Health and Social Care Professionals Day 2008

The HSCP day was held on 17 June 2008 at the Birmingham Hilton Metropole.

Below are abstracts of the presentations given on the day. If you would like a full copy of the presentations, please contact the speakers directly using the email addresses on the foot of their abstracts.

Next year's event will be held on 16 June 2009 at the same venue. Registration will be available in early 2009.

Dr Tim Williams (11kb)

Abstract of Dr Williams' presentation titled 'What is MND?'
What is MND? (1935kb)

A pdf of Dr Williams' presentation.
Dr Matthew Makin (12kb)

Abstract of Dr Makin's presentation titled 'MND - The Challenge for Palliative Care'
Ellen Evans (11kb)

Abstract of Ellen Evan's presentation titled 'Respiratory management - monitoring and timely intervention'
Clare Leppard (12kb)

Abstract of Clare Leppard's presentation titled 'Promoting Good Nutrition in MND'
Dr Sharon Abrahams (12kb)

Abstract of Dr Abrahams' presentation titled 'Cognitive Impairment in MND'
Louise Locock (12kb)

Abstract of Louise Locock's presentation titled 'A new way of understanding the needs of people with MND - launching DIPEx'
Dr Belinda Cupid (12kb)

Abstract of Dr Cupid's presentation titled 'Research - Frequently Asked Questions in MND Research'
Phillipa Graham (11kb)

Abstract of Philippa Graham's presentation titled 'The role of the Social Worker in promoting quality of life'
Amanda Richardson (10kb)

Abstract of Amanda Richardson's presentation titled 'The Multi-Disciplinary Team - working smarter not harder'