November 17-18 (Chichester) Mobilisation of the lumbar spine (Maitland concept) (July)

Respiratory course (September)

the physiotherapist in oncology (August)

November 22 (Woodford Green, Essex) Behavioural approaches to working with elderly people (August)

November 23 (Margate, Kent) Clinical update on hand injuries and conditions (September)

November 23-24 (Stanmore, Middlesex) Update of shoulder surgery and appropriate physiotherapy treatments (September)

study day (September)

muscle function (September)

Bobath approach to treatment of adult hemiplegia (July)

Chronic/overuse soft tissue injuries of the lower limb (August)

November 24-25 (Preston) Burns and plastics (September)

November 24-25 (Harrogatel Introduction to the Alexander technique (September)

November 27 (Derby) Management of fractures of the hand (September)

November 29-30 (Harrogate) Mobilisation of the lumbar spine (Maitland concept) (July)

November 29-December 2 (Thornton Heath, Surrey) Cyriax approach to orthopaedic medicine: Part A (July)

November 30-December 2 (Grantham) McKenzie: Mechanical diagnosis and therapy. Part B: Cervical and thoracic spine (September)

SW6) McKenzie: Mechanical diagnosis and therapy. Part C: problem-solving practical workshop (September)

December 1-2 (Harrogate) Clinical application of the biomechanical analysis of ankle and foot (August)

December 1 (Chesterfield) Ergonomics and the physiotherapist (September)

December 1 (Windsor) Electrotherapy update (September)

December 3 (Cardiff) Promotion of continence (September)

December 3-7 (South Manchester) Foundation management programme (August)

December 3- 7 (Taunton) Orthopaedic medicine (September)

December 4 (Kensington, London) Multiple sclerosis: Approaches to management (September)

December 7 (Bath) Wheelchair and seating study day (July)

December 8-9 (Chichester) Introduction to mobilisation of the pelvic and hip joints (August)

December 8- 9 (Paisley) Mobilisation of the lumbar spine (August)

December 8- 9 (Plymouth) Introduction to mobilisation of the pelvic and hip joints (August)

Mechanical diagnosis and therapy. Part C: Problem-solving practical workshop (September)

November 19-23 (Manchester)

November 22 (London SE26) The role of

November 24 (Milton Keynes) HACP

November 24 (Birmingham) Respiratory

November 24-25 (Frimley, Surrey)

November 24-25 (Chesterfield)

November 30-December 2 (London

December 12-14 (Dudley) McKenzie:

1991 January-September (Polytechnic of East

London) Evaluation of practice for the remedial professions (August)

January 7-March 6 (London SW1) Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (CSP validated) (July)

January 15-16, March 11-15 and 18-20, June 11-12 (Bradford) Promotion of continence and management of incontinence (CSP validated) (May)

January 17-18 (Harrogate) Introduction to mobilisation of pelvic and hip joints (September)

January 19-20 (Paisley) Introduction to mobilisation of pelvic and hip joints (September)

January 19-20 (Chichester) Introduction to mobilisation of the knee complex (September)

February 4-8 (London WC1) Paediatric respiratory care for physiotherapists (September)

February 7-April 4 February 8-April 5 (case study) (Doncaster) Single case study research methodology: A course for clinicians (September)

March 6 (Coventry) Hoists (June) March 6 (Coventry) Hoists and slings

March 9-10 onwards (London N12) (September)

Analysis and treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunction (September)

March 11-22 (Bath) Bath hydrotherapy course (CSP validated) (September)

August 2-4 (Cardiff) International paediatric physiotherapy conference (September)

1992 September 28-October 1 (Dublin 2; Eire)

Physiotherapy (September)

International November 21 - 23 (Edmonton, Alberta,

Canada) Cancer care: The complete circle (December)

Worishofen, Bavaria, Germany) Health and fitness (July)

Worishofen, Bavaria, Germany) Health education/tourism seminar (September)

November 28-December 1 (Budapest, Hungary) Preparing for the future (March)

November 25-December 2 (Bad

November 25-December 2 (Bad

1991 January 31 -February 3 (Orlando, USA)

Physical therapy (August) March 19-23 (Utrecht, The Netherlands)

International exhibition for health care (September)

April 8-10 (Seattle, USA) Spinal injuries (August)

May 17-19 (Wroclaw, Poland) Tenth congress (February)

June 19-23 (Lausanne, Switzerland) Handicap '91 (August)

November 27-30 (Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia) MPAA 7th biennial conference (September)

branch news Bath and District: Tuesday, November

13; coffee 7 pm, meeting 7.30 pm prompt; Kohn Hall, St Martin's Hospital; Mr S Skyte, CSP director of public relations, on 'The importance of public relations to the Branch'. All welcome to come and discover how to project and improve the Branch.

