22/09/2009: Asthma UK, Diabetes UK, National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy (NCYPE): The Healthcare in Education Challenge

Tuesday, 22 September 2009 12:00 AM

Asthma UK, Diabetes UK, National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy (NCYPE)

The Healthcare in Education Challenge

Tuesday 22 September, 13.00-14.00, Branksome Room, BIC

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