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branch news Aberdeen: Wednesday, September 7.

7.30 pm; Grampian School of Physiotherapy, Woolmanhill; Mrs R Chesson MSc BSc(Soc)(Hons) on 'The role of research in professional development'.

20, 7 for 7.30 pm; physiotherapy department, Royal United Hospital; 'Electrotherapy update'. Coffee beforehand.

Berkshire: Tuesday, September 13, 7.30 pm; nurses education centre, Royal Berkshire Hospital; Mr S Skyte, CSP director of public relations, on 'Promoting the profession',

Birmingham: Tuesday, September 13, 6.30 pm; physiotherapy department, General Hospital; Mr K M Porter MRCS, consultant in trauma and orthopaedics, on 'Limb transplants'.

Bristol: Wednesday, September 21, 6.30 pm; postgraduate centre, Southmead Hospital; Dr Cooling on 'Role of the female police surgeon'; business meeting.

Brighton: Wednesday, September 21, 7 pm; postgraduate centre, Brighton General Hospital; Col M J Payne RAMC, senior consultant surgeon, Cambridge Military Hospital, Aldershot, on 'Gunshot wounds'.

Cambridge: Wednesday, September 21, lecture theatre, Hinchingbrooke Hospital; 7 pm Special business meeting - discussion of consultative document on relationship between physiotherapists and occupational therapists. 7.30 pm Dr S Pollard, hon senior registrar, department of surgery, and Mrs P Glasbey MCSP, senior physiotherapist, Addenbrooke's Hospital, on 'Liver transplantation and physiotherapy management'. Refreshments available after lecture.

Chester: Tuesday, September 13, 7.45 pm; physiotherapy department, Chester City Hospital; Mrs D J Farragher MSc DipGradPhys MCSP DipTP, freelance physiotherapy teacher, Manchester, on 'A physiological approach to electrical stimulation and its relevance to physiotherapy'.

Croydon: Monday, September 26, 7 for 7.30 pm; postgraduate medical centre, Mayday Hospital; Mr P Gray, CSP director of industrial relations, on 'Grading and other recent industrial relations issues'.

Derby: Wednesday, September 14, 7.30 pm; postgraduate medical centre, Derbyshire Royal Infirmary; Dr Summers MD MRCP, consultant rheumatologist, DRI, on 'Standing balance in amputees'. Lecture will be followed by business meeting.

physiotherapy department, Torbay Hospital; Ms J Quick MCSP on 'Incontinence', followed by a business meeting.

East Surrey: Thursday, September 15,

Bath and Dlstrlct: Tuesday, September

Devon: Tuesday, September 20, 7 pm;

7.45 for 8 pm; physiotherapy department, Dorking Hospital; Lynne Duxbury, CSP assistant PRO, on 'Public relations'. 50p. includes coffee.

September 14, 7 for 7.30 pm; John Turner Hall, Warwick Hospital; Mr A Jurewicz MD FRCS, consultant surgeon, and Mr W M Essex, regional transplant co-ordinator, on 'Kidney transplants'.

Gloucestershire: Thursday, September 8, 7.30 pm; postgraduate centre, Cheltenham General Hospital; Mr T Simon, CSP Secretary, on 'Current developments within the CSP'. Followed by business meeting.

Hereford: Tuesday, September 20, 7.30 pm; physiotherapy department, County Hospital; Dr J Rendall MB BS MRCP, consultant dermatologist, on 'Wound healing and treatment of leg ulcers'.

Highlands and Islands: Tuesday, September 6, 7.30 pm; postgraduate medical centre, Raigmore Hospital, Inverness; Dr C A S Galloway, consultant paediatrician, on 'Cot deaths'.

Humberside: Thursday, September 15, 7 pm (refresi.ments) for 7.30 pm; postgraduate centre, Hull Royal Infirmary; Dr D F Wigglesworth, local GP, on 'Setting up a community unit'.

Jersey, Channel Islands: Monday, September 19, 7.30 pm; physiotherapy department, Jersey General Hospital; Mr R P Clifford, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, on 'Hip surgery'.

Lancashire: Thursday, September 15, 7 for 7.30 pm; Beachurst day centre, Chorley District Hospital; Karen Lesley MCSP on 'What physiotherapy has to offer the profoundly handicapped child'.

Macclesfleld: Monday, September 19, 7.45 pm; rehabilitation unit (Victoria Road), Macclesfield District General Hospital; president's lecture.

Manchester: Tuesday, September 6, 6 pm; lecture theatre, St Mary's Hospital; Mrs S Philbrook BA MCSP, chairman, CSP Council, on 'The relationship between the physiotherapy and occupational therapy professions'.

Wednesday, September 21, 7 pm; conference room, Alexandra Hospital, Cheadle; Dr P D Challen, consultant in pain relief, on 'Recent advances in pain relief'. Refreshments from 6.30 pm; there will also be a general meeting.