Thursday, November 29, 7 pm prompt; Bristol MRI Centre, Frenchay Hospital (please meet outside the centre); Miss J Waring, deputy superintendent radio- grapher, will lead a visit to the MRI scanner. Kindly sponsored by Mr R Menenzes MCSP, to whom we extend our thanks. All members and students welcome. Numbers to Sandra Harding, RUH, Bath, by November 26.

physiotherapy gym, Brighton General Hospital; Marion Trew MSc BA GradDipPhys DipTP on 'Brighton Polytechnic School of Physiotherapy'.

Cambridge: Tuesday, November 13; 7 pm business meeting, 7.30 pm lecture; Alice Fisher lecture theatre, Addenbrooke's education centre; Mrs P Robinson MA MCSP, CSP director of professional affairs, on 'Role of the Branch'.

Chester: Wednesday, November 14, 7.45 pm; physiotherapy department, Ellesmere Port Hospital; Mrs R Fraser MCSP, community physiotherapist in mental handicap, Wrral, on 'Physiotherapy in mental handicap'.

physiotherapy department (Ward 2/31. SMH; Sister Karen Henderson, senior sister, Florence Nightingale House, on 'Care of the dying'. A short business meeting will follow.

Cumbria: Thursday, November 1, 7 pm; physiotherapy department, Cockermouth Cottage Hospital; Mrs A Rosie MCSP, superintendent physiotherapist, out- patient department, Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle: 'Honest, it's painlessl' a talk on acupuncture. Short business meeting will precede lecture.

7.30 pm; postgraduate centre, Derbyshire Royal Infirmary; Mr J Bardwell, chiropodist, on 'Biomechanics of the foot and how we can work together'.

Dorset: Tuesday, October 23, 7.15 pm; education centre, Bournemouth General Hospital; Toby Simon, CSP Secretary, on 'Where the money goesl'

Wednesday, November 21, 7.15 pm business meeting, 8 pm lecture; postgraduate centre, Poole General Hospital; Mrs A Hollingworth, patient service manager, Poole General Hospital, on 'Quality assurance'.

Eastbourne and Hastings: Wednesday, November 21, 7 for 7.30 pm;

Brighton: Thursday, November 1, 7 pm;

Chiltern: Thursday, November 1, 8 pm;

Derby: Tuesday, November 20,

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demonstration centre, Royal East Sussex Hospital, Hastings; Mr Little, consultant paediatrician, on 'Findings from the Pet0 l,nstitute, Hungary', plus general meeting.

Edinburgh: Tuesday, November 20, 7.30 pm; east medical seminar room, Royal Infirmary; Dr Fiona MacMillan MRCP on 'Advances in orthopaedic management'.

demonstration centre, seminar room, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Heavitree; Mrs A Walker MCSP, District physiotherapist, on 'Recent research findings'.

Fife: Tuesday, November 13, 7.,30 pm; postgraduate centre, Dunfermline and West Fife Hospital; Dr E Pitt MB ChB DA FFARCS, consultant anaesthetist, Dunfermline and West Fife Hospital, on 'Hypnosis'.

Forth Valley: Thursday, November 22, 7.30 pm; seminar room, Stirling Royal Infirmary; Dr R C McWilliam MB ChB FRCP. consultant paediatrician, Forth Valley, on 'The development of the CNS in the embryo and possible implications of damage during development'. Short business meeting will precede lecture.

Glasgow: Tuesday, November 13, 7.30 pm; lecture theatre, Western infirmary Glasgow; Mrs D Dryden MCSP on 'Respiratory care'.

14, 7.30 pm; day hospital, Gloucester Royal Hospital; Mrs K Harrison on 'Psychological aspects of pain' and business meeting.

Grampian: Tuesday, November 6, 7.30 pm; Grampain School of Physiotherapy, Woolmanhill, Aberdeen; Miss S Determeyer on 'Working abroad'.

Harrogate: Thursday, October 25, 7.30 pm; postgraduate medical centre, Harrogate General Hospital; Mrs P Lendon MCSP, physiotherapist, Rolls Royce, Derby, on 'Physiotherapy in occupational health'.

