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Events in June 2023

9:30 am: Drugs Research Network Scotland - End of Phase Showcase Event

Self-HarmImplementing the NICE Guideline Conference

The LJWG Conference 2023

2:00 pm: Service of Remembrance for Those Who Have Died Affected by Homelessness

9:00 am: Alcohol use in the cost-of-living crisis

9:00 am: Transform’s Annual Lobby of Parliament for drug policy reform

11:00 am: The Forward Trust Employability Day Awards Event 2023

9:30 am: Drugs Research Network Scotland - End of Phase Showcase Event

Self-HarmImplementing the NICE Guideline Conference

The LJWG Conference 2023

2:00 pm: Service of Remembrance for Those Who Have Died Affected by Homelessness

9:00 am: Alcohol use in the cost-of-living crisis

9:00 am: Transform’s Annual Lobby of Parliament for drug policy reform

11:00 am: The Forward Trust Employability Day Awards Event 2023

9:30 am: Drugs Research Network Scotland - End of Phase Showcase Event

Self-HarmImplementing the NICE Guideline Conference

The LJWG Conference 2023

2:00 pm: Service of Remembrance for Those Who Have Died Affected by Homelessness

9:00 am: Alcohol use in the cost-of-living crisis

9:00 am: Transform’s Annual Lobby of Parliament for drug policy reform

11:00 am: The Forward Trust Employability Day Awards Event 2023

9:30 am – 4:00 pm
June 8, 2023

Thu, 8 Jun 2023
9:30am - 4:00pm
Merchants House of Glasgow, Glasgow

On the 8th June 2023, the Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) will be hosting this event showcasing research which has been supported by the network through its current funding phase. The session will focus on knowledge exchange and provide opportunity for academic researchers, practitioners and clinicians, third sector representatives, and people with living/lived experience to hear from researchers across the field working on a range of research projects as well as to come together and network.

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June 9, 2023

FRIDAY 9th JUNE 2023

VIRTUAL, Online

This conference focuses on improving services and outcomes for people who self harm, and implementing and monitoring adherence to the NEW NICE Guideline: Self-harm: assessment, management and preventing recurrence which was published on 7th September 2022.

In this conference, through case studies and expert advice we will explore how we can support people who self-harm by ensuring a compassionate approach, understanding the common causes and drivers, as well as developing safety plans with a path to recovery.

More information

June 9, 2023

Friday, 9 June 2023
London

The London Joint Working Group on Substance Use and Hepatitis C (LJWG) annual conference will bring together professionals and patient advocates working in hepatitis C care in London.

The conference will be on Friday 9th June at the NCVO Conference Centre (Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London, N1 9RL). It will celebrate the huge achievements across London so far towards eliminating hepatitis C, and will focus on what more needs to be done to achieve and maintain elimination in the critical years ahead.

Keynote speakers include leaders from the hepatitis C field past and present, including both current and former chief executive of The Hepatitis C Trust, Rachel Halford and Charles Gore, and Professor David Nutt, the first chair of the LJWG.

A full agenda and registration details will be circulated in coming weeks.

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
June 21, 2023

Wed 21 June at 2.00pm
Bristol Cathedral

Join us as we gather to remember loved ones who have died affected by homelessness.

Speaking at the service, Jon Kurht, CEO of Hope into Action, will be offering insight into how faith and community groups address homelessness. A list of names of those who died due to homelessness in Bristol will be read out during the service and candles will be lit as an act of remembrance.

All are welcome, including dogs.

Refreshments will be available following the service.

More information

9:00 am – 10:00 am
June 22, 2023

Thu, 22 Jun 2023
09:00am - 10:00am
Online

Join the Institute of Alcohol Studies and Director of Public Health for Gateshead, Alice Wiseman, to hear from Dr Philip Broadbent (Specialty Registrar in Public Health Medicine) and Holly Wood (With You) on how the cost-of-living crisis is impacting public health, particularly in relation to levels of alcohol harm.

Dr Philip Broadbent will present findings from his research into the public health implications of the cost-of-living crisis and discuss what policy approaches are needed to protect health and avoid exacerbating health inequalities.

Holly Wood will then discuss the results from research commissioned by alcohol and mental health charity With You on how alcohol consumption habits have changed due to the rising cost-of-living, putting UK adults at greater risk of alcohol dependence.

This event is for public health professionals, researchers, healthcare workers, civil servants, NGOs, health agencies etc. If you or your organisation receives funding from the alcohol industry (alcohol producers, retailers, trade associations, Social Aspect Public Relations Organisations (SAPROs), & Business-Interest NGOs) please do not attend.

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9:00 am – 10:00 am
June 27, 2023

Tue 27 June 2023
Parliament

Join us as we take action to change our failed drug laws

We will be taking action in Parliament on 27th June, 2023 to show the public and politicians that we stand for better drug laws. To achieve change, we need you there.

This day is for people who know that drug use is a health issue, not a criminal one. If you’re ready to take action and support a global movement calling for reform of our failed drug laws, then please join us for our 7th annual lobby.

The mass lobby is part of the Support Don’t Punish Global Day of Action which is recognised each year in over 100 countries as individuals come together to call for drug policies that are centred around health and human rights.

More information

11:00 am – 2:00 pm
June 28, 2023

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 11:00am - 2:00pm
Turner Contemporary
Margate

The Forward Trust deliver important Employability (including DWP Restart) and vocational training services (including the Adult Education Budget and Multiply).

