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Non SRR MeetingsThe following list details of other forthcoming meetings and conferences of interest.  Summer 2010 ICADI, International Conference on Ageing, Disability and Independence, 2010 The Sage Newcastle/Gateshead United Kingdom The Sage, Newcastle/Gateshead is on the banks of the Tyne in the North East of England, UK, and is a conference venue of international standing. Newcastle Airport is only 30 minutes away by local metro or 45 minutes by taxi, with links to many countries. (Provisional Programme) The International Conference on Ageing, Disability and Independence (ICADI) will focus on approaches to support people as they age in maintaining independence in daily living at home, at work and in the community. As people age, independence can be maintained by use of assistive technology, by modifying homes, workplaces and environments and by selecting products that follow universal design principles. As people remain in the workforce into advanced years or return to work, knowledge and technologies are developing to adapt workplaces to meet their needs. Ageing in the workplace is a new and significant area of focus for ICADI this year. Livable communities is another new focus, representing a broadening of the concepts of home modification and universal design to address design of communities so they are livable for all people. Mobility is another important component of independence as it relates to walking and wheeling, to driving and to using other methods of transportation. Prevention of injuries is essential to maintaining independence in advanced years. Current and future development in robotics will help and support individuals in everyday tasks; and, advances in telehealth approaches hold promise in monitoring and serving health and independence-related needs. Each of these is important to ageing well and will be addressed in nine ICADI tracks by an international cadre of presenters representing research and development, policy, practice and services, business, and consumer perspectives.
 Autumn 2010 PUBLICHEALTH - Promoting Health and the Challenges Ahead The Barbican, London, 30th September 2010 This event is CPD certified (Provisional Programme) On 7th July Andrew Lansley, Secretary of State for Health, announced in a speech entitled ‘A new approach to public health’, that food and drink companies will be asked to fund the government's campaigns to persuade people to adopt healthier lifestyles and suggested that the industry, in return, will not face a regulatory response from government.  Winter 2010/2011 Infection Control working together to fight infection The Barbican, London 6th October 2010 This event is CPD certified (Provisional Programme) The focus of work in infection prevention and control has traditionally been on acute hospitals, but many infectious diseases can spread in other care settings within the wider community. The latest in Public Service Events' series of Infection Control conferences, this event will broaden the perspective to look at the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections (HCAI), not just in hospitals, but across care homes, ambulances, and primary medical care. Featuring several key case studies from across the health and social care sector, providing delegates with practical advice on processes, techniques and technologies that have been effective, Infection Control: working together to fight infection will give delegates with the opportunity to hear about the need for the application of standards in infection control across all care settings, and the continued need for innovative technology in fighting infection. 5th UK Stroke Forum Conference 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2010, Glasgow For further Information and Registration visit: http://www.ukstrokeforum.org/ CONFERENCE PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE Improving Life after Stroke - Professor Marion Walker, including patient perspective from Robert McCrum, Associate Editor, The Observer Newspaper Technologies in Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery Chaired by Professor Roger Boyle Improving Stroke Services Ethics and Consent in Acute Stroke Eye Movement Deficits Following Stroke UK Forum for Stroke Training - Shaping a Quality Workforce Atrial Fibrillation Motivation in Rehabilitation Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Assessing Cognition Post Stroke ...and much more  Spring 2011 2nd UK Paediatric Neuropsychology Symposium: Rehabilitation and Educational Support For updated details please see www.ichneuropsych.com (Provisional Programme) Following postponement of the symposium due to UK flight restrictions caused by the Icelandic volcanic ash cloud in April 2010, the symposium has been re-scheduled for 28 February - 4 March 2011. 
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