Mid Wales: Wednesday, September 14, 7.30 pm; postgraduate centre, Bronglais Hospital, Aberystwyth; Dr A Davies, consultant physician, on 'Heartbeat waves'.

Norfolk: Thursday, September 15, 7 for 7.30 pm; teaching centre, Norfolk and Norwich Hospital (Thurne room); Mr J Wade, dental surgeon, on 'Temporomandibular joint syndrome'.

Northampton and District: Tuesday, September 13, 7.30 pm; physiotherapy

East Warwickshire: Wednesday,

department, Northampton General Hospital; Mr M W McLain MD MB BCh BAO FRCS, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, on 'Joint replacements'.

28, 7.30 fcoffee) for 8 pm; Llandudno Hospital; Mr L Hardy on 'Sports psychology'.

North West London: Wednesday, September 28, 7 pm; physiotherapy department, Northwick Park Hospital; Dr M Dyson, anatomy department, Guy's Hospital Medical School, on 'Recent advances in the use of ultrasonic therapy'. Note: 7 pm start.

Nottlngham: Tuesday, September 13, 7.30 pm; the AM1 Park Hospital, Sherwood Lodge Drive, Arnold; Dr D H Bossingham MB MRCP, consultant physician, department of rheumatology, City Hospital, will give presidential address ' . . . not just aches and pains'. Buffet lecture at 7 pm.

Salisbury and District: Wednesday, August 17, 6.30 pm; seminar room, rehabilitation unit, Odstock Hospital; extraordinary business meeting to discuss amalgamation of physiotherapists and occupational therapists.

Monday, September 12, 6.30 pm; boardroom, Odstock Hospital; Mr Masser, senior registrar, burns and plastics unit, Odstock Hospital, on 'Facial reconstruction'; followed by business meeting .

Shropshire: Tuesday, September 27, 7.15 pm; staff development unit, Copthorne South, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital; Mr S Young on 'Laser therapy update'. Business meeting before lecture.

Somerset: Monday, September 12, 7.30 pm; postgraduate centre, Yeovil District Hospital; Mrs J Barefoot MCSP on 'Ankylosing spondylitis - discussion of diagnosis and lifestyle modifications involved'.

14, 7 pm (business meeting and coffee) for 7.30 pm; postgraduate centre, Southampton General Hospital; Mr V Patel FRCS FRCSEd, hon consultant, University Rehabilitation Unit, SMO, Portsmouth, on 'Seating'.

South West London: Wednesday, September 7, 6.30 pm; lecture theatre 'B', Grosvenor Wing, St George's Hospital, London SWl7; Mr J Taylor (solicitor to CSP) on 'Legal implications of practice'.

Stockport: Wednesday, September 14, 7.30 pm; physiotherapy department, Stepping Hill Hospital; Mr Duiranna FRCS, consultant thoracic surgeon, Wythenshawe Hospital, on 'Heart transplant surgery'.

Sutton and Epsom: Sunday, September 18; social event - 'Treasure hunt'. Contact committee members for details.

Wednesday, October 5, 8 pm; physiotherapy department, St Ebba's Hospital; Mrs S Charman on

North Wales: Wednesday, September

Southampton: Wednesday, September

'Management skills for physiotherapists'. Please note change of date from September 28 to October 5.

September 14, 7 prn; physiotherapy department, Neath General Hospital; slide show on 'conductive education' followed by a discussion on the relationship between the professions of physiotherapy and occupational therapy. Please make every effort to attend this very important meeting.

Swindon: Wednesday, September 21, 7 for 7.30 pm; physiotherapy department, Princess Margaret's Hospital; Squadron Leader C D Warren-Smith FRCS, consultant in orthopaedic surgery, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Wroughton, will give presidential address, 'The history of shoulder surgery'.

Tmyside: Tuesday, September 13, 7.30 pm; physiotherapy department, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee; Dr I G Gray, consultant anaesthetist, will give presidential address, 'From the cradle to the grave'. Cheese and wine to follow address.

Wort Yorhhlre: Tuesday, September 20, 7.30 pm; Kayberry lecture theatre, beds General Infirmary; Mr J Stanley, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, and Miss A Burt, senior physiotherapist, on 'Joint

SWlnSe8 8nd W8t Wales: Wednesday,

replacements in rheumatoid arthritis'.

7.15 pm; education centre, New Cross Hospital; Mrs M Clegg MCSP, superintendent physiotherapist, children's unit, Wordsley Hospital, on 'Conductive education'.

Worcester and District: Monday, September 19, 7.30 pm; Charles Hastings postgraduate centre, Worcester Royal Infirmary, Ronkswood Branch; Dr B T Davies, pathologist, Brrmingham Medical School, on 'Forensic medicine'.

Wolv8rhampton: Thursday, September 8,

Groups ASSock~tiOn of Chartered

Physiotheraplsts with a Special Interest In Elderly Fmople: Thursday, September 22, evening after dinner at CSP Congress (exact location to be announced at Congress): 'Meet other members of ACPSIEP and exchange views on topical issues'. Information from Sally Pollitt (tel 0707 8724701.

