Joining Forces Across the Atlantic to Restore Lives: Research, Education and Practice for Military and Veterans Health
Friday 2nd October 2015
Grange Hotel, Grange Over Sands, Cumbria
Conference Announcement and Call for Abstracts
Only 1 week to go to the Abstracts Deadline of 29th May!
We are pleased to announce and invite papers to be submitted to an international military and veterans conference. This collaborative event is a joint venture being delivered in the
UK at the University of Central Lancashire in partnership with the University of South Florida in the USA. This conference builds on long established US commitment to military and veterans. This is the first time the conference is being held in Europe. The
intent is to bring together international experts in military and veterans research, education, practice/health and social care, and showcase advances in research designed to meet the needs of Veterans and their families.
Target Audience
This event is particularly relevant to researchers, educators, clinical and welfare personnel involved in caring for military and veterans. These include nursing, mental health and
primary healthcare clinicians, welfare and psychological support services personnel and Veterans. Also academics working in areas aligned to military Veterans research including armed forces personnel, young people’s health and social needs and emergency services
personnel.
Keynote Speakers:
Professor Kevin Kip - Distinguished Health Professor - University of South Florida (USF).
Professor Mike Thomas - Interim Vice Chancellor – University of Central Lancashire
Professor Alan Finnegan -Professor of Nursing - UK Armed Forces
Professor Dianne Morrison-Beady - Dean - College of Nursing University of South Florida (USF)
Wendy Nicholson - Professional Officer -UK Department of Health
Brigadier Kevin Beaton - Commander- 2 Medical Brigade British Armed Forces
For further details about the conference, the call for submissions, venue and to book a place, please visit
the conference website or see the attached flyer http://www.uclan.ac.uk/conference_events/joining_forces_to_restore_lives.php
Kind Regards
Liz Roberts
Conference and Events Officer | Conference and Events | Vernon Building | University of Central Lancashire |Preston |PR1 2HE
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