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> FAIR, the information service for people with learning disabilities and
> carers, has teamed up with the Health Education Board for Scotland to run
> two major conferences in March 2002. The aim is to discuss health issues
> that affect people with learning disabilities and hear about examples of
> good practice in health services. These conferences are important for care
> and support staff because of the extra help that people with learning
> disabilities need to keep well.
>
> Keeping women healthy: health issues for women with learning disabilities
> Thursday 7 March 2002, Kings Manor Hotel, Edinburgh
> Closing date 18 February 2002
>
> Keeping men healthy: health issues for men with learning disabilities
> Thursday 28 March 2002, Kings Manor Hotel, Edinburgh
> Closing date 11 March 2002
>
> The conferences are for
>
> * Health care professionals
> * Care and support workers
> * People with learning disabilities
> * Carers
>
> The charge for each conference is £30. Thanks to support from PPP
> Healthcare Medical Trust we have 30 free places for people with learning
> disabilities. For full details and an application form contact
>
> Margaret Richardson, Courses and Conferences Officer
> Health Education Board for Scotland
> Woodburn House
> Canaan Lane
> Edinburgh
> EH10 4SG
> Tel: 0131 536 5500
> Fax: 0131 536 5501
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