Events 2012

Evidence Based Policy and the links between Mental Health and Cannabis

Thursday 29 November 2012

Dr Mark Monaghan from the University of Leeds has kindly agreed to come and give an informal talk on the work he is doing with the UK Drug Policy Commission, particularly in relation to evidence based policy and the links between mental health and cannabis.

Postgraduate Online Open Day

Wednesday 28 November 2012

Interested in studying at Postgraduate level within Health Sciences, then take part in our Online Open Day and have any questions you may have answered by our Postgraduate Admissions Tutor

First Aid at Work

Tuesday 20 November 2012

This three day event meets the requirements of and is accredited by the Health and Safety Executive.

After 90 years of insulin, What's new in Diabetes for Primary Care?

Wednesday 14 November 2012

A one-day diabetes update for GPs, community and practice nurses, dietitians, podiatrists, pharmacists and all those working in the delivery of diabetes care.

Emergency First Aid at Work

Monday 12 November 2012

The courses develop first aiders to meet the requirements of the Health and Safety Executive regulations.

The end of politics? Using randomized trials to direct policy.

Monday 5 November 2012

Randomised controlled trials are vital in deciding health care priorities. Their use, however, is more limited in other areas of policy. Despite vast sums of money spent on education, criminal justice and other areas, few interventions have been rigorously tested using RCTs. However, many non-health care policies can be tested using RCTs and in this lecture I will discuss how we can test ‘what works’ in government policy and present some examples. Recently the cabinet office has established a unit to promote the use of RCTs across government and some of these will be presented. Professor David Torgerson, Director of the York Trials Unit recently co-authored a high-profile Cabinet Office publication encouraging the use of trials to test public policy. The paper produced by the Cabinet Office’s Behavioural Insights Team, Professor Torgerson and Ben Goldacre, author of Bad Science, argues that Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs) – which are widely used in medicine, international development and internet-based businesses – should be used much more extensively in public policy.

Encouraging the use of trials to test public policy

Wednesday 31 October 2012

Encouraging the use of trials to test public policy

Making questionnaires better with Item Response Theory

Wednesday 24 October 2012

Making questionnaires better with Item Response Therapy

Medication errors in nursing and residential care homes - prevalence, consequences, causes and solutions

Wednesday 17 October 2012

Medication errors in nursing and residential care homes - prevalence, consequences, causes and solutions

Practice Education Conference

Friday 5 October 2012

The event is entitled "Learning in the Practice Setting" and celebrates those mentors and practice educators involved in learning in the practice setting, while providing opportunities to showcase successful and promising best practices. The event will also feature Midwifery and Nurse Mentor of the Year awards.

Randomised Controlled Trials in the Social Sciences: Communicating about trials to wider audiences Seventh Annual Conference

Monday 24 September 2012

We are pleased to announce the seventh annual RCTs in the Social Sciences conference. The conference will be an opportunity for delegates to share expertise, interests, and concerns about conducting trials in all fields of social sciences.

Introduction to the Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials

Wednesday 12 September 2012

The aim of the course is to equip participants with the basic skills and knowledge for designing, conducting and analysing randomised controlled trials.

Introduction to Statistics for Clinical Trials

Monday 10 September 2012

The aim of the course is to equip participants with the basic skills and knowledge for designing, conducting and analysing randomised controlled trials.

First Aid At Work

Monday 16 July 2012

This three day event equips you to provide first aid for a variety of minor illnesses and injuries.

Rethinking depression screening: A look at the evidence

Thursday 5 July 2012

Brett Thombs is an Associate Professor at McGill University, Montreal Canada. His research focuses on identifying and assessing key problems faced by patients dealing with medical illness and on determining mental health and behavioral intervention paradigms that are likely to improve patients' health and well-being.

Reforming organ acquisition: an ethical appraisal of ‘presumed consent’ and organ sales

Wednesday 4 July 2012

Reforming organ acquisition: an ethical appraisal of ‘presumed consent’ and organ sales

Celebrating Success – turning best practice into common practice in maternal and infant health and care

Wednesday 27 June 2012

This innovative, multidisciplinary conference will focus on the implementation of evidence-based change at scale, in maternity and neonatal services. International and national speakers will examine implementation from different perspectives and in a range of settings including hospitals, primary care and public health.

