Past Events

"WORKing together". The next step! (St Mary’s, Bramall Lane, Sheffield S2 4QZ, from 2008-02-28 09:30 to 2008-02-28 13:30) — submitted by khindmarch

Following the successful "WORKing together" event held in September 2007, the Sheffield Health and Work Strategy Group would like to invite you to attend "WORKing together - the next step" on Thursday 28 February 2008. This free 1/2 day workshop is aimed at practitioners, advisers and all those working with people who have mental health issues affecting their employment.

Help for victims and families of asbestos related diseases (Derby City Centre, from 2008-02-27 10:30 to 2008-02-27 12:00) — submitted by Shay Boyle

ACTION MESOTHELIOMA DAY 2008. An annual Action Day to raise awareness about mesothelioma and the dangers of exposure to asbestos.

The Quality of Working Life: Promoting a Healthy Agenda (UCU Conference Centre, London, from 2008-02-06 09:30 to 2008-02-06 16:30) — submitted by khindmarch

A conference, organised by The Institute of Employment Rights, to be held on 6th February 2008, 9.30am-4.30pm, at the UCU Conference Centre, Britannia Street, London WC1. The aim of the conference will be to identify what more needs to be done to protect the health, safety and well-being of workers as they go about the task of earning a living.

Action Mesothelioma Day in Leicester Wednesday 27/02/08 (, from 2008-01-17 13:06 to 2008-01-17 13:06) — submitted by Shay Boyle

Another annual Action Mesothelioma Day event in Leicester Wednesday 27th February 2008 to help to raise awareness about the dangers of exposure to asbestos and to raise issues facing victims of Mesothelioma (asbestos related cancer)

Tinnitus and Deafness Support and Awareness Conference (Chesterfield, from 2007-10-17 01:00 to 2007-10-17 04:30) — submitted by Shay Boyle

A free Tinnitus and Deafness Conference that will provide advice and information on how to manage your Tinnitus or Deafness as well as providing information to family members

The Chesterfield Spire 10 Road Race (Newbold Chesterfield, from 2007-09-02 10:00 to 2007-09-02 13:00) — submitted by Shay Boyle

A 10 mile course having fantastic views, some uphill sections but with a fast 4 mile down hill section through tree lined country roads. A Childrens Fun Run starts at 9.45 and children can regester on the day.

Action Mesothelioma Day Flyer (Chesterfield, from 2007-02-27 10:45 to 2007-02-28 01:00) — submitted by Shay Boyle

Action Mesothelioma Day Tuesday 27th February 2007 - Flyer for the event

Action Mesothelioma Day 27th Feb 2007 (Chesterfield, from 2007-01-29 22:52 to 2007-01-29 22:52) — submitted by Shay Boyle

February 27th 2007 sees the second “Action Mesothelioma Day” to raise awareness of this devastating disease and the dangers of exposure to Asbestos, as well as the issues facing victims” Events will be taking place in Chesterfield and Leicester as well as around the country.

Action Mesothelioma Day 27th Feb 2007 (Chesterfield, from 2007-01-29 22:52 to 2007-01-29 22:52) — submitted by Shay Boyle

February 27th 2007 sees the second “Action Mesothelioma Day” to raise awareness of this devastating disease and the dangers of exposure to Asbestos, as well as the issues facing victims” Events will be taking place in Chesterfield and Leicester as well as around the country.

TRUST Workers' Memorial Day Walk (Chesterfield, from 2006-04-30 10:00 to 2006-04-30 13:30) — submitted by Shay Boyle

TRUST Workers' Memorial Day Walk on the Cuckoo Way from Staveley to Chesterfield along the canal. The walk is to mark ‘Workers’ Memorial Day’ when we remember the dead and fight for the living.

Worked to the Bone (NATFHE Centre, Britannia Street, London WC1, from 2006-03-15 13:30 to 2006-03-15 16:15) — submitted by Rowan Merewood

A seminar on regulating the UK's long hours culture. Long hours are bad for workers and bad for business. Long term physical and mental illness and stress are just some of the symptoms of our long-hours culture.

Action Mesothelioma Day (Chesterfield, Leicester & Sheffield, from 2006-02-27 10:00 to 2006-02-27 12:00) — submitted by Shay Boyle

Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team (DAST) and Sheffield & Rotherham Asbestos Group (SARAG), in conjunction with the British Lung Foundation, are having sponsored balloon releases for Action Mesothelioma Day.

Health and Safety: revitalised or reversed? (NATFHE Centre, Britannia Street, London WC1, from 2006-01-18 09:15 to 2006-01-18 16:30) — submitted by Rowan Merewood

This conference brings together some of the leading experts on health and safety in the country, many of whom contributed to the Institute of Employment Rights’ health and safety reports. They will assess the strengths and weaknesses of current and proposed legislation and suggest what more needs to be done if we are to reach the Government’s stated aim of reducing death and injury and ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for all.

Respiratory Diseases Seminar (The Spot, 73, Sacheverel Street, Derby, DE1 2JR., from 2005-11-05 09:30 to 2005-11-05 13:00) — submitted by Shay Boyle

The seminar will examine the effects of asbestos, sensitisers and irritants in the workplace, which cause respiratory diseases.

Moving & Handling in Residential & Nursing Care (St. Mary's Conference Centre, Sheffield, from 2005-10-31 09:30 to 2005-10-31 16:45) — submitted by Rowan Merewood

Raising awareness of, and identifying the best practice for Manual Handling and the use of equipment in Residential and Care Homes

Alice – a fight for life (The Showroom Cinema, Sheffield, from 2005-10-22 09:45 to 2005-10-22 12:00) — submitted by Rowan Merewood

In 1982 Yorkshire Television broadcast a documentary called "Alice – A Fight For Life", which follows the emotional story of Alice Jefferson in the final stages of Mesothelioma.

Spire 10 Race & Fun Run (Holmebrook Valley Park, Loundsley Green, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, from 2005-09-04 09:45 to 2005-09-04 15:00) — submitted by Shay Boyle

An event to raise money for Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team (DAST) and Derbyshire One Fund For All (OFFA) Contact www.asbestossupport.co.uk for application packs

Hazards 2005 (University of Leeds, from 2005-07-29 19:45 to 2005-07-31 12:30) — submitted by Rowan Merewood

The 16th National Hazards Conference: Campaigning & building workplace organisation - The biggest event for trade union safety representatives and activists, attracting 500+ delegates. Hazards Conference is a mixture of activities, plenary sessions, campaign meetings, and workshops. There is also a large exhibition area with trade unions, personal injury solicitors, the HSE, and campaigning organisations.

"Finding Solutions for work-related ill health" event (Attlee Suite, Portcullis House, London, from 2005-02-22 12:45 to 2005-02-22 16:45) — submitted by Rowan Merewood

 

WHIG Launch (Sheffield Hallam University, from 2004-11-14 11:00 to 2004-11-14 14:30) — submitted by WHIG Administrator

A half-day launch event for the WHIG