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branch news Belfast: Tuesday, March 8.8 pm;

McAfee lecture theatre, Royal Maternity Hospital, Belfast; Mrs C flosen MCSP, ACPAM rep to the Physiotherapy Board, and Mrs D ONeill MCSP, president of the Physiotherapy Board on ‘ACPAM and the CSP Board -What do they do for you?’ Preceded by AGM.

Bath and District: Wednesday, March 9,7 pm; Clara Cross day hospital, Bath; Marian Barnacle, podiatrist on ‘Podiatry with a sports medicine bias’. Lecture preceded by AGM.

Birmingham: Tuesday, March 22, 7.30 pm; Birmingham Heartlands Hospital; Sandra Brecknall, speech and language therapist on ‘Swallowing’.

Brighton: Thursday, March 3,7 pm; physiotherapy gym (A block), Brighton General Hospital; Penny Robinson MA MCSP, director, CSP professional affairs department, on ‘Legal issues’. AGM.

Cambridge: Wednesday, March 16, 7 pm; Alice Fisher lecture theatre, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge; Sue Storey MCSP, Branch president, will give the presidential address. AGM. Light refreshments available.

Cardm and East Wales: Thursday, March 17,7 pm (note date change); physiotherapy department, Whitchurch Hospital; talk on reflexology. AGM.

Chester: Wednesday, March 23, 7.45 pm; physiotherapy department, Ellesmere Port Hospital; Mr Howard Jackson BSc MClinPsychol PhD on ‘Community re-entry after traumatic head injury’.

Dorset: Thursday, March 24,7.15 pm AGM, 8 pm presidential address; education centre, Royal Bournemouth Hospital; Mrs J Foley MCSP, former paediatric superintendent, East Dorset, to be followed by a buffet supper.

East Kent: Wednesday, March 16, 7.30 pm for 7.45 pm; Thanet District General Hospital; Miss Alice Blaxland MCSP, senior physiotherapist, Thanet . District General Hospital on ‘Physiotherapy in haemophilia’. AGM.

Edinburgh: Wednesday, March 9, 7.30 pm; Princess Margaret Rose Orthopaedic Hospital; Mrs P Robinson MA MCSP on ‘Current legal issues (CSP)’.

Forth Valley Branch: Thursday, March 17, 7 pm; physiotherapy department, Stirling Royal Infirmary; AGM followed by a social event.

Gloucestershire: Thursday, March 17, 7.30 pm, day hospital, Gloucester Royal Hospital; AGM followed by an American supper.

Grampian: Wednesday, March 2,7 pm; RGU school of physiotherapy, Woolmanhill, Aberdeen; business meeting and AGM.

Highlands and Islands: Tuesday, March 1,7.30 pm; York day hospital, Royal Northern Infirmary, Invemess; Ms E Craik MCSP, superintendent physiotherapist, Gartnavel Hospital, Glasgow, on ‘Brachial plexus lesions’.

Lea Valley Branch: Tuesday, March 15,7 pm for 7.30 pm; physiotherapy department, Barking Hospital, Upney Lane, Barking, Essex; Judi Hartley BA MSc, clinical psychologist in primary care, on ‘Psychological approach to pain’. Lecture to be followed by short AGM.

Liverpool: Tuesday, March 15, 5.30 pm; Walton Hospital postgraduate medical centre; AGM followed by Ms Julie Smallwood MCSP, senior CSP industrial relations officer, on ‘Industrial relations - recent developments’.

physiotherapy department, basement private patients wing, 25 Grafton Way WC1; Miss Bridget Davis MCSP ONC, president London Branch, will give the presidential address preceded by a reception and followed by the AGM. The reception will start at 5.45 pm. Please note change of venue.

Manchester: Thursday, March 3, 6.30 pm refreshments, 7 pm AGM, 7.30 pm lecture; Room WG53, Salford School of Physiotherapy; Mr Neil Roach, sports psychologist, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, on ‘An introduction to sports psychology’. Please contact Helen Sloane (telO61-226 01 12), by February 24, if you require refreshments.

Northampton and District: Wednesday, March 16,7.30 pm, committee room, lsebrook Hospital, Wellingborough. AGM.

North Kent: Thursday, March 17, 7.30 pm; Medway physiotherapy department; Nicky Lear MCSP, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, on ‘Management of brachial plexus injuries’. Note earlier start time. AGM precedes lecture.

North Wales: Wednesday, February 25,7.30 pm; board room, Llandudno General Hospital; AGM.

