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MS Trust Annual Conference 2008

Conference Programme

How to register for Conference

Please note that this programme may be subject to change

Sunday 2 November 2008

Registration (from 10:00), Conference sessions begin at 14:00

Plenary session one (14:00)

  • Pathways and commissioning - the wider picture - Dr Steve Laitner, Consultant in Public Health Medicine, West Herts PCT and NSF Lead for Strategic Health Authority

Plenary session two (15:45)

  • How to use IT to improve the patient experience - Prof Deborah Miller, Mellen Centre for MS, Ohio
  • What can we learn and what is possible in the UK? - Bernie Porter, Nurse Consultant, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London

Welcome dinner (20:00)

Monday 3 November 2008

Seminar session 1 - concurrent sessions (9:00 - 10:30)

  • Vertigo & balance - Part 1
    • An overview of vestibular physiology and dysfunction - Prof Jon Marsden, Chair of Neuro-rehabilitation, University of Plymouth
    • Investigating peripheral and central vestibular dysfunction in MS - Prof Linda Luxon, Chair of Audioestibular Medicine, University of London
  • Coping with cognitive difficulties - Peter Thomson, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Wellington Hospital, London
  • Disease modifying therapies: update - Dr Mike Boggild, Consultant Neurologist, The Walton Centre, Liverpool
  • Managing bowel dysfunction - Jen Lodge, Nurse Specialist in Bladder and Bowel Health, St Mary's Hospital, Leeds
  • Co-morbidity in MS - Dr Martin Duddy, Consultant Neurologist, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle

Seminar session 2 - concurrent sessions (11:00 - 12:00)

  • Vertigo & balance - Part 2 -
    • Physio intervention for the balance patient - Nova Mullin, Physiotherapist, Extended Scope Practitioner, Aintree Hospital, Liverpool
    • Psychological Impact of vertigo and balance disorders - Prof Linda Luxon, Chair of Audiovestibular Medicine, University of London
    • Personal perspective of vertigo: case studies
    • Questions and conclusion - Prof Jon Marsden, Chair of Neuro-rehabilitation, University of Plymouth
  • Vision problems in MS - Val Trimble, MS Specialist Orthoptrist, The Walton Centre, Liverpool
  • Addressing the palliative and end of life care needs of people with MS - Lucy Sutton, Director of Policy and Development, National Council for Palliative Care, London
  • Pathways to work - Brian Simpson, Working Life Service, Liverpool
  • Competencies and real life - Lauren McIntyre, MS Specialist Nurse, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London

12:30 - 14:00 Lunch and poster viewing

Keynote lecture (14:00)

  • Stem cells: update - Prof Neil Scolding, Chair of Neurology, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol

Information Zone (15:30)

Pre dinner drinks (19:30)

Conference dinner and 70's themed evening with ABBA tribute band (fancy dress optional!) (20:00)

Tuesday 4 November 2008

Seminar session 3 - concurrent sessions (9:30 - 10:30)

  • Interactions of medications in relation to MS - Louise Dunsmure, Advanced Pharmacist, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Darzi review: what does it mean for the nursing community? - Sue Thomas, Policy Advisor, Royal College of Nursing
  • Darzi review: what does it mean for Allied Health Professionals? - Jane Nicklin, Advisor, Allied Health Professionals, NHS East of England
  • Managing the transition: multidisciplinary working in secondary progressive MS - Alison Smith, Rehabilitation Nurse specialist, Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Disability Discrimination Act - Matthew Brain, Employment Law Specialist, Irwin Mitchell Solicitors, Leeds

Plenary session three (11:00)

  • Bladder management in MS: New guidelines Prof Clare Fowler, Consultant, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London

Poster winners presentations and prize giving (12:30)

Close (13:30)