Education events
We've created and are pleased to provide a range of education events, including conferences, study days and practical workshops, dedicated to improving knowledge and understanding of MND.
Register for our upcoming events
End of life masterclass – Various dates 2019
This masterclass is facilitated by experts in palliative care. It aims to help professionals gain more confidence in discussing death, the process of dying and advance care planning with people affected by MND.
ECAS masterclass – Various dates 2019
Facilitated by Professor Sharon Abrahams, this masterclass enables professionals to understand the cognitive and behavioural difficulties associated with MND and to learn to administer the Edinburgh Cognitive and Behavioural ALS Screen (ECAS).
East Anglian Study Day - 12 November 2019
This Education Day is for health and social care professionals and care staff working with people affected by motor neurone disease.
Annual Hawking MND Lecture - 20 November 2019
This free lecture is a collaboration between the MND Association and the RCN to further understanding and knowledge of the long-term and progressive neurological condition, MND/ALS.
Christopher McDermott, Professor of Translational Neurology and Consultant Neurologist presents latest thinking on nutrition in MND/ALS. Open to all, the lecture will appeal particularly to health and social care professionals, nurses, nursing support workers and students with an interest in MND/ALS and other long-term, progressive neurological conditions.
Managing Neuro-palliative Conditions - 21 November 2019
This study day is suitable for all professionals with a Health and Social Care background and will update clinical knowledge and understanding of Rare Neurological Conditions and enable participants to enhance their management of these complex and challenging illnesses.
South Wales MND Study Day: Cognitive and behavioural aspects of MND - 21 November 2019
A day for Health and Social Care Professionals to consider and discuss cognitive and behavioural aspects of MND and their management.
MND Equipment Roadshow - 26 November 2019
MND Equipment Roadshow on Tuesday 26 November 2019 at Canberra Club, Myerscough Smithy Lane, Balderstone, Blackburn BB2 7LE.
Demonstrations of equipment useful for people with MND. No need to book; just drop in on the day.
Allied Professionals' Forum - 3 December 2019
An international study day for Health and Social Care Professionals being held in Perth, Australia.
South East MND Network Conference - 24 March 2020
This will be held at Holiday Inn London-Gatwick Airport, Povey Cross Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 0BA
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SITraN MND Study Day - 26 March 2020
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Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) will be running an MND Study Day on Thursday 26 March 2020. To register your interest and receive direct updates on the event please email Annette.taylor@sheffield.ac.uk