Head Start 2024

This meeting is organised and funded by Teva UK Limited. Views provided by speakers are their own and not necessarily shared by Teva UK Limited. Information at the meeting may discuss drug classes where Teva has a product. Prescribing information will be available at the meeting. The event is open to HCPs from the UK…

Preview: ILAE British Branch 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting

The ILAE British Branch are holding their Annual Scientific Conference at the Titanic Hotel in Liverpool, from 21-23 October, 2024. Please find the link below to the Conference, giving details of the programme, registration and instructions for submitting abstracts and Gowers essays. www.ilaebritishconference.org.uk Please note that the deadline date for all abstract and Gowers submissions…

Preview: Neurosurgery High Speed Drill Course

5 July 2024 (face to face) St George’s, University of London Course leads: Mr Erlick Pereira, Mrs Fay Greenway Fee: £50 More details: https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/professional-education/short-courses/neurosurgery-high-speed-drill-course Why join the course? This one day interactive course aims to build understanding and provide hands-on experience of High Speed Drills. The candidates will learn the basic skills and techniques for…

Preview: The Comorbidities of Epilepsy Course

21 June 2024 (onsite/virtual) St George’s, University of London Course lead: Dr Marco Mula Fee: From £25 More details: www.sgul.ac.uk/study/professional-education/short-courses/comorbidities-of-epilepsy Why join the course? Epilepsy is one of the most common, chronic neurological condition in the UK. The course will offer a practical grounding in the most common comorbidities associated with epilepsy. This is an…

Acute Neurology Masterclass from St George’s University of London

Course Details Date: 7 June 2024 – onsite Course Lead: Dr Kuven Moodley Course Fee: from £30 Book your place: www.sgul.ac.uk/study/professional-education/short-courses/acute-neurology Why join the course? The St George’s Hospital Acute Neurology Masterclass aims to provide an overview of the management of common and emergency neurological problems presenting to hospital. The acute neurology service at St. George’s Hospital…

Health professionals honoured at National Parkinson’s  awards

Health professionals from across the UK have been honoured at the prestigious 2023 Parkinson’s Excellence Network Awards. The awards, which are held bi-annually, celebrate the achievements of outstanding health and social care services and professionals who support people with Parkinson’s. Hosted by Jane Asher, President of Parkinson’s UK, guest presenters included Mark Mardell and Rory Cellan-Jones,…

Recent Advances in Young Onset Dementia from St George’s, University of London

– 24 April 2024 (onsite/virtual)Course lead:  Prof Peter GarrardFee: From £55More details: https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/professional-education/short-courses/young-onset-dementia Book your place here: https://shop.sgul.ac.uk/short-courses/professional-education/neuro/recent-advances-in-young-onset-dementia Why join the course? The course will provide an update on current diagnostic standards, best practice and new developments in clinical practice relating to the young onset dementias. A case-presentation session at the end of the meeting…

The 2023 UKABIF summit draws huge audience

The 2023 UK Acquired Brain Injury Forum Summit once again proved a success attracting hundreds of attendees with a packed programme of expert speakers discussing everything from women and brain injury, suicide and brain injury and the role schools can play in supporting children affected by an acquired injury. The Lowry in Salford hosted this…

Management and Leadership in Neurosurgery from St George’s, University of London

Course lead: Ms Meriem AmaroucheFee: From £50Book at: https://shop.sgul.ac.uk/short-courses/professional-education/neuro/management-and-leadershipMore details: https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/professional-education/short-courses/management-and-leadership Why join the course? In addition to their clinical duties, neurosurgeons are expected to engage with various management and leadership roles. This is particularly important for senior trainees who must demonstrate that they are ready to become consultants. This course will help trainees, and newly…