Cystic fibrosis First cystic fibrosis pharmacist special interest group study day, Midlands hotel, Derby, February 3. The meeting will see the formation of the special interest group and discuss the role of pharmacists in the care of patients with CF. Details from Claire Chilton, Compass Communications Healthcare Ltd, 9 Station Road, Marlow SL7 1NG (tel 01628 488322).
WCPPE Gwent Welsh Cente for Postgraduate Pharmaceutical Education spring meetings in Gwent. All meetings are held at the Parkway hotel, Cwmbran, and start at 7pm with a buffet unless otherwise stated. "Cardiovascular medicine", January 24; "Diabetes", January 26; "Antibiotic resistance", February 1, "Internet workshop", Gwent Tertiary College, Crosskeys, February 8, 6.30pm, no buffet; "Obesity", February 15; "Smoking cessation", March 1; "Practice research", March 7; "Arrhythmia", March 14; "Renal failure", Royal Gwent Hospital, March 22, 6pm; "Emergency contraception", March 29. Details from Sally Lau on 01633 764752.
WCPPE Bro Taf WCPPE spring meetings in Bro Taf. All start at 7pm with a buffet unless otherwise stated. "Biochemistry", Cardiff Bay, January 24; "Renal failure", Thornhill, January 31; "Practice research", Cardiff Bay, February 15; "Lung disease", Rhondda, February 22; "Childhood illnesses", Thornhill, February 29; "Presentation skills", Pentwyn, March 9; "Powerpoint 97", Cardiff University, March 16, no buffet; "Wound management", Thornhill, March 20; "Excel 97", Cardiff University, April 3, no buffet; "Eye diseases", Pentwyn, April 6; "Homoeopathy", Thornhill, April 10. Details from Mair Davies on 029 2089 1220.
WCPPE Iechyd Morgannwg WCPPE spring meetings in Iechyd Morgannwg. All meetings start at 6.45pm with a buffet unless otherwise stated. "Smoking cessation", Swansea, January 27; "Wound management", Bridgend, February 1; "Stoma appliances", Swansea; February 17; "Eye diseases", Neath General Hospital, March 2; "Diabetes", Swansea, March 15, 9.15am; "Headaches and migraine", Bridgend, March 21; "Drugs in pregnancy", Swansea, April 4; "Practice research", Pont Abraham Roadchef Service Station, Crosshands, April 13, 7pm. Details from Janette Breidon on 029 2087 4784.
WCPPE Dyfed Powys WCPPE spring meetings in Dyfed Powys. All meetings at 7.15pm with a buffet unless otherwise stated. "Smoking cessation", Camarthen, January 26; "Eczema", Builth Wells, February 1; "Rheumatoid arthritis", Aberystwyth, February 3; "Diabetes", Narberth, February 7; "Obesity", Llanelli, February 16; "Eczema", Aberaeron, March 1; "Antibiotic resistance", Narberth, March 6; "Diabetes", Swansea, March 15, 9.15am; "Wound management", Brecon, March 16; "Antibiotic resistance", Llanrhystud, March 21; "Psoriasis", Welshpool, March 28; "Immunisation", Narberth, April 3; "Practice research", Pont Abraham Roadchef Service Station, Crosshands, April 13, 7pm. Details from Monica Rose on 01974 298030.
WCPPE North Wales WCPPE spring meetings in North Wales. All meetings at 7.15pm with a buffet unless otherwise stated. "Wound management", Caernarfon, January 26; "Smoking cessation", Rossett, February 3; "Diabetes", Rossett, February 17; "Formularies", Glan Clwyd Hospital, February 23; "Antibiotic resistance", Caernarfon, February 29; "Homoeopathy", St Asaph, March 2; "Cystic fibrosis", Caernarfon, March 9; "Cystic fibrosis", Rossett, March 21; "Drugs in pregnancy", Caernarfon, March 23; "Drugs in pregnancy", St Asaph, March 28; "Wound management", Rossett, April 6; "Local health groups", St Asaph, April 12. Details from Avril Kale on 01978 366352.