Thursday, November 29, 7.15 pm; postgraduate medical centre, Harrogate General Hospital; Mrs S Brearley - aromatherapist, Mrs M Garrett - hypnotherapist, Mrs J Hinckley MCSP - acupuncturist, and Mr C Smith - reflexologist will form a complementary medicine panel. Preceded by general meeting.

7-7.30 pm; conference room, Sharoe Green Hospital, District Headquarters; Joyce Wise, CSP chairman of Council, on 'My role in the CSP'.

Lea Valley: Wednesday, November 21, 7 pm for 7.30 pm; the medical centre, St Margaret's Hospital, The Plain, Epping; Dr S Hayhoe MB BS MRCS LRCP DA on 'Acupuncture'.

7.30 pm business meeting, 8 pm lecture; Leicester General Hospital; Mr M Gerrard on 'Functional vision, development and movement'.

London: Tuesday, November 13, 6.15 pm; Thomas Lewis lecture theatre, basement of A&E building, University College Hospital; Professor Harrison, clinical neurologist, on 'AIDS and the nervous system'. Please note change of venue.

7 pm, refreshments from 6.30 pm;

Exeter: Tuesday, November 20, 7 pm;

Gloucestershlre: Wednesday, November

bncashire: Wednesday, November 21,

Lelcester: Thursday, November 22,

Manchester: Wednesday, November 14,

school of physiotherapy, Salford College of Technology, Frederick Road, Salford; Mr D Harrison, lecturer, Salford College of Technology, on 'Biomechanics work station'.

Mid Wales: Wednesday, November 14, 7.15 pm; physiotherapy department, Llanidloes Hospital; Mr I McCall, Consultant radiologist, on 'Interpretation of X-rays'.

Northampton and District: Wednesday, November 21, 7.30 pm; physiotherapy department, Kettering General Hospital; Mr A Roberton MlCH on 'Hypnotherapy'.

North Kent: Tuesday, October 30, 7.30 pm; postgraduate centre, Maidstone Hospital; Dr Anne Clover, Homoeopathic Hospital, Tunbridge Wells, on 'Introduction to homoeopathy'. Please note change of date.

Tuesday, November 13, 7.30 prn; postgraduate medical centre library, Medway hospital; Mr D Stewart, district librarian, on 'Making use of your medical library'.

Northumberland: Saturday, November 17, 9 am to 12.30 pm; teaching centre, Queen Elizabeth Hospital; Mr R Dick, partner in Acu-pulse, will demonstrate the Likon 'electro-acupuncture' machine. As coffee will be served, numbers attending would be appreciated. Please ring Jim Davison, physiotherapy department, Shotley Bridge Hospital.

North Wales: Wednesday, November 21, 7 pm; physiotherapy department, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd; Mr R Donshea, resource management project manager, on 'Research management in hospitals'.

Salisbury and District: Thursday, November 22, 7.30 pm; seminar room, rehabilitation unit, Odstock Hospital; Mrs P Robinson MA MCSP, CSP director of professional affairs, on 'Legal aspects of physiotherapy'. Followed by a business meeting.

November 7, 7 for 7.30 pm; physiotherapy department, Oldchurch Hospital, Romford; Mrs Y Lewis MCSP, deputy superintendent physiotherapist, and Miss Sue King MCSP, National Hospital for Nervous Diseases, on 'Current management of multiple sclerosis'. Followed by general meeting. Refreshments provided. Members 50p, non-members €1.

November 21, 7.30 pm; staff cafeteria, Blackheath Hospital, London SE3; Ms G Turner MCSP, senior physiotherapist, Hornsey Central Hospital, on 'An approach to managing chronic pain - The role of the physiotherapist'.

South East Essex: Wednesday,

South East London: Wednesday,

CLOSING DATES

The closing dates for receipt of copy for the Journal are as follows: 'Courses and Conferences', 'Notice- board' and 'Personal': 13th of the month preceding publication. 'Board and Branch News': 15th of the month preceding publication. 'Appointments Vacant': 20th of the month preceding publication.

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Suffolk: Monday, November 12, 7.15 pm; physiotherapy out-patient department, lpswich Hospital, Heath Road; Mr K C Correll DC on 'An overview of chiropractic'.

South Yorkshire: Wednesday, November 28, 7 pm; Rotherham District General Hospital; various lecturers on 'Private practice including animal therapy'.

Thursday, November 8, 7 pm; physiotherapy department, Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester; Miss N Melville MCSP on 'Quality assurance in neurological rehabilitation, an international perspective'. Registration and coffee 6.45 pm.

