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NORMIT Study Day 2008

Tuesday 7th October 2008

John Innes Centre
Norwich Research Park, Colney, Norwich, NR4 7UH

From Vulnerability to Resilience
 

Purpose of the Day:This years Study Day program has been designed to be an interactive day for all our delegates. Key speakers are providing presentations highlighting issues for private and public organisations when preparing to deal with major emergencies affecting the vulnerable community.The afternoon interactive session has been divided into three workshops designed to deliver specific outcomes using a collaborative approach.

Program
0900 - 0930 ~ Registration
0930 - 0940 ~ Opening
0940 - 1000 ~ Key Note Speaker
1000 - 1115 ~ Session 1 "Now"
1115 - 1145 ~ Coffee
1145 - 1300 ~ Session 2 "Future/Ideal Aspirations"
1300 - 1400 ~ Lunch
1400 - 1500 ~ Workshop
1500 - 1600 ~ Workshop & Close

Speakers:
Chris Baker - Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Humanitarian Assistance Guidance

Session 1 "Now"
Phillip Horton - Sheffield County Council
Quality of Care - A Local Authorities Perspective
Tim Randle - Help the Aged
Considerations when Helping the Aged in a Major Emergency
Simon White - Anglian Water
North Walsham Cyrpto 2007 Event - Assisting Vulnerable Customers
(Awaiting High Level Speaker)
Emergency Response and Vulnerable People

Session 2 "Future/Ideal Aspirations"
Michelle Valentine - Disability Forward Ltd
Disability and Diversity within the Workplace
Muriel McClenahan - Salvation Army
Faith - When Dealing with Vulnerable People
David McQuirk - North Norfolk District Council
Emergency Plan Writing - Addressing the Vulnerable
Jo Richardson, Norfolk County Council
Effective Responses to Diverse Need in Emergency


Workshop 1 - What information is needed to Respond Effectively?
Children
Age
Disabilities
Faith

Workshop 2 - How can we Communicate Effectively?
Methods & channels
What information & format
Media and other agencies


Workshop 3 - Duty of Care for Businesses

Guidance for Business
Evacuation & PEEP Plans
Manslaughter
Accountability

 

To apply online click here

To access the flyer for this event in PDF format please click here

Please email any queries or questions to epu@norfolk.gov.uk

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