Professor Arjune Sen
Consultant Neurologist and BRC Senior Research Fellow, NICE Chair for Epilepsy Update 2022
About this event
- Date and time Tue 17 Nov 2020 from 10:00am to 4:15pm
- Location Online
- Organised by Intellectual Disability
A quarter of people with intellectual disability have epilepsy and a third of people with epilepsy have intellectual disability. In spite of such a significant overlap, the two conditions are rarely managed holistically.
This vanguard meeting brings together experts from different medical specialties to highlight the current gaps in knowledge about people with both intellectual disability and epilepsy, and to learn about the potential solutions, including the launch of a good practice guidance, Step Together.
Join us to discuss the toxic mix of lack of knowledge and protocols and problem awareness, which is contributing to high levels of mortality, morbidity and poor social outcomes in this vulnerable population.
During this session, participants can expect to:
- Know the diagnostic and treatment challenges epilepsy poses to people with intellectual disability
- Know the current concerns for people with intellectual disability and epilepsy and their families
- Demonstrate what best practice looks for people with Intellectual Disability and epilepsy using 'Step Together'
A CPD certificate with 5 CPD credits will be issued to those joining the webinar live as well as those who watch the recording afterwards. Certificates will be issued 7 days after the webinar to those who watch it live and after 30 days for those that watch the recording.
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We would like to thank our sponsor GW Pharmaceuticals for their support of this webinar. Please note that the scientific programme and content has not been influenced in any way by the sponsor.
Key speakers
Professor Josemir Sander
Professor of Neurology and Clinical Epilepsy, Department of Clinical and Experimental Epilepsy, Institute of Neurology of University College London
Professor Matthew Walker
Chair, ILAE (International League against Epilepsy), British Chapter
Dr Rohit Shankar MBE
Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Senior Clinical Lecturer Exeter Medical School and Project Lead- Step Together
Agenda
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Session one: Are we failing people with epilepsy and intellectual disability?
Welcome and introduction
Professor Regi Alexander, President, Intellectual Disability Forum, Royal Society of Medicine
Epilepsy in people with intellectual disability – an overview
Professor Josemir Sander, Professor of Neurology and Clinical Epilepsy, Department of Clinical and Experimental Epilepsy, Institute of Neurology of University College London
Learning from mistakes
Dr Ken Courtenay, Chair, Faculty of Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability, Royal College of Psychiatrists
The view from the other side – challenges for a neurologist treating a person with intellectual disability
Professor Arjune Sen, Consultant Neurologist and BRC Senior Research Fellow, NICE Chair for Epilepsy Update 2022
Panel discussion
Chair: Dr Ashok Roy OBE, Co-Chair, Learning Disability Professional Senate and Clinical Advisor, Health Education England
End of session one and break
Please join session two at 12:55 PM using the same link
Session two: The vision of “Step Together - integrating care for people with epilepsy and a learning disability”
Welcome and introduction
Dr Roger Banks, National Clinical Director (Learning Disability), NHS England
Step Together - the report
Dr Rohit Shankar MBE, Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Senior Clinical Lecturer Exeter Medical School and Project Lead- Step Together
Step Together – getting neurologists on board
Dr Rhys Thomas, Honorary Consultant in Epilepsy, Royal Victoria Infirmary and Intermediate Clinical Lecturer, Newcastle University
Step Together – children and transition
Professor Helen Cross OBE, Chair, International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE)
Holding service providers to account
Ms Angie Pullen, Director of Epilepsy Services and Ms Mary Spencer, Healthcare Project Coordinator, Epilepsy Action
Standardising clinical delivery and training: The gold/silver/bronze model
Professor Matthew Walker, Chair, ILAE, British Chapter
Panel discussion
Chair: Dr Roger Banks
Closing comments
Professor Regi Alexander
End of webinar
Sponsors
Location
Online
Disclaimer: All views expressed in this webinar are of the speakers themselves and not of the RSM nor the speaker's organisations.
Special rates for difficult times
The RSM wishes to offer healthcare professionals continued learning opportunities during the coronavirus pandemic. The RSM’s weekly COVID-19 Series webinars remain free of charge, while there will be small charges to register for other online education. These fees will enable the RSM to continue its programme of activities and will apply during the course of the pandemic.
Webinar