----------------------------------- mark Wed Mar 10, 2010 9:04 am SMMGP Newsletter ----------------------------------- Dear Member Please find attached the latest clinical update from SMMGP. Our clinical update this month features papers from the Faculty of Addiction, which is part of the Division of Clinical Psychology in the British Psychological Society. Some of the aims of the Faculty are to foster effective psychological services, raise awareness of psychological issues in addiction, promote psychological research which enhances the lives of people affected by addictions, advise and influence relevant organisations and policy about the psychology of people affected by addiction issues. The Faculty arranges quarterly continuing professional study events and a conference every two years. These events are open to non-psychologists. For details of the next, in London on the 24th of March, please visit the ‘News and Events’ section on the SMMGP website. Also attached is the announcement of our conference – the 5th SMMGP national primary care development conference ‘Innovation in an austere climate’ which is being held on 15th October 2010 at The Assembly Rooms in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. To express an interest in attending, please complete the attached form and email it back to us at sarah.mpa@dial.pipex.com, fax it to us at 01920 462494 or post it to the address at the bottom of the form. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at this exciting event. Best wishes SMMGP Project Team