On behalf of the BCCA we are delighted to invite you to join us at the BCCA Annual Scientific Meeting 2020 which is being held in Birmingham, a city rich in culture and history. This year’s conference will take place on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th November 2020 at The ICC, Birmingham. The BCCA regularly attracts over 400 delegates with an interest in adult and paediatric congenital cardiology from across the UK, as well as an increasing number of international delegates. Attendees will be representatives of a number of Cardiac associations, including The British Congenital Cardiac Association (BCCA), The Paediatricians with Expertise in Cardiology Special Interest Group (PECSIG), Congenital Cardiac Nurses Association (CCNA), British Adult Congenital Cardiac Nurses Association (BACCNA) as well as non-affiliated healthcare professionals including; Congenital Cardiologists, Cardiac Surgeons, Paediatric Cardiac Nurses, and Cardiac Technicians.  Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Endovenous laser treatment masterclass is organized by Wessex Diagnostic and will be held on Nov 27, 2020 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 6 CPD Credits. Optional clinic observation day Thursday 26th November 2020 BOOK NOW FOR EARLY-BIRD REDUCTIONS! Reduced fees for vascular and theatre nurses, vascular technologists/scientists One day course in venous surgical procedures of the lower limb veins including ultrasound guided simulation and live demonstration of endovascular laser ablation, foam sclerotherapy and avulsion techniques. Practical workshops will be available for delegates to gain supervised training and practical experience in ultrasound guided EVLA simulation using limb phantoms. • Live demonstrations of EVLA in theatres  • Ultrasound equipment controls • Ultrasound imaging in surgical procedures • Practical workshop sessions • Opportunity to train on EVLA simulation using a limb phantom • Laser safety training and accreditation BOOK NOW to get the Early-bird reduction fee!  Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Vascular Ultrasound Imaging Course is organized by Wessex Diagnostic and will be held from Apr 20 - 21, 2021 at Birmingham Strathallan Hotel, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. Accreditation:  This course provides 10 CPD credits in accordance with the CPD Scheme of the Royal College of Radiologists. BOOK NOW for early-bird fee reductions. Overview: An intensive 2-day course on the application of duplex, pulsed wave, colour and power Doppler techniques in the investigation of the abdominal, extra and intra-cranial and peripheral vasculature.  Wessex Diagnostic and Canon Medical Systems are working in collaboration to provide a comprehensive combination of lectures, demonstrations and workshop sessions. These are designed to cover both the basic principles of these techniques and a review of the current state of ultrasound arteriography and venography. Structure: Theory lectures are supported by practical hands-on workshop facilitated by our top faculty. Models and a range of ultrasound systems are provided, with the opportunity to use a limb phantom for training in ultrasound monitoring of Endovenous laser ablation procedures. Topics include: Haemodynamics and Doppler Ultrasound, Lower limb arteries, Investigation carotid and vertebral arteries, Superficial venous system, Intracranial vasculature, Lower Limb Deep venous system, Upper limb vasculature, Ultrasound imaging in surgery, Aorta and branches, Stent and graft surveillance, Ultrasound monitoring of haemodialysis, Artefacts and errors Clinical lectures include: • Normal vasculature and variants • Examination protocols • Diagnostic criteria • Case histories • Pitfalls in interpretation • EVLA ultrasound guided simulation with phantom All delegates are invited to attend the course dinner on Tuesday 20th April 2021 sponsored by Canon Medical Systems. For further information, please see the programme, or contact us. Book now for Early-bird reductions.  The situation with Covid-19 is being carefully monitored and constantly reviewed. They will be workng with partners to ensure that all measures are adhered to ensuring a safe learning environment for all attendees.

101st Annual Meeting of the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) is organized by British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) and will be held during Jul 06 - 08, 2021 at International Convention Centre, Birmingham, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) Annual Meeting is organized by British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) and would be held during Sep 20 - 23, 2022 at International Convention Centre, Birmingham, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. Additional Details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Day Case Total Hip Replacement Conference is organized by Healthcare (HC) - UK Conferences and will be held on Nov 04, 2020 at The Studio Conference Centre, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. Program Overview: With increasing pressure on the NHS, the drive to reduce length of stay and deliver as much activity as possible on a day case basis is a key national priority. Day Case major joint replacement surgery is now routine practice in a number of units across the UK. However, there remains huge variation in day case arthroplasty surgery across the country. Come and learn how they did it, the obstacles they overcame and take the opportunity to transform your orthopaedic services. National experts from the British Association of Day Surgery and leading Orthopaedic units will share experience including: • How to develop a high-class day surgery service • Analgesia for day case arthroplasty • Use of short acting spinal anaesthesia for major orthopaedic day surgery procedures • Pathways and protocols for day case arthroplasty • Pitfalls to avoid and obstacles to overcome – how they did it This conference will enable you to: • Network with colleagues who are working to improve day surgery orthopaedic services • Learn from outstanding practice in day surgery arthroplasty • Reflect on national developments and learning • Understand how you can improve your day surgery pathways • Identify key strategies for implementation of a day surgery joint replacement service • Ensure you are up to date with the latest national practice • Self assess and reflect on your own practice • Gain CPD accreditation points contributing to professional development and revalidation evidence

