1. 'Small Changes, Big Impact' The IHI Open School (UK) Conference 2012 Cardiff: Fri 23 - Sat 24 March Healthcare students - practice educators - and academics will be there... Will you?

2. Why you need to be there! A great introduction to improvement methodology – and future employers are looking for these skills. The conference is FREE – you just need to arrange your travel and accommodation (full details available). Meet like-minded people and develop friendships with future colleagues committed to delivering the safest healthcare. Students have the chance to present on a quality improvement project – a great CV opportunity!

3. More reasons... A packed programme with experts in quality improvement, systems engineering, patient safety, human factors and team leadership. Great speakers: Phil Hammond, Sue Lister, Simon Weston OBE, Austin Thomas, Dafydd Williams and more. An opportunity to share your improvement experience and learn how quality improvement and student projects are part of other education programmes. Cardiff has been voted as having the UK’s ‘friendliest nightlife’ and is contender for the title ‘Best Student City’.

4. What they’re saying... “I’m delighted that this year’s conference is being held in Cardiff. It will be a significant moment in the development of safer, better healthcare systems. I hope every student will make it a priority to come!” Dr Chris Jones, Medical Director, NHS Wales “You have the potential to make a real difference to healthcare today – and carry those changes through into tomorrow, to ensure the healthcare we are delivering is the very best it can be.” Jessica Perlo, Community Manager, IHI Open School Co- Ordinator

5. Book today... Online booking at: www.1000livesplus.wales.nhs.uk Call: (029) 2082 7653 Email: sue.serviceimprovement@gmail.com