As it is the holiday season we have extended the application deadline for this exciting event to Monday 1st September

Also please note the meeting is FREE to SIG members (ie those who have paid for 2008-2009) and for non-members a SIG joining fee of £10 is required.

email cristina.mckean@... for an application from

Friday 5th September 2008

9:15 - 12:30

Room 2.22

The Research Beehive, Newcastle University

Integrating Research and EBP into SLT clinical practice: where are we now and where are we going?

This session aims to explore the current and future agendas for research and EBP in SLT from a number of perspectives:

* RCSLT: Dr Jan Broomfield Councillor for Research and Development, and Consultant SLT for Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland Community Services will outline the current Research Agenda for SLT and plans for the future.

* NHS SLT Managers: Alison Proudfoot, North East SHA representative on the RCSLT Management Board and SLT Professional Lead/Manager, North Tyneside PCT will present a manager's perspective of the vital contribution of research and evidence based practice in relation to current NHS and educational policy and approaches to "making it happen" in clinical practice

* Research SIG members: Explore with others, where you are now, where you would like to be and what support you need to get there.

* How the research SIG can support you: Finally, take part in planning the future of the Northern Research SIG over the coming 2 years. Set the agenda for the support you need to achieve your aims for Research and EBP in clinical practice

Closing date for applications: 1st September 2008