Ophthalmic pharmacy UK Ophthalmic Pharmacists Group meeting on “The role of the ophthalmic pharmacist”, Kodak Room, Postgraduate medical centre, City Hospital, Birmingham, November 13. Details from Jill Bloom on 020 7566 2369 (e-mail jill.bloom@moorfields. nthames.nhs.uk).
Clinical governance City and East London local pharmaceutical committee annual meeting, Island Health Centre, 145 East Ferry Road, London E14, November 14, 7.15 for 8pm. The meeting is open to all community pharmacists in the area and will include presentations on the LPC’s clinical governance folder and the national pharmacy plan. Details from Jeffrey Glassman on 020 8989 9692.
Careers British Pharmaceutical Students Association conference on “Careers in pharmacy”, Department of Pharmacy, King’s College London, London SE1, November 15. Details from Ms E. Smith on 07949 714754.
YPG AGM Young Pharmacists Group conference and annual general meeting, Copthorne Hotel, Birmingham, November 17-19. Cost £110 for members, £125 for non-members. The conference will include sessions on giving advice to primary care organisations, medicines management and continuing professional development. Details from the YPG on 0121 681 8099.
BPSA British Pharmaceutical Students Association Pennine area conference on “Drugs of abuse”, Coupland 3 Building, Manchester University, November 18. Details from Jane Cowley on 07974 198996.
Self-medication Royal Pharmaceutical Society Chiltern regional evening lecture on “Responsible self-medication: the changing dynamics in managing everyday illness” by Professor Peter Noyce (professor of pharmacy practice, University of Manchester), Postgraduate Medical Centre, Edgware Community Hospital, Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, November 27, 7.15 for 8pm. Cost £5. Details are being sent to members by post.
Plain English Plain English Campaign seminar on “Plain English in medical information”, Jarvis International Hotel, Regents Park, London, November 29. Details from Helen Mayo on 01663 744409.
GHP Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists conference, Chamberlain Park Hotel, Birmingham, December 1. Cost £45 for members, £20 for preregistration trainees, £60 for non-members. Details from Peter Cooke on 0121 507 5267.