 |
 |
CHIQ's forthcoming conference. CHIQ 2003: Improving the Quality of Patient Information: Responding to the Bristol Inquiry Thursday, 23 January, 1 Great George Street, Westminster, London Speakers include: The Rt Hon Baroness Jay, Steve Parker, Chair of the Bristol Heart Children Action Group and Harry Cayton, Director of Patient and Public Involvement at the Department of Health In this exciting programme, we will be considering the key challenges facing communicators of health information, following the Bristol Royal Infirmary Inquiry. We will learn about key national initiatives which support these issues, including: * National resources: NHS Digital TV and the National Knowledge Service * For those affected by cancer: The national Coalition for Cancer Information * For face-to-face information: The role of Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS) * Monitoring NHS information services: The role of CHI * Tools for producers of patient information: NHS guidelines and templates Key themes throughout the day will be accreditation for information services and the importance of developing and maintaining partnerships. The conference will be chaired by VIv Speller, Director of Public Health Development, the Health Development Agency. Full details are available from our conference organisers' website, at: http://www.healthcare-events.co.uk/conferences/confdisplay.asp?id=119 Hope to see you there. Tom Hain Manager, CHIQ ============================================= The Centre for Health Information Quality (CHIQ) The Help for Health Trust Highcroft Romsey Road Winchester SO22 5DH Tel +44 (0) 1962 872264 Fax +44 (0) 1962 849079 E-mail [log in to unmask] www.hfht.org/chiq The Help for Health Trust is a Registered Charity, no. 1001647. A Company limited by guarantee. Registered in England, no. 2572617