107.1   Attend ‘Breaking down Barriers - Translating Health in South Asian Population Join the fight against Type 2 diabetes Event’ on Friday 27 January 2017, 3pm to 5pm at Leicester Diabetes Centre.
107.2   Have your say.  In preparation for International Clinical Trials Day and It’s OK to Ask Campaign (20 May 2017), NIHR are seeking views on the name of the campaign, ideas on material/freebies and any comments. Complete their survey by the 27 January 2017.
107.3   Reminder: Get involved in this workshop on Monday 30 January 2017 from 10- 12noon at the Institute of Mental Health in Nottingham about improving public awareness and views about the Healthcare Scientist role in healthcare. Reimbursement for travel and a participation payment of £19.50 is on offer. Interested? Please email Research Fellow - Louise Bramley louise.bramley@nottingham.ac.uk
107.4   The East Midlands Leadership Academy and Academic Health Science Network have organised a full day Patient Leadership Course on the 16 February 2017 in Loughborough. Organisations can nominate up to 3 people by the 30 January 2017. Here’s more information.
107.5   Attend ‘Seminar 5: New Publics and Practice Approaches’ on 31 January 2017 from 1.30 – 6pm in London. Register your interest as soon as possible by email.
107.6   Get Involved. The Royal College of General Practitioners seek 6 new ‘Lay’ patient members to join their Patient & Carers Partnership Group. They meet 4 times a year in London. This is a voluntary, unremunerated role with expenses (travel, subsistence etc.) reimbursed.  Closing date for applications - 3 February 2017 at 5pm.
107.7   Get Involved - NHS England ramps up its ambition to support health through mobilising a social movement in health and care - starting with the 6 new care model vanguards. A series of seminars are organised to showcase learning and help develop local strategies supporting social action to improve health. Here’s more information and how to book onto one of the seminars.
107.8   Have your say on CQC and changes to the way they regulate health and adult social care services via this survey. Consultation closes 14 February 2017.
107.9   Apply for a CRN East Midlands Research Award. There are 9 categories, including one on Exceptional Patient Public Involvement Engagement.  Nomination closing date 3 March 2017. Apply here.
107.10   Have your say on the Accessible Information Standard. NHS England is reviewing it to see if it’s ‘fit for purpose’.  There are three surveys aimed at different audiences.  Deadline 10 March 2017.
107.11   Get Involved in this Nottingham City CCG Patient Participation Group (PPG) Event on the 15 March 2017 in Nottingham.  It’s aimed at PPG members and General Practice staff. A maximum of 2 places per PPG.
107.12   Attend this Kings Fund event about ‘Applying tools and measures to support personalised care’ on the 27 April 2017 in London.
107.13   Check out Peter Beresfords short film about 'How not to do service user involvement'.
107.14   Read Healthwatch Northamptonshire’s Newsletter.
   
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    Public Face is an initiative of the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network (EMAHSN). It is compiled by Shahnaz Aziz and Katie Swinburn and aims to promote Patient and Public Involvement in healthcare and health research. Contact: Katie Swinburn or 0115 748 4216.