Comparing physical therapies for relief of pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee – can we use network meta-analysis?

Wednesday 13 June 2012

Comparing physical therapies for relief of pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee – can we use network meta-analysis?

The return of public health to local Government: A new dawn or poisoned chalice?

Wednesday 6 June 2012

The return of public health to local Government: A new dawn or poisoned chalice?

Subgrouping back pain in primary care: ‘The Holy Grail

Wednesday 30 May 2012

Subgrouping back pain in primary care: ‘The Holy Grail

Spatial segregation and socioeconomic inequalities in health in Brazilian cities

Wednesday 23 May 2012

Spatial segregation and socioeconomic inequalities in health in Brazilian cities

First Aid At Work

Tuesday 22 May 2012

This three day event equips you to provide first aid for a variety of minor illnesses and injuries.

Emergency First Aid At Work

Monday 21 May 2012

A one day course enabling you to give emergency first aid to those who become ill or injured at work.

Research to practice: saving lives and money with rehabilitation

Wednesday 16 May 2012

Research to practice: saving lives and money with rehabilitation

Research impact: making a difference in maternal and infant health and care

Wednesday 9 May 2012

Research impact: making a difference in maternal and infant health and care

Incomplete publishing of research: Taxonomy, evidence and the ethical imperative of good reporting

Wednesday 2 May 2012

Incomplete publishing of research: Taxonomy, evidence and the ethical imperative of good reporting

Emergency First Aid At Work

Tuesday 24 April 2012

A one day course enabling you to give emergency first aid to those who become ill or injured at work.

Undergraduate Midwifery Information Afternoon

Friday 30 March 2012

Prospective students and careers staff are welcome to come along to find out more about studying Midwifery at York. The afternoon starts at 2pm and finishes around 4pm. It is essential to book a place and this can be done by contacting Jane Milsom on 01904 321392.

University Science Trail: a closed event for local schools

Thursday 22 March 2012

This is an opportunity for school parties to spend a day visiting science and related departments (including Health Sciences) across the University of York campus, taking part in a range of science activities.

Associate Practitioner Open Day

Friday 2 March 2012

Are you an experienced health and social care support worker at Band 3 looking to extend your role?

Cultural connections: Punjabi Sikh men's experience of making lifestyle changes following myocardial infarction

Wednesday 29 February 2012

Cultural connections: Punjabi Sikh men's experience of making lifestyle changes following myocardial infarction

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) delivered via computer: dystopian vision or the future of NHS psychological therapy?

Tuesday 28 February 2012

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a popular and effective treatment for common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. It is a structured psychological therapy with a strong theoretical basis and is well supported by high quality research evidence (randomised controlled trials).

Factors associated with intimate partner violence perpetration and victimisation by substance abusers

Wednesday 22 February 2012

Factors associated with intimate partner violence perpetration and victimisation by substance abusers

Emergency First Aid At Work

Saturday 18 February 2012

A one day course enabling you to give emergency first aid to those who become ill or injured at work.

Depression and anxiety disorders in drug and alcohol treatment: a stepwise screening strategy

Wednesday 15 February 2012

Depression and anxiety disorders in drug and alcohol treatment: a stepwise screening strategy

Treating hard to treat heroin addicts with supervised injectable opiates: the RIOTT trial

Wednesday 8 February 2012

Treating hard to treat heroin addicts with supervised injectable opiates: the RIOTT trial

Alienating evidence based medicine 'versus' innovative medical device marketing: Observations on the evidence debate at a UK Wounds Conference

Wednesday 1 February 2012

Alienating evidence based medicine 'versus' innovative medical device marketing: Observations on the evidence debate at a UK Wounds Conference

Brief personalised feedback to prevent alcohol misuse amongst students

Wednesday 25 January 2012

Brief personalised feedback to prevent alcohol misuse amongst students

Improving patients' understanding of written health information

Wednesday 18 January 2012

Improving patients' understanding of written health information

Supporting parenting decision-making for the MMR vaccine: evaluating and implementing a web-based decision aid

Wednesday 11 January 2012

Supporting parenting decision-making for the MMR vaccine: evaluating and implementing a web-based decision aid