opportunity to network with other professionals in the field will be a priority, and to hear first hand from the Justice Minister. Six distinct workshops will also offer time to explore various aspects of work with young people and families to promote desistance and improve the reintegration process. The Conference will be kicked off with a keynote speech by Kenny MacAskill, Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Scottish Government. For further information please view the event flyer

Early years national conference

michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk (michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:37:18 PDT

When: Wed Jun 19, 2013

Where: Grand Central Hotel, 99 Gordon Street, Glasgow G1 3SF
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Theme of this year’s conference is ‘Parenting: Holding the parent in mind so the parent can hold the child in mind.’ It will provide an opportunity for those interested in early years health improvement to share experiences, find out how the national strategic direction can support early years work at a local level and meet a wide range of people all working to improve outcomes in the early years. For further information, please visit the event website

People, purpose and passion....our pathway to success

michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk (michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:22:24 PDT

When: Wed Jun 19, 2013 to Thu Jun 20, 2013

Where: Crieff Hydro Hotel, Dunblane
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Changing demographics, increased public expectation, unprecedented financial constraint and adapting to an increasing number of shared or integrated service arrangements all conspire to create challenges and opportunities for us all. In addition, the bills on children’s rights, self-directed support and the integration of health and social care will have considerable significance for services and the public. This conference will focus on how to work more creatively together to shape and deliver what is required. For further information, please visit the event website

Real lives; real difference: service user and carer involvement in professional education

michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk (michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:50:08 PDT

When: Tue Jun 4, 2013

Where: Cottrell Building, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Conference that will be of interest to local authority, independent sector and health board staff, academics, students, service users and carers and anyone else with a commitment to involving people who use services in professional education and training. It aims to provide a platform for stakeholders to explore the benefits and challenges of involvement as well as showcasing examples of good practice. Speakers include Professor Peter Beresford, Director of Centre for Citizen Participation - Social Work, Brunel University; and Mo McPhail, Head of Social Work, Open University in Scotland. For further information, please visit the event website

Scottish Care homecare, housing support conference, exhibition and care awards

michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk (michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 02:10:22 PDT

When: Fri May 31, 2013

Where: Glasgow Marriott Hotel, Argyle Street, Glasgow G3
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Conference designed for both those working at a senior level commissioning, developing, planning services and those providing care and support to families, children, older people and adults across the wide continuum of social care and health services in Scotland. For further information, please visit the event website

Adult support and protection national conference 2013

michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk (michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:24:14 PDT

When: Tue Jun 25, 2013

Where: Stirling Management Centre, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Conference that will be opened by the Minster for Public Health, Michael Matheson, MSP. Speaker presentations and interactive breakout sessions will provide an opportunity to explore critical themes and issues, including learning emerging from the biennial reports, service user and carer involvement, adult protection with NHS settings and working across the public protection agenda. Full programme and speakers to be confirmed. Free to attend. Places are restricted to four per organisation. Hosted by WithScotland and funded by the Scottish Government. For further information, please visit the event website

The future of Scotland conference 2013

michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk (michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:49:57 PDT

When: Thu Dec 5, 2013

Where: Edinburgh
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Conference that will address how the government can empower councils to improve lives across Scotland by devolving powers to allow communities to take local approaches to local challenges. Other key issues to be discussed at this conference include: - Supporting rural Scotland to develop and grow - Tackling inequalities and bringing about social change through the third sector - The importance of a strong Commonwealth Games legacy plan - Creating a new normal in public service delivery that includes the private and third sectors - Policy priorities to support people into education, employment and training. For further information, please visit the event website

Migrant children in Scotland conference

michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk (michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 03:04:35 PDT

When: Fri Jun 7, 2013

Where: Graham Hills Building, University of Strathclyde, 50 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Conference aimed at practitioners involved in working with migrant groups and policy makers, as well as established researchers and student researchers, which will look at the issues involved in effective service delivery and improved practice. For further information, please visit the event website

Reducing health inequalities: creating a healthier and fairer Scotland

michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk (michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 07:53:56 PDT

When: Wed May 29, 2013

Where: Edinburgh
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Policy briefing that will provide a platform for informed debate and discussion around health inequalities, allowing delegates to examine and explore current policy and initiatives to reduce inequality and to ensure everyone has a fair chance. For further information, please visit the < ahref="http://www.govknow.com/event-detail.html?id=454&info=overview">event website

Changing the culture of care: raising standards of compassion, dignity and safety

michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk (michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 03:45:46 PDT

When: Thu Jul 4, 2013

Where: The Clarendon Suites, 2 Stirling Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B16 9SB
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Conference that will explore the key recommendations of the Francis Report, what impact they will have on health services and how they can be practically implemented by management and frontline staff. The agenda will focus on how to deliver safe, effective and dignified care and ensure services are joined-up around the needs of the patient. For further information, please visit the event website

One public sector: Expo 2013

michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk (michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk) — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:33:26 PST

When: Wed Jun 19, 2013

Where: Edinburgh Corn Exchange
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Following the successful first year which saw over 600 registered delegates, 40 exhibitors and 12 master classes, this year's One Public Sector Scotland Expo will bring together the best experience and practice from within Scotland and beyond. As well as the large exhibition, delegates will be able to participate in informative conference sessions running throughout the day, do some valuable networking and sign up for master classes on 'Innovation and Excellence'. For further information, please view the event flyer

5th international conference on ageing and spirituality

michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk (michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk) — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 03:51:08 PST

When: Sun Jul 7, 2013 to Wed Jul 10, 2013

Who: Social Services Events, brought to you by IRISS
Where: John McIntyre Conference Centre, Edinburgh First, The University of Edinburgh, 18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh EH16 5AY
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The planned conference continues a series of international conferences which began in Canberra in 2000. All have explored aspects of ageing and spirituality. The 2013 Conference will explore resilience and creativity and their role in supporting the spiritual lives of older people. The conference will be of interest to those coming from a faith based approach and those approaching spirituality from a secular one. For further information, please visit the event website

Procurement Conference 2013

michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk (michelle.drumm@iriss.org.uk) — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 03:44:39 PST

When: Tue Sep 10, 2013

Where: Strand Palace Hotel, London
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Conference that will build upon the success of our last conference, and will feature some excellent presentations from some of the most key stakeholders in public sector procurement. It will explore the work of the Efficiency and Reform Group within the Cabinet Office, the Government Procurement Service and the wider public sector in reforming procurement to ensure value for money is achieved at all levels of procurement through better contract management and the commercialisation of the procurement process. For further information, please visit the event website