To celebrate Employability Day 2023 we will be hosting an Awards Event to congratulate our participants and learners, along with speakers, lunch and opportunities to network with a range of partners.

This exciting event will take place at the prestigious Turner Contemporary Art Gallery in Margate, Thanet.

More information

8 9:30 am: Drugs Research Network Scotland - End of Phase Showcase Event 9:30 am: Drugs Research Network Scotland - End of Phase Showcase Event 9:30 am – 4:00 pm June 8, 2023 Thu, 8 Jun 2023 9:30am - 4:00pm Merchants House of Glasgow, Glasgow On the 8th June 2023, the Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) will be hosting this event showcasing research which has been supported by the network through its current funding phase. The session will focus on knowledge exchange and provide opportunity for academic researchers, practitioners and clinicians, third sector representatives, and people with living/lived experience to hear from researchers across the field working on a range of research projects as well as to come together and network. More information Read more

9 Self-HarmImplementing the NICE Guideline Conference Self-HarmImplementing the NICE Guideline Conference June 9, 2023 FRIDAY 9th JUNE 2023 VIRTUAL, Online This conference focuses on improving services and outcomes for people who self harm, and implementing and monitoring adherence to the NEW NICE Guideline: Self-harm: assessment, management and preventing recurrence which was published on 7th September 2022. In this conference, through case studies and expert advice we will explore how we can support people who self-harm by ensuring a compassionate approach, understanding the common causes and drivers, as well as developing safety plans with a path to recovery. More information Read more The LJWG Conference 2023 The LJWG Conference 2023 June 9, 2023 Friday, 9 June 2023 London The London Joint Working Group on Substance Use and Hepatitis C (LJWG) annual conference will bring together professionals and patient advocates working in hepatitis C care in London. The conference will be on Friday 9th June at the NCVO Conference Centre (Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London, N1 9RL). It will celebrate the huge achievements across London so far towards eliminating hepatitis C, and will focus on what more needs to be done to achieve and maintain elimination in the critical years ahead. Keynote speakers include leaders from the hepatitis C field past and present, including both current and former chief executive of The Hepatitis C Trust, Rachel Halford and Charles Gore, and Professor David Nutt, the first chair of the LJWG. A full agenda and registration details will be circulated in coming weeks. Read more

21 2:00 pm: Service of Remembrance for Those Who Have Died Affected by Homelessness 2:00 pm: Service of Remembrance for Those Who Have Died Affected by Homelessness 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm June 21, 2023 Wed 21 June at 2.00pm Bristol Cathedral Join us as we gather to remember loved ones who have died affected by homelessness. Speaking at the service, Jon Kurht, CEO of Hope into Action, will be offering insight into how faith and community groups address homelessness. A list of names of those who died due to homelessness in Bristol will be read out during the service and candles will be lit as an act of remembrance. All are welcome, including dogs. Refreshments will be available following the service. More information Read more

22 9:00 am: Alcohol use in the cost-of-living crisis 9:00 am: Alcohol use in the cost-of-living crisis 9:00 am – 10:00 am June 22, 2023 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 09:00am - 10:00am Online Join the Institute of Alcohol Studies and Director of Public Health for Gateshead, Alice Wiseman, to hear from Dr Philip Broadbent (Specialty Registrar in Public Health Medicine) and Holly Wood (With You) on how the cost-of-living crisis is impacting public health, particularly in relation to levels of alcohol harm. Dr Philip Broadbent will present findings from his research into the public health implications of the cost-of-living crisis and discuss what policy approaches are needed to protect health and avoid exacerbating health inequalities. Holly Wood will then discuss the results from research commissioned by alcohol and mental health charity With You on how alcohol consumption habits have changed due to the rising cost-of-living, putting UK adults at greater risk of alcohol dependence. This event is for public health professionals, researchers, healthcare workers, civil servants, NGOs, health agencies etc. If you or your organisation receives funding from the alcohol industry (alcohol producers, retailers, trade associations, Social Aspect Public Relations Organisations (SAPROs), & Business-Interest NGOs) please do not attend. More information Read more

27 9:00 am: Transform’s Annual Lobby of Parliament for drug policy reform 9:00 am: Transform’s Annual Lobby of Parliament for drug policy reform 9:00 am – 10:00 am June 27, 2023 Tue 27 June 2023 Parliament Join us as we take action to change our failed drug laws We will be taking action in Parliament on 27th June, 2023 to show the public and politicians that we stand for better drug laws. To achieve change, we need you there. This day is for people who know that drug use is a health issue, not a criminal one. If you’re ready to take action and support a global movement calling for reform of our failed drug laws, then please join us for our 7th annual lobby. The mass lobby is part of the Support Don’t Punish Global Day of Action which is recognised each year in over 100 countries as individuals come together to call for drug policies that are centred around health and human rights. More information Read more

28 11:00 am: The Forward Trust Employability Day Awards Event 2023 11:00 am: The Forward Trust Employability Day Awards Event 2023 11:00 am – 2:00 pm June 28, 2023 Wed, 28 Jun 2023 11:00am - 2:00pm Turner Contemporary Margate The Forward Trust deliver important Employability (including DWP Restart) and vocational training services (including the Adult Education Budget and Multiply). To celebrate Employability Day 2023 we will be hosting an Awards Event to congratulate our participants and learners, along with speakers, lunch and opportunities to network with a range of partners. This exciting event will take place at the prestigious Turner Contemporary Art Gallery in Margate, Thanet. More information Read more