Nottingham: Thursday, March 24,7.30 pm; Fellows Pub, Nottingham; AGM and social event.

Oxford: Thursday, March 10,7 pm; lecture theatre, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre; David Beard on ‘Research in physiotherapy’. Followed by AGM.

Salisbury and District: Wednesday, March 16,7.30 pm; seminar room, Wessex Regional Rehabilitation Centre, Salisbury and District Hospital; Dr Paul Borrelli, Downton GP, on ‘The delights and horrors of GP fund holding’. Followed by AGM. Coffee at 7 pm.

South East London: Tuesday, March 8, 7.30 pm; medical centre, Lewisham Hospital, Lewisham High Street, SE13; Mrs Jill Mantle BA MCSP DipTP will lead a workshop on incontinence.

South West London and Kingston: Wednesday, March 30,6.30 pm, physiotherapy department, Queen Mary’s University Hospital; Mrs M Snelling on ‘Physiotherapy and stress incontinence’.

Staffordskire: Wednesday, March 16, 7.45 pm; postgraduate centre, Stafford; Dr Sorayel on ‘Head injuries’.

London: Tuesday, March 155.45 pm;

Swindon: Wednesday, March 16,7 pm AGM, 7.45 pm lecture; physiotherapy department, Princess Margaret Hospital; AGM and Mr D Pringle, Avon and Gloucester College, on ‘Research in the workplace’.

Tayside: Tuesday, March 15,7.30 pm; physiotherapy department, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee; Dr J Dunbar and Mrs L Todd MCSP on ‘GP fundholding, one year on’. AGM and plate supper following.

Teesside: Wednesday, March 2,7 pin; ground floor lecture theatre, University of Teesside, Middlesbrough; AGM and Mrs H Adams on ‘Cardiac rehabilitation’. Buffet and drinks to follow.

Tuesday, March 15,7 for 7.30 pm; Kent and Sussex postgraduate centre; Sandy Gall, prominent figure from the world of current affairs, on The Afghanistan Appeal’.

West Surrey: Thursday, March 17, 8 pm; physiotherapy department, Frimley Park Hospital; Mr Hollingsworth FRCS on ‘The shoulder‘. AGM before lecture.

Worcester and District: Thursday, March 24, 7.30 pm; physiotherapy department, Worcester Royal Infirmary, Castle Street; Dr David Muss LMSSA on ’Post traumatic stress syndrome’.

York: Monday, March 21,7.30 pm; postgraduate centre, York District Hospital; Sarah Hainsworth, senior physiotherapist, York District Hospital, on ‘Physiotherapy for leprosy’. Lecture to be followed by AGM.

Tunbridge Wells and District:

specific interest group meetings

Association of Orthopaedic Chartered Physiotherapists - Oxford Branch: Thursday, March 24; lecture theatre, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford: Dr Mike Hurley PhD MCSP on ‘Quadriceps activation following trauma and chronic knee damage’.

Association of Chartered Physiotherapists Interested in Neurology: Saturday, March 19, 10 am; school of physiotherapy, Manchester Royal Infirmary; national AGM as part of a national study day on ‘Outcome measures for use in neurology (see courses for more details). All ACPIN members welcome to attend AGM even if not attending study day. Further information from Mrs M J Rigby (telO942 822100).

Physiotherapists with a Special Interest in Elderly People: April 14-16; York University; ‘Alternative approaches within physiotherapy; looking at alternative therapies in the treatment of the older person’. Further information from Brian Kessie (telO484 422191 bleep 433).

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Association of Chartered Physiotherapists Interested in Neurology -Greater London: Tuesday, March 15,6 for 6.30 pm; Paul Garrod lecture theatre, St Bartholomew’s Hospital; ‘Neuroplasticlty‘ by Nigel Laws, followed by AGM. Further information from Claire Doggett (telO71-601 8240, bleep 252).

Association of Chartered Physiotherapists Interested in Neurology - West Midlands: Tuesday, February 22,643 pm; Birmingham General Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, ‘Splinting and plastering for neurological conditions’. Further information from Janet Hill (telO21-236 861 1 ext 5542).

Association of Chartered Physiotherapists with a Special Interest In Elderly People - Thames and Oxford: March 5,9 am; Richmond Rehabilitation Unit for the Elderly, 22 Evelyn Road, Richmond, Surrey TW9 2TW; AGM and study day. ‘A dynamic approach to the management of musculoskeletal problems of the lower limbs, as occur in older people’, speaker Neil Black MCSP. Fee: €25 ACPSIEP members, f30 non- members, payable to ‘T 8 0 ACPSIEP. Further details from Maureen Tittle (telO81-940 6456).

Members are reminded that there is no charge for announcements of Specific

Members’ Benevolent Fund: The total received for the Fund during December 1993 was €2,016.89 made up as follows:

Miss E T Beath 250.00 ‘Eastenders’ 10.00 Miss A M Elphick 10.00 Miss D A Lewis 10.00 Mrs A E Moreton-Smith 5.00 Mrs J S Marshall 10.00 Gloucestershire Branch

f

(lecture fee from Mrs N Cogan) 25.00

Contributions under deeds of covenant 220.00

Commission and interest 1,476.89

f 2,016.89

The Fund is separate from the Society’s general funds and it would be helpful if cheques were made payable to ‘CSP Members’ Benevolent Fund’.

Wolverhampton School of Physlo- therapy: After 47 years of service the Wolverhampton School will close its doors in July 1995. As a formal dinner dance is being organised, would all those who would like to attend please communicate with the school, giving names and addresses, as soon as possible, to help the committee with planning.

membership number and post code when writing to anyone at the CSP offices.

personal Charge f10 except for death notices

DEATHS BOLTON: On December 5, 1993, Gail

Valerie Bolton MCSP (nde Hackett. trained Queen Elizabeth School, Birmingham).

CARTER: On November 23, 1993, Eileen Margaret Carter MCSP (trained King’s College Hospital).

CROCKER: on October 14, 1993, Anne Carola Crocker MCSP (nde Dickens. trained Guy‘s Hospital School of Physiotherapy).

JENNINGS: on December 21, 1993, Gillian (Gill) Jennings MCSP (nde Nye. trained Queen Elizabeth School of Physiotherapy, Birmingham).

PIDGEON: On November 18, 1993, Jeannette Anne Pidgeon MCSP (nde Thompson, trained Prince of Wales Hospital).

POOLE: On September 9, 1993, Joanne Hilary Poole MCSP (trained Manchester Royal Infirmary). ST LEDGER: In 1993, Ann Veronica St

Ledger MCSP (trained Field and Morris School of Physiotherapy).

Elinor Steel MCSP (nde Beard, trained Westminster Hospital).

STEEL: On December 14, 1993, Felicity

NHS Information and Guidance This is a selection of circulars and bulletlns Issued by the Health Depart- ments and the NHS Management Executive. They should be available for lnspectlon In health authority offices.

NHS Management Executive Health Service Guldellnes 1993 40. Protecting health care workers and patients from hepatitis B

Encloses a booklet of recommendations by the Advisory Group on Hepatitis.

47. Employment of orthotists (and pros- thetists) in the NHS 54. Road Traffic Act charges

Hospitals are entitled to collect charges from insurance companies and an emergency fee from vehicle users for treatment arising out of a road traffic accident.

57. Registration and inspection of private nursing homes: Revised Memorandum Trading Account 56. Public health: Responsibilities of the NHS and the roles of others 58. The pay and conditions of service for general and senior managers

Safety Action Bulletins No 99, September 1993 36. Otto Bock Orthopaedic (UK) Ltd modular external lower limb prosthesis: Failure of tube adaptors

No 103, January 1994 1. Old style BOG oxygen regulators

40. Pregstick pregnancy test kits - 2. Use of hospital bed safety sides and side Organon Laboratories Ltd: Recall because rails of ambiguous results 5. Sharp colour television: Potential risk of 41. Mercury contamination of baby overheating incubators: The need for vigilance 6. Lattice gate on electric passengerlgoods 44. Care of the lntavent Ltd laryngeal lift: Risk Of

mask: New guide lines

No 101, November 1993 50. Laerdal silicone resuscitators: Inadvertent positive expiratory end pressure (PEEP)

No 102, December 1993 55. Meyra lever propelled wheelchair: Possible injury to children and small persons 57. Puritan Bennett Companion 2801 portable ventilator: Caution in using external battery 58. Puritan Bennett Cascade humidifiers: Safety alert and addition of fire hazard labels 61. Nikomed 4050 pre-gelled ECG electrodes: Difficulty in removal of backing cover 62. Dialyse-Technik DT comfort treatment chair: Chair back collapse 63. Howorth Climator mattress heater, type PCM40: Overheating 66. Foster refrigerators: Risk of micro- processor catching fire

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