Held on Wednesdays 1.30 - 2.30 pm, Lecture Theatre, Mental Health Admin Building, CMN
Rachel Latter – Clinical Dietitian Kiri Osborne – Forensic Occupational Therapist Sarah Askie – Clinical Lead Exercise Physiology
Physical health care for people living with mental health issues
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