Health Challenge Cardiff, be part of a healthy city - Her Iechyd Caerdydd, Byddwch yn rhan o ddinas iach

See me, hear me, Count me.
Alexandra House, 307-315 Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff CF5 1JD.
Wednesday 27 October 2010, 9:00am - 1:30pm.

Awetu are raising awareness of Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) mental health issues in Wales through a series of seven events across the seven health boards. The aim is to provide a forum where people can share their views and experiences, and explore ideas to improve the current situation. The information and suggestions that are gathered will help shape a plan of action for the health board in each area.

The events are free and will include keynote speakers, workshops, discussion, networking, food and Refreshments.

This project is supported by WAG and Mind Cymru. Everyone is welcome but places must be booked in advance. To book your place at the Cardiff event or for information about events in other locations, please e-mail Suzanne or Sadia or Tel: 029 2036 8888.

» Website: Awetu

» Download: Awetu flyer

Children and Young People's Research Network Annual Conference.
SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff.
Thursday 4 November 2010.

The conference will combine presentations on topics related to children's health research, together with a research poster exhibition drawn from studies across Wales. For further information visit the website.

» Website: Children and Young People's Research Network Wales

Making Homes Warmer & Healthier to Live in.
Committee Room 2, Civic Offices, Holton Road, Barry.
Tuesday 21st September 2010, 10:00am - 3:00pm
(lunch will be provided).

This will be an information-packed day to learn how to advise older people on how they can make their homes energy efficient and take action to reduce their energy bills and save money. The course is for anyone who has regular direct contact with older people through their work with community groups, voluntary services, tenants associations, care workers, social care & housing officers, Disability Action Groups, charitable organisations etc. .

The course will cover:

• How to read your gas and electric meters
• How to switch gas and electric suppliers
• Advice on how to pay for your gas and electric bills
• Low cost, no cost ways to save money
• Ways of improving the insulation of a home
• Up-to-date information about the grants, funding and support available for energy efficiency measures and heating systems
• How lack of heating in the home impacts on people's health
• Identifying causes of condensation & dampness, and action to take.

The course is free of charge, but spaces are limited so please reserve a place completing and returning the form overleaf. Please return completed booking form either by email to Tricia or in the post to Tricia Gwatkin, Cardiff and Vale Local Public Health Team, Trenewydd, 5 Fairwater Road, Llandaff, Cardiff, CF5 2LD.

» Download: booking form

Conference: Promoting Active and Healthy Ageing.
Temple of Health and Peace, Cardiff.
Thursday 30 September 2010, 12noon - 5:00pm.

This event takes place on The United National Day of Older People.

At this conference delegates will have the opportunity for networking with staff working with older people, and to contribute to the discussions and debates on innovative ways to promote active and healthy ageing, and highlighting best practice and current policy initiatives.

The conference offers the opportunity to bring together the community of researchers and academics in ageing issues; Health and social care practitioners; Policy makers.

Buffet lunch 12:00noon - 1:00pm.

To register for the conference apply to Robyn Davies.

Public Lecture: Promoting Active and Healthy Ageing.
Julian Hodge Lecture Theatre, Colum Road, Cardiff.
Thursday 30 September 2010, 7:30pm - 8:45pm.

This event takes place on The United National Day of Older People.

Speaker: Right Honourable Rhodri Morgan AM.

The public lecture is vital for anyone who works or has contact with older people. It will be valuable for service providers, family carers, older people their family and friends.

The lecture will be preceded by the reading of a poem specially written to celebrate United Nations older Persons' Day by Gillian Clarke, National Poet of Wales.

The lecture is free but advanced bookings are essential. To register for the public lecture apply to Andrew Emery, Public Engagement Team.

NEURODEM Cymru 4th Annual Scientific Conference.
Novotel Hotel, Cardiff.
Wednesday 13 - Thursday 14 October 2010.

