Regional Groups and Events

Regular meetings of members take place at a local level.

These act as mutual support groups and often include formal presentation of papers, discussion of local service provision and development, exchange of local information and an update of PSIGE's activities at a national level.

Conferences, symposia and workshops are also held at a local level, encouraging the participation of several geographical groups and linking up with other agencies.

A subvention for each member of PSIGE is available to support local groups in these activities.

Click here for a subvention application form.

Events

1st - 3rd September 2008 - Conference at University of Stirling, Scotland :: Celebrating Innovation and Excellence : Making Change Happen
This year's conference forms part of the University of Stirling's 40th anniversary celebrations.
It is aimed at all those who support people with dementia, whether their background is in medicine, social care, planning or service provision. The content will be of interest to those from the public, private or voluntary sector, as well as community representatives such as faith leaders. People with dementia and their carers are also welcome.
The conference will bring together expertise and opinion from many parts of the world including the USA, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, France, Malta, Republic of Ireland and the UK.

Follow this link for details of the Stirling conference.

11 September 2008 - Depression, Suicide and Self Harm in Older Adults :: Best Practice & Innovation in Older Persons Mental Health
Barnet Enfield and Haringey MH Trust
At The Emmanuel Centre, Westminster, London, SW1P 3DW
This national conference brings together leaders in the field of older people’s mental health and provides YOU the opportunity to hear of the latest research, treatments and models of support and innovations in practice.
Main speakers : Dr Mick Dennis, Professor Steve Iliffe, Dr Tom Dening, Dr Alisoun Milne, Rachael Davenhill, Dr John Holmes, Professor Jill Manthorpe and Gwyn Higginson will all be delivering presentations.

Click here for a flyer with booking form

15 September 2008 - Rainbows and Horseshoes
Developing Leadership and Mentoring Skills in Older Adult Services
PSIGE Training Event
BPS Offices, London, 10am - 4pm
Working more broadly across the Older Adult services requires us to develop leadership and mentoring skills. The BPS leadership document and NHS framework will be discussed and linked to mentoring models.

Click here for flyer about this training event.

Thursday 25 September 2008 - Mental Capacity Act Conference :: From Theory to Practice: Dilemmas and Issues in Implementing the Mental Capacity Act
Professional Practice Board at Friends Meeting House, Euston, London
This day will allow reflection on the working of the MCA from a variety of individuals involved in the development and implementation of the act. It will assist in the understanding of the workings of the act in practise and give an understanding of some of the complexities and issues thrown up by the experience of the last year and the more detailed guidance that has been and is being developed.
The confirmed speakers for the day are: Catherine Dobson, Research Guidance; Paul Gantley, DoH, CSIP; Theresa Joyce, Best Interest Guidance; Peter Kinderman, Mental Health Act; Glynis Murphy, Sexuality Issues; Graham Powell, Personal Injury Claims & Civil Proceeding.
Cost will be: £75 per delegate

Follow this link to the BPS website for details.

Click here to download a flyer [2.59MB]

Membership

To become a member of PSIGE and receive conference discounts and newsletters please fill in the Membership Application Form. You can also set up a Standing Order for your membership.

Click here to find out how to join PSIGE.