Staffordshlre: Tuesday, November 13, 7.45 pm; physiotherapy department, North Staffs Royal Infirmary, Hartshill; basic grade presentation 'Expectations of the elderly'.

Stockport: Tuesday, November 13, 7 pm general meeting, 7.30 pm lecture; physiotherapy department, Stockport Infirmary; Mr M Pettigrew, senior physiotherapist, Blackburn Royal Infirmary, will give a lecture/ demonstration on 'An orthopaedic medicine (Cyriax) examination of the shoulder joint, diagnosis and treatment',

13, 8 pm; lecture room, Royal Marsden Hospital (Sutton), Downs Road; Mr A Cobb BSc FRCS FRCSM, senior lecturer in orthopaedic surgery, plus a physiotherapist involved with the treatment regime, on 'Orthopaedics in oncology - Joint replacements'.

Tayside: Wednesday, November 14, 7.30 pm; community wing, physiotherapy department, Perth Royal Infirmary; Miss A Smythe MCSP on 'Animal physiotherapy'.

Teesside and District: Tuesday, November 6, 7.30 pm; information centre, Middlesbrough General Hospital; Mrs E Campbell Courts (aromatherapist), National Therapy Centre, Guisborough, on 'Aromatherapy - The use of essential oils to treat mind, body and emotions'.

Tunbridge Walls and District: Thursday, November 22, 7 for 7.30 pm; postgraduate centre, Kent and Sussex Hospital; Dr D MacFarlan, consultant rheumatologist, on 'Osteo-arthritis'. Coffee before meeting.

7 pm coffee, 7.30 pm lecture; physiotherapy department, St Cross Hospital, Rugby; Nicky Parsons, senior physiotherapist, Coventry and Warwickshire Hospital, on 'The role of the physiotherapist in the hand unit'. Followed by a business meeting.

West Surrey: Wednesday, November 7, 8 pm; postgraduate centre, St Peter's Hospital, Chertsey; Miss M Royle on 'The Alexander technique'. Also a short business meeting.

Wdverhampton: Tuesday, November 20, 7.30 pm; physiotherapy department, Sandwell District Hospital; Mr P Evans MCSP and guest speaker on 'Cardiac rehabilitation - An active pursuit?'

Worcester and District: Tuesday, November 6, 7.15 pm for 7.30 pm; physiotherapy department, Pershore Cottage Hospital; Alison Lucas on 'The role of the podiatrist'.

Southampton and North Hampshire:

Sutton and Epsom: Tuesday, November

Warwickshire: Tuesday, November 6,

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SPECIFIC INTEREST GROUP MEETINGS

Assodotion of Chartered Phydotherapirtr in Occupational Health: Thursday, November 8, 4 pm; new laboratory, department of production engineering, University of Nottingham; AGM. Information from Lynn McAtamney, Institute for Occupational Ergonomics, University of Nottingham. Nottingham NG7 2RD (telO602 484848 ext 3808).

Aaaociation of Chartered Phydotherapirtr in Oncoiogy and Palliative Care: Thursday, November 22, 9.30 am (registration) to 4 pm; St Christopher's Hospice, 51-59 Lawrie Park Road, Sydenham, London SE26 6DZ; 'Recent advances in oncology and the role of physiotherapists in oncology', plus AGM. information from Mrs A Jackson, Conference Officer, St Christopher's Hospice (tel 081-778 9252).

Arrociation of chartered Phyriotherapirtr in Obstetric8 and Gynaecology - London Workshop Gmup: Thursday, November 29, 6.15 pm refreshments, 6.45 pm lecture; school of physiotherapy, The Middlesex Hospital, Arthur Stanley House, Tottenham Street, London W1; Marian Main MCSP, superintendent paediatric physiotherapist, Hammersmith Hospital, on 'Physiotherapy in the treatment of neonatal orthopaedic problems'. information from Mrs M Collins, 9 Leatherhead Road, Ashtead, Surrey (tel 0372 277599). Please inform if you wish to attend.

Manipulation A8rodation of Chartered Phydothenpirtr - London Branch: Thursday, November 29, 6 pm coffee, 6.30 pm business; tower lecture theatre, Guy's Tower Block, 30th floor, Guy's Hospital, St Thomas Street, London SE17; W Llewellyn McKone DO MRO, registered osteopath, on 'Principles and practice of osteopathy'. Followed by AGM for members during which a light supper will be provided. Fee for lecture: €1 members, €2 others. All MACP members living or working in Greater London are members of the London Branch; please give support and participation.

