Freeze drying Parenteral Society meeting on "Freeze drying trends", Belfry hotel, Warwickshire, September 7. Details from the Parenteral Society on 01793 824254 (e-mail secretary@parenteral.demon. co.uk).
Drug delivery Parenteral Society meeting on "Alternative drug delivery systems", Chesford Grange hotel, Warwickshire, September 19. Details from the Parenteral Society on 01793 824254 (e-mail secretary@parenteral.demon.co.uk).
Epilepsy British Epilepsy Association Welsh regional seminar on "Epilepsy care: improving services", University of Wales, Cardiff, September 19. Cost £25 including lunch. Details from Sarah Frost on 0113 210 8800
Diabetes Primary Care Diabetes UK Northern and Yorkshire regional conference, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, October 5. The aim of the conference is to establish a multidisciplinary network for health care professionals interested in diabetes. Details from Alison Bone, regional administrator, on 01325 488606 (e-mail north&yorks@diabetes.org.uk).
Nursing homes One-day introductory training course on "Pharmaceutical inspection of nursing homes", Orton Hall hotel, Peterborough, October 20. Cost £130. A few places remain available for the course. Details from Hazel Sommerville on 01508 492636 (fax 01508 494647, e-mail HazelSom@aol.com)