Physiotherapists with a Special Interest In Elderly Psopl8 - London Group: Saturday, October 1, 10 am-4.30 pm; Guy's Hospital, Shepherds House, St Thomas

As8ociatlon of Charterad

Street, London SE1; 'Research and evaluation - something for everyone for everyday use'. Speakers: Jane Riddoch, Sally French and Janet Simpson. Information from Fiona Davies, Guy's Hospital (tel01-407 7600 ext 2422).

Group: Thursday, October 13, 9.30 am-4 pm; the Diamond Centre for Handicapped Riders, Woodmansterne Road, Carshalton, Surrey SM5 4DT a one-day course for therapists interested in riding for the disabled. Information from Mrs H Henn MCSP. c/o Diamond Riding Centre (or tel 01-647 2646 - evenings).

Association of Orthopaedic Chartered Physiotherapists - Oxford Regional Group: Monday, September 12, 7 for 7.30 pm; lecture theatre, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford Mrs R Bell, superintendent physiotherapist, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, on 'Roots', followed by AGM.

Association of Orthopaadic Chartared Physiotherapists - London Group: Tuesdey, September 13, 7 for 7.30 pm; physiotherapy department, Royal Free Hospital, London NW3; Sarah Bulstrode MCSP and Karen Beeton MCSP on 'Ankylosing spondylitis - Current management trends and the role of the NASS group'.

Riding for the Disabled Specific Interest

NOTICEBOARD Members' Benewlent Fund: The total

collected for the Fund during June 1988 was €1.869.87 made up as follows:

Anonymous (21 Miss C Bithell (lecture fee) Miss H Duffield Mr S Skyte (lecture fee) Mrs D M C Thorogood ACPP (lecture fee from

Ann Burkitt) ADSCP (collected at Spring

conference) MPPA (collected at AGMI Chiltern Branch Contributions under deeds

of covenent Commission and interest

f 11.94 15.00

100.00 40.00 50.00

30.00

200.00 200.00

25.00

21 5.00 982.93

E l ,869.87

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'.

School of Physiotherapy, Trinity College, Dublin (formerly Dublin School of Physlotherapyk Lillian Stanbridge, secretary to the school for some 16 years, retires at the end of this academic year. It is planned to hold a reception and mark the occasion with a presentation. If you would like to make a donation, please

send it to Paul Wagstaff, 24 Wesley Heights, Dundrum, Dublin 16. Cheques should be payable to the 'Lillian Stanbridge Retirement Fund'.

Queen Margaret College, Edlnburgh: Retirement of Mrs Margaret Hagart (do Robertson) BA MCSP DipTP: Friends, ex- colleagues and former students will be interested to know of the retirement of Margaret Robertson a t the end of August 1988. For the past 1 1 years she has been senior lecturer a t the Department of Physiotherapy, Queen Margaret College, and prior to that, assistant principal a t the School of Physiotherapy, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

TO mark this occasion, a reception will be held at Queen Margaret College on the evening of Friday, November 25, 1988, a t which a gift will be presented. Anyone wishing to attend this reception is asked to contact either Mrs K Dick or Miss M Flynn, Department of Physiotherapy, Queen Margaret College, Clerwood, Edinburgh (tel 031-339 81 11).

For those wishing to contribute to a retiral gift, please send a cheque payable to 'Physiotherapy Dept Fund' to either of the above contacts.

Nordic Therapy: Anyone interested in forming the English Institute of Nordic Manual Therapy in conjunction with the Australian Nordic Society to promote and teach the work of Kaltenborn, Olaf Evjenth. Rocabado(TMJ) and Janda, at a

postgraduate level please contact Anne Signol MCSP, 76 Stockport Road, Romiley, Cheshire (tel 061-430 3697) for details.

Reunions Addenbrooke's Hospital School of

Physiotherapy, Old Students Assodation: The Association held its fourth annual reunion on June 11. A full day was enjoyed by all, with various contributions and lectures from ex-students and the research dietitian from Addenbrooke's. We would all like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Nigel Palastanga for his help to all of us as students, over the years he has been with the school, and wish him luck and success in his new venture at Cardiff.

Membership for 1988-89 is now due at €2. Cheques payable to 'Addenbrooke's Hospital Old Students Association' should be sent to Lynn Pearce, 19 Third Avenue, Wembley HA9 8QE. Next year's reunion will be on June 10.

Bath Schod of Physiotherapy: There will be a reunion of the 1977-80 group on August 27 at lunchtime in 'The Crown' at Weston. The last one there buys a round!

The Bradford HOSpitd8 School of Physiotherapy OM Students Associatlon: The AGM will be held in the School of Physiotherapy on Saturday, October 15, 1988. at 2.30 pm. A cheese and wine buffet will follow. All former students and new members are welcome. Further information from the secretary,

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