A round-up of health events nationwide
* Private addiction rehab centre, the Rutland, has launched a series of Concerned Persons Workshops aimed at offering support to family and friends of people with addictions. Dr Fiona Weldon, Clinical Director of the Rutland Centre said: “Living and coping with the compulsive behaviours of others is very challenging and we would advocate that people in this situation seek advice to help them better cope with the issue and help them recognise whether their family member or friends need help.”A Concerned Persons Workshop will be held on Saturday, August 11th and monthly thereafter. Booking is essential.
The cost of the one day workshop is €60. See rutlandcentre.ieor call 01-4946358.
* From Friday to Monday of next week inclusive, the BlueLeaf Gallery on Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin 2 will host Life’s Biggest Questions an exhibition which includes the artwork of Dave Spillane (23) an artist from Tralee, Co Kerry.
Spillane, who has cystic fibrosis, says painting has helped him through some of his most difficult times with the condition.
See cfireland.ie
* A new resource pack aims to provide pharmacists and their clients with the most up-to-date information on the management of common skin conditions in the pharmacy setting.
A group of pharmacists has formed a partnership with the Irish Eczema Society, the Psoriasis Association of Ireland and Ichthyosis in Ireland, called the Pharmacy Dermatology Network.
Skin conditions are very common in Ireland, affecting around 25-35 per cent of the population.
The Pharmacy Dermatology Network says it hopes to see people pool their dermatology knowledge and to help people with skin conditions access specialist expertise and emerging best practice.
The network’s information pack will be distributed to pharmacists nationwide.