IV Therapy Summit 2020: Troubleshooting IV Therapy - Access, Complications & Uncompliant Patients is organized by Healthcare (HC) - UK Conferences and will be held on Nov 04, 2020 at The Studio Conference Centre, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. Program Overview: This conference focuses on troubleshooting IV Therapy - access, complications and uncompliant patients - through delivering an effective rapid response.  Difficulties in IV access due to individual patient factors or patients with difficult venous access often lead to repeated failed attempts which can result in delayed diagnosis and treatment. The conference will update delegates on troubleshooting IV associated complications and practicalities of vascular access issues including effective PICC/Midline placement and maintenance. The conference will also look at setting up an effective IV Therapy rapid response service. This conference will enable you to: • Learn from outstanding practice in troubleshooting access, complications and uncompliant patients  • Reflect on national developments and learning • Explore how a Human Factors approach can help to design out errors and make doing the right thing easier • Improve the way you work with uncompliant patient groups including people with learning disabilities, children, IV drug users and people with needle phobia • Develop your skills in reducing IV associated complications: Understanding and reducing infusion related infection and medical adhesive related skin injuries (MARSI) • Ensure effective PICC/Midline placement including the use of Ultrasound guided vascular access • Learn from experienced practitioners in setting up and delivering an effective rapid response service  • Understand how you can improve vessel health and maintenance • Developing a practical and consistent approach to trouble shooting vascular access issues • Identify key strategies for improving success rates in vascular access • Ensure you are up to date with the latest evidence • Self assess and reflect on your own practice • Gain CPD accreditation points contributing to professional development and revalidation evidence

Growth Assessment Protocol (GAP) Unit Training - Workshop for Clinicians is organized by Perinatal Institute and will be held on Nov 18, 2020 at Perinatal Institute, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. Session includes: • Fetal growth surveillance - current practice, updated national guidelines • Fundal height - standardized measurement and plotting • Clinical and practical application - customized growth charts; case studies • Documentation and record keeping - plotting and referral scenarios • Train the Trainer - implementation of updating clinicians locally • Protocol Template - available for local adaptation • Routine data collection - data set, benefits and how to implement • Missed cases audit tool - implementation, identifying issues and addressing problems • Change management - tools to implement the GAP package in Trusts Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Cryoprotein Analysis and Interpretation Masterclass is organized by SBK Healthcare Events and will be held on Nov 23, 2020 at The Birmingham Conference & Events Centre, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. Who Should attend: Scientific staff wanting to enhance their knowledge and with a keen interest in sharing good practice. What is it about: The Cryoprotein Masterclass meeting will focus on the theme of maximising quality for patient care, bringing attendees from across immunology and immunochemistry to hear presentations and actively participate in Q&A sessions at this dynamic and interactive training event. The content of the event reflects on the key steps required within the pre analytical, analytical and post analytical stages for Cryoprotein analysis and interpretation. Learning Objectives: Provides an opportunity to discuss issues surrounding good practice and testing strategies adopted within the laboratories. Key quality issues raised and discussed with an insight into future developments for the harmonisation of Cryoprotein testing and interpretation. • An opportunity to discuss issues surrounding good practice • Testing strategies adopted within the laboratories • Key EQA issues raised and discussed • Insight into future developments to harmonise testing protocols Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

2nd Prevention & Management of Anastomotic Leak 2020 is organized by The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI) and will be held on Nov 26, 2020 at Edgbaston Park Hotel, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. Description: Preventing anastomotic leakage International audits of practice and variability in outcomes OGAA / TENTACLE / PARANOIA / EAGLE Educational programmes and interventions to reduce leak rates • Predicting which patients will leak • Improving early diagnosis of anastomotic leak • Optimum management of anastomotic leak • Post operative pancreatic fistula (POPF) • Expert national and international faculty and key opinion leaders Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.