CPD-accredited event to explore long term quality of life challenges of living with spinal injury
Charity Stoke Mandeville Spinal Research will host its second Study Day this October.
The event will offer inspiring talks addressing the long-term quality-of-life challenges facing the spinal injury community.
Held at the prestigious Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, tickets include a hot lunch and refreshments, and access to the Exhibitor Foyer where there will be plenty of space for networking with other delegates, and exhibitors – businesses associated with the spinal cord injury world.
For more information about delegate passes or exhibitor opportunities, email hello@smsr.org.uk
Agenda:
09:30 – 10:00
Coffee and registration
10:00 – 10:15
Welcome and introduction
Nigel Henderson, SMSR Trustee
10:15 – 11:00
Discussion: How does the medical model equip people for a lifetime with SCI?
Nigel Henderson
Ralph Charlwood, SMSR Ambassador
11:00 – 11:45
The importance of Case Management
Lisa Brown, Coastal Case Management
11:45 – 12:00
Refreshment Break
12:00 – 12:45
Living with pain after Spinal Cord Injury
Mr Alex Alamri, St Georges University of London
12:45 – 13:30
Research to improve motor function during and after rehabilitation
Dr Paul Strutton, Imperial College London
13:30 – 14:30
Lunch
14:30 – 15:00
Family and Relationships
Heidi Herkes, SMSR Ambassador
15:00 – 15:45
Staying mentally healthy for life
Dr Jane Duff, National Spinal Injuries Centre
15:45 – 16:15
Looking after a client’s needs over a lifetime
Slater & Gordon
16:15 – 16:30
Q&A session with speakers