The 4th Annual Scientific Conference on the Wales Dementias and Neurodegenerative Diseases Research Network - programme to be announced.

For enquiries contact Brenda Ellis, Dementia Services Development Centre, Bangor University, email Brenda or tel: 01248 383719.

Conference: Promoting Active and Healthy Ageing.
Temple of Health and Peace, Cardiff.
Thursday 30 September 2010, 12noon - 5:00pm.

This event takes place on The United National Day of Older People.

At this conference delegates will have the opportunity for networking with staff working with older people, and to contribute to the discussions and debates on innovative ways to promote active and healthy ageing, and highlighting best practice and current policy initiatives.

The conference offers the opportunity to bring together the community of researchers and academics in ageing issues; Health and social care practitioners; Policy makers.

Buffet lunch 12:00noon - 1:00pm.

To register for the conference apply to Robyn Davies.

Public Lecture: Promoting Active and Healthy Ageing.
Julian Hodge Lecture Theatre, Colum Road, Cardiff.
Thursday 30 September 2010, 7:30pm - 8:45pm.

This event takes place on The United National Day of Older People.

Speaker: Right Honourable Rhodri Morgan AM.

The public lecture is vital for anyone who works or has contact with older people. It will be valuable for service providers, family carers, older people their family and friends.

The lecture will be preceded by the reading of a poem specially written to celebrate United Nations older Persons' Day by Gillian Clarke, National Poet of Wales.

The lecture is free but advanced bookings are essential. To register for the public lecture apply to Andrew Emery, Public Engagement Team.

NEURODEM Cymru 4th Annual Scientific Conference.
Novotel Hotel, Cardiff.
Wednesday 13 - Thursday 14 October 2010.

The 4th Annual Scientific Conference on the Wales Dementias and Neurodegenerative Diseases Research Network - programme to be announced.

For enquiries contact Brenda Ellis, Dementia Services Development Centre, Bangor University, email Brenda or tel: 01248 383719.

CHSCN Event: Third Sector Survival.
The Salvation Army, Corporation Road, Grangetown, Cardiff, CF11 7AY.
Tuesday 21 September 2010, 9:30am - 1:30pm (including FREE lunch).

This network event is on Third Sector Survival - How can the health & socialcare organisations prepare for public sector funding cuts. There will be Speakers and workshops focusing on how Voluntary Organisations can work together in economically challenging times, including 'setting the National context' - a short talk from Phil Jarrold from WCVA and updates from our statutory partners.

The themes are:

• Outcomes - assessing the impact of the third sector
• Maximizing income and sustainable fundraising
• Collaboration and consortia - new models of joint working
• Cost benefit analysis and social return on investment

If you would like to book your place at this event please complete the attached booking form and return it to Anne McDonough, tel. 029 2048 5722.

» Website: Voluntary Action Cardiff

» Download: booking form

Welsh NHS Confederation: Embracing the challenges - changing conditions.
City Hall, Civic Centre, Cardiff.
Wednesday 10 - Thursday 11 November 2010.

A collaboration between the Welsh Assembly Government, Welsh NHS Confederation, National Leadership and Innovation Agency for Healthcare (NLIAH) and Public Health Wales, this international conference demonstrates the unique integrated approach to health and social care in Wales. The focus is on managing chronic conditions; prevention, delivery and sustainable solutions for adding living to life.

Interest in chronic conditions management has grown considerably in the last five years, but has care improved? Has a focus on prevention worked? What have we learnt so far? This conference draws on the expertise of leading international experts to prevent illness, improve services and find sustainable and affordable solutions for the future.

Speakers include:

• Professor Chris Ham - Chief Executive, The King's Fund
• Edwina Hart AM - Minister for Health and Social Services
• Sir Ranulph Fiennes - world-renowned explorer
• Dr. Raphael Bengoa - Regional Minister for Health, Basque Government
• Professor Laurie Taylor - social psychologist, writer and broadcaster

» Website: Welsh Annual Conference 2010