OPAN Seminars:

Post-war residential care provision for older people in Japan Wednesday 16th June, 1 - 2pm, Teas & Coffees at 12.30.                       Dr Mayumi Hayashi, University of East Anglia, in Room 134 Faraday Building, Swansea University and via video conference in Room G7, Thoday Building, Bangor University. You will also be able to watch the seminar on your own computer via a live internet link: http://www.jvcs.ja.net/s/14ShWz06 (log in at 1pm)

The Last Refuge Revisited                                                                   Friday 25th June 3.30 - 4.30 pm.                                                                 Dr Julia Johnson, the Open University at Open University Office, 18 Custom House Street, Cardiff, CF10 1AP. This OPAN seminar will be held in conjunction with the Open University to mark the publication of Residential Care Transformed by Julia Johnson, Sheena Rolph and Randall Smith. Light refreshments will be provided. If you would like to attend, please contact Sarah Cole: s.cole@swansea.ac.uk  

2nd Parkinson's UK Research Conference
1-2 November 2010, Royal York Hotel, York

Following the great success of the 2008 conference 'Progress: Advancing Parkinson's Research', Parkinson's UK are delighted to be hosting this event again in 2010. 

The 2010 conference will bring Parkinson's researchers working in the UK together.

Abstract submission and registration now open - contact conference@parkinsons.org.uk to book your place, or click here for more information.

The UK Stroke Forum conference                                                         30 November - 2 December 2010, SECC Glasgow.

The conference aims to provide a number of opportunities for healthcare professionals nationwide to come together and hear about the latest developments in stroke research and care. Here are some programme highlights:

 - Management of the Acute Stroke Patient
 - Leading Transformation in Stroke Care
 - Assessing Cognition Post Stroke
 - Atrial Fibrillation
 - Improving Life after Stroke
 - Motivation in Rehabilitation
 - UK Forum for Stroke Training – Shaping a Quality Workforce

Registration for the 2010 conference is now open. Book before 1 August 2010 to claim 15% early bird discount.

The Call for Abstracts is open until 18 June 2010. Visit the Call for Abstracts 2010 pages for details on how to submit.

Please visit www.ukstrokeforum.org for more details.