The 2nd Keele Course on CNS Inflammation, 9-11 September 2011

This two day course on CNS Inflammation will take place in Keele University Medical School, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire on 9-11 September. The course is aimed at Consultants and Specialist Registrars in Neurology and specialist Nurses.

Objectives & Format: To present updates, case histories and interactive presentations on various topics related to CNS inflammation and demyelination. Click for a list of topics & speakers 


Fees: £125.00, to include registration, accommodation for two nights and meals; five pounds will be donated to the MS Society and the MS Trust.        

Registration: Please contact Lisa Locklin, Secretary to Dr Al-Araji, Department of Neurology, University Hospital of North Staffordshire, Stoke on Trent, ST4 7LN in writing, by e-mail Lisa Locklin or telephone (01782) 554821


Please note: This is not an MS Society event  

Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Information day, Basingstoke, 14/09/11

Two hundred fully funded places are available on this education day, taking place on September 14 in the Ark Centre, Basingstoke, RG24 9NN.

The programme is aimed at nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists and case managers, interested in finding out more about FES and how it might benefit people who have foot drop as a result of MS, Parkinson's disease, stroke, head injury or incomplete spinal injury.

For information on the programme, see FES Programme Info (843 kb)

To register for a place on the day, go to FES education

Please note: This is not an MS Society event 
 

Paediatric MS, London, Friday 16 September 2011

5 CPD points are available for attending this event.

Please find the programme for the Paediatric MS event below:

Programme - Paediatric MS (5 CPD) (106 kb)

Book your place here

 

Education Meeting for GP’s, Practice and Community Staff, Penrith, 11 October

On completion of the seminar, staff will be able to:

• Understand the key challenges of living with Parkinson’s
  Disease and MS, such as the challenges of mobility, communication, swallowing and the management of the wide range of non-motor features.


• Identify the importance and complexity of drug management


• Understand the role of the GP with reference to the NICE guidelines for these conditions


• Recognise the role of the Parkinson’s UK and Multiple Sclerosis Society


•  Evaluate their own practice and care of people with Parkinson's and MS

Education Meeting for GP’s programme and event information (147 kb)

To book your place please email conferenceadmin@mssociety.org.uk 

Introduction to postural management for people with MS

We are pleased to offer two study days on postural management for people with MS. These days are aimed at physiotherapists and occupational therapists working with people with long-term neurological conditions.

The study days will take place in Sheffield on 21st October and London on 18th November. Both study days will be led by Olive German, BSc (Hons), MCSP.

There is a £25 charge for the day. For programmes and booking see Intro to postural management for pwMS - Sheffield  and Intro to postural management for pwMS - London .


Please note: Places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment!
 

Lost in Commissioning?, York Racecourse, York, 26 October 2011

The MS Society, Motor Neurone Disease Association and Parkinson’s UK are committed to ensuring that health service delivery continues for people that the charities represent, despite the changing landscape of commissioning in the NHS in England.

The conference explores and addresses the pertinent issues that could affect those diagnosed with a neurological condition – including ensuring that quality services continue. The programme is aimed at everyone involved with neurological services, whether based in the statutory or voluntary sector and gives delegates the opportunity to question, discuss and influence the future of commissioning for neurological services.

To reflect our commitment and encourage professionals to attend this event and get involved in the debate, we are offering a delegate rate of £45 per person

Lost in Commissioning? - York Programme (556 kb)

Book your place now
 

Neurodigest 2011, Birmingham, 17 November

Neurodigest 2011 is an exciting new event taking place on 17 November in Birmingham. The event is enabled by Innervate Ltd and run in association with the Primary Care Neurology Society and the Community Therapist Network.

Get up to date with key developments and advances in neurology likely to impact on your practice, and at the same time enjoy networking with like minded professionals from primary and community healthcare.

To read more about the line up of speakers and the headline areas covered in this year's inaugural event, as well as the early bird discounts available, click here Neurodigest 2011 

In addition to the media support from Wiley Blackwell, the organisers are delighted to have media backing from eGuidelines.co.uk and to celebrate this are offering, for anyone who is interested, free eGuidelines.co.uk registration worth £72. To take up this special offer visit Neurodigest and click on eGuidelines.co.uk.


Please note: This event is not organised by the MS Society

 

Multiple Sclerosis 2011 - London 07 December

The 8th national neuroscience conference organised by MAH Healthcare Ltd "Multiple Sclerosis 2011 - strategies for treatment and patient support" will take place on 07 December in the Hallam Conference Centre, London.

For programme click MAH multiple sclerosis 07 Dec 

For fees and booking click MAH website

***Discount if booked before 16 September***

Please note: This is not an MS Society event and charges will apply