Arrociation of Chartered Phydotheapistr with a Special lnterert In Elderly Rople - Northern and Yorkrhire Branch: Saturday, November 3, 9.30 am-3.30 pm, postgraduate centre, Kingston General Hospital, Hull; study day: 'Vascular problems in the elderly', including lectures on recent developments in vascular problems and diabeteswith implications for physiotherapists; physiotherapy and services for older amputees; and a video on hydrotherapy for amputees. Fee: €10 ACPSIEP members, €12 others, includes coffee and tea. Information from Ms N Parkinson MCSP. National Demonstration Centre, Kingston General Hospital, Beverley Road, Hull HU3 1UR (tel 0482 225034).

Members' Benevolent Fund: The total collected for the Fund during August 1990 was €2,130.25 made up as follows:

Anonymous 15.00 Mrs M Cornwell 5.00 Mrs C Good 5.00 Mr E Harmsen 5.00 Mrs S I Larsen 5.00 Miss M L Jayne 17.00 Miss M E Spicer 25.00 Maitland Specific Interest Group

(residue of funds) 139.50

€

MARRIAGES ASHMAN-LEVINS: On July 14, 1990, at

Victoria Road South Baptist Church, Chelmsford, Sarah (Sashal Ashman MCSP (trained Prince of Wales School of Physiotherapy) to Colin Levins BbS ACA.

LOADER-ASPLIN: On May 26, 1990, Alison Loader MCSP (trained St Thomas' Hospital, 1984-871 to Michael Asplin. Now residing at 43A Emmanuel Road, Balham, London SW12.

WRIGLEY-CULLEY On August 18, 1990, William Edwin Wrigley MCSP (trained Newcastle upon Tyne School of Physiotherapy, 1986-89) to Tracev-Ann Cullev. Now residina at

Middlesex Hospital School of

Contributions under deeds of

42 Clare Street, Northampton. NN1 3JF. -

Physiotherapy students 12.00

covenant 150.00 Commission and interest 1,751.75

€2,130.25

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'.

Bristol Royal Hospital School of Physiotherapy (year 1957-60): A 30-year reunion is to be held on SeIurday, November 17, in Bristol. For further details please contact Margaret Crowson (n6e Watley) at Penhill House, 5 Richmond Hill, Bristol BS8 1AT (tel 0272 732158).

Edinburgh School of Physiotherapy: A programme of events, including a buffet lunch, dinner, tour of the college and physiotherapy department and the Peggie Mann memorial lecture, is planned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the school on August 7 and 8, 1991. Further details from Ms S H Cameron, 5 Learmouth Gardens, Edinburgh EH4 1HD.

PERSONAL Charge f 5 for births and marriages

BIRTHS JOHNSTONE: On June 16, 1990, to Fiona

(n6e Bath, and previously Shoemake, trained Bristol School of Physiotherapy, 1975-78). and Graeme Johnstone, a son, James Phillip Clark, a brother for Alexander and Helen. Now residing at 31 Effingham Road, St Andrews, Bristol BS6 5BH.

McSHEFFREY: On August 7, 1990, in Ottawa Birthing Centre, to Susan (n6e McNally, trained Queen Elizabeth School of Physiotherapy), and Kevin McSheffrey, a daughter, Sarah Theresa, a sister for John Kevin, and grand-daughter for Barbara McNallv (trained Salford School of

World Confederation for Physical Therapy

1991 Congress

Marks and Spencer Bursaries

Marks and Spencer PLC has generously donated €5,000 to enable young physiotherapists, who would not otherwise have been able, to attend the WCPT Congress from July 28 to August 2, 1991.

It has been decided to use this donation to provide a bursary to one young physiotherapist from each of the Society's Boards. All Chartered physiotherapists who qualified in 1986 or later, who are full practising (category B) members, are eligible to apply for a Marks and Spencer WCPT 1991 bursary.

Each bursary will provide the holder with the right to free entry to all scientific sessions at the Congress as well as to the following social events: the welcome party, the opening ceremony, the Congress reception and the Congress concert.

Application forms are available from Mrs A Shemilt at the CSP. Bedford Row, London WClR 4ED, on receipt of a stamped self-addressed envelope, or from your local Branch secretary. Application forms should be returned to the CSP no later than January 31.

Bursary winners will be chosen by ballot to be held at the CSP in February, and winners will be informed not later than February 15. Physiotherapy) of Stafford. Now residing at 18

Renfrew Avenue, Renfrew, Ontario K7V 2W9.

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