British and Irish Group for the Study of Personality Disorder: 11th Annual Conference
The British and Irish Group for the Study of Personality Disorder (BIGSPD) is holding its 11th Annual Conference from March 23-25, 2011 at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University. Registration is now open.
Formed in 2000, BIGSPD is a focus for academic and professional networking in the field of personality disorder.
The two-day conference is already attracting a number of keynote speakers including Professor Joel Paris (McGill University, Montreal) who will be talking about ‘Recent developments in the treatment of borderline personality disorder’. Other speakers will be announced as they are confirmed later this year.
Organisers are also delighted to announce that comedian Jo Brand is the special guest speaker at the gala dinner on the last night. To welcome delegates on the first night, a hog roast will be served followed by dancing.
Who should attend: mental health professionals, researchers, multi agency professionals, service users and carers.
Delegate fees
The Early Bird rates are available until 31st December 2010.
Residential (includes accommodation at the conference venue on a dinner, B&B rate): Early bird: BIGSPD members – £390; Non-members – £410
Applications received after 31st December 2010: BIGSPD members and non-members – £430
Non-residential: Early bird: BIGSPD members – £190; Non-members – £210
Applications received after 31st December 2010: BIGSPD members and non-members – £220
If you would like any further information, or to secure a place at the conference, please contact: Karen Sugars on 0115 82 32416; email: Karen.sugars@nottshc.nhs.uk; Institute of Mental Health, University of Nottingham Innovation Park, Sir Colin Campbell Building, Triumph Road, Nottingham NG7 2TU.
More information about BIGSPD can be found at: http://www.bigspd.org.uk/
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