Media Meeting
A Very Public Death: Working together for better reporting
Wednesday 27th August 2008
Samaritans invites you to attend this meeting on Wednesday 27th
August 2008 at the Thistle Hotel, Glasgow from 10.00 – 15.00 hours,
prior to the start of the 12th European Symposium on Suicide and
Suicidal Behaviour at 16.00 hours in the same venue.
The aim of this
event is to bring together people from across the public, private
and voluntary sector with an interest in the portrayal of suicide
in the media for an opportunity to hear expert speakers and discuss
some of the key issues.
Key speakers to include:
Madeline Moon MP, MP for
Bridgend - Mark Thompson, Director General, BBC –
invited
- Viviane Reding, European Commissioner
for Information Society & Media – invited
- BEBO
- OFCOM
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Press Complaints Commission
- Samaritans
Topics of discussion will include:
- What does research tell us about the influence of media on
suicidal behaviour?
- Lessons from Bridgend for the media industry.
- The challenges of reporting/covering suicide from a media
perspective.
- What are the barriers to good coverage?
- What is the way forward for the industry?
Registration
The registration fee includes VAT, conference
materials, lunch, refreshments and a free copy of Samaritans Media
Guidelines (2008). Please note that there are limited places
available so, to avoid disappointment, please register at your
earliest convenience.
- Early bird (on or before 27th June 2008)
£99.00
- Standard (from 28th June 2008)
£120.00
Register using secure credit/debit card payment on the
Hampton Medical website
A hard copy Registration Form can be requested
by contacting the Secretariat at Hampton Medical Conferences
on +44 (0) 20 8979 8300 or at hmc@hamptonmedical.com.
All Registration Forms must be accompanied by
the appropriate payment.
Confirmation
Written confirmation and a receipt of payment
will be sent to you. We strongly recommend you do not book
travel until a place is confirmed in writing.
Cancellations
Delegates who are no longer able to attend the
meeting should advise the Secretariat at Hampton Medical
Conferences, in writing as soon as possible. Registration will
only be refunded, less a £10.00 administration fee, for written
cancellations received prior to 28th July 2008. Refunds will
not be made for cancellations made after this date, but name
substitutions will be accepted at any time.
Further Information:
Further meeting information including maps
will be available on the following website two weeks prior to the
meeting: www.hamptonmedical.com/
Venue
The Thistle Hotel, Glasgow is conveniently
situated in the heart of Glasgow's entertainment and shopping area
and provides the ideal base from which to explore this fascinating
city.
Thistle Hotel, Cambridge Street, Glasgow, G2
3HN
Tel: +44 (0) 870 333 9154
Website: www.thistlehotels.com
Accommodation
Accommodation can
be booked through the Secretariat by completing the relevant
sections of the registration form or online form.
Enquiries
Samaritans Meeting
Hampton Medical Conferences Ltd.,
113-119 High Street, Hampton Hill,
Middlesex, TW12 1NJ, UK
Tel: + 44 (0)20 8979 8300
Fax: + 44 (0)20 8979 6700
Email: hmc@hamptonmedical.com
Website: www.hamptonmedical.com
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