8 December: The future of paediatric services and child health, London. Discussing opportunities, developments and challenges. Contacts: 01423 506 611 info@hmc.co.uk
9 December: Tackling sexual grooming: protecting children from net paedophiles, London. A one-day conference looking at how to protect children and young people. Contact: 0870 165 9304 jasmin.matharu@capita.co.uk
10 December: Human rights day. A day to celebrate and highlight the need for human rights worldwide. Contact: www.un.org
14 December: The new disability anti-discrimination Bill, London. This conference examines the new Bill with particular emphasis on changes affecting health and social care provision and employment. Contact: 01423 506 611 www.hmc.co.uk
16 December: Development toolkit seminar programme, Bangor. Designed to improve governance. Contact: 0161 246 2920 www.gandp.org.uk
16 December: Improving the life chances of looked after children, London. This conference examines the issues in the different outcomes and pathways of children in difficult circumstances. Contact: 01423 506 611 www.hmc.co.uk
- TRAINING
6-7 December: Drugs and the criminal justice system, London. A course targeted at those who want to develop their knowledge about drugs work within the criminal justice system. Contact: 020 7378 5497 www.mainliners.org.uk
7 December: Supporting parents when their child dies, Buckinghamshire. A workshop that provides an opportunity for participants to explore the impact that the death of a baby or child has on the family. Contact: 01494 446 648 www.childbereavement.org.uk
7 December: Child protection awareness study day, Edinburgh. A basic child protection awareness course for all workers who have contact with children or parents. The day will cover perceptions of abuse, recognition and response and legislative requirements. Contact: 0131 455 5334 a.gill@napier.ac.uk
7-8 December: Generation sex, London. A two-day workshop about working on sexual health with young people. Contact: 020 7923 5232 trainingengland@fpa.org.uk
9 December: Composing the adult, London. Workshop on how to work creatively with troubled and troublesome adolescents. Contact: 01323 811 486 www.mindfields.org.uk
10 December: Creative ways of helping children and families, Buckinghamshire. Looking at creative ways of helping children and families after bereavement. Contact: 01494 446 648 www.childbereavement.org.uk
14 December: The Children Act 1989, London. A Shelter course that aims to provide participants with an understanding of the underlying philosophy of the Act and the potential assistance available to young single people and families in housing need. Contact: 020 7505 4699. www.shelter.org.uk/training.
