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Welcome to the Children’s Complementary Therapy Network (CCTN).
CCTN is based in the UK and helps to support the use of complementary therapies for children by providing a platform for training, education and clinical practice. LEARN more about the CCTN.
Membership of the CCTN is open to any professionals interested in the use of complementary therapies for children. It is free to join the CCTN. Existing members include complementary therapists, doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, teachers, researchers and service developers.
The CCTN is supported by Freshwinds charity, Birmingham UK.
3rd CHILDREN’S COMPLEMENTARY
THERAPY NETWORK CONFERENCE
The 3rd CCTN conference was successfully held on Saturday 17th May at the Birmingham Children’s Hospital.
This was a rare opportunity for medical professionals (e.g. doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, etc) and complementary therapists to learn and share knowledge and experience in the conventional and complementary therapy management of children with asthma, eczema and cerebral palsy.
WHAT’S NEW?
CONFERENCES & EVENTS
If you would like us to include details of your conference / event below, please complete and return by e-mail the Conferences & Events Form for our consideration (final decision about inclusion on the website is at the discretion of the CCTN).
Date
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2nd October (2008) |
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Title
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Complementary & Alternative Medicine for Children with Neurological Deficits. (CPD 5 points event) |
Location
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Torquay, UK |
Contact
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Anthea Wright, 01267 244208, [antheaw@cerebra.org.uk] |
Description
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Understanding uses of CAM, beneficial and adverse effects on children with neurological deficits. |
Date
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14th October (2008) |
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Title
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Integrated Cancer Care Conference |
Location
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University College London Hospital, London, UK |
Contact
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Graham King on 0845 155 5000 ex 8157 |
Description
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Consultant, nursing, therapist and patient experience of integrating complementary therapy into an acute care environment. |
Date
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November 14-15 (2008) |
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Title
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PANGEA 2008 |
Location
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New York, NY |
Contact
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Description
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The Pangea 2008 Conference is a multi-track, pediatric integrative medicine program offered to all doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, complementary therapy practitioners, residents, students and others in health care training programs. The two-day program is designed for those who care for children in all therapeutic settings. It will be held at the New York Marriott Downtown in New York City. |
Date
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May 2 (2009) |
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Title
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To be arranged |
Location
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Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Birmingham, UK |
Contact
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Description
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To be arranged |
Date
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May 12-15 (2009) |
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Title
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North American Research Conference on Complementary and Integrative Medicine |
Location
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
Contact
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Description
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The North American Research Conference on Complementary & Integrative Medicine will showcase original scientific CAM research through keynote and plenary sessions, oral and poster presentations, and innovative scientific sessions. |
“Tell Your Doctor”
CCTN at the International Paediatric Network Meeting
&
14th Annual CAM Research Symposium
11-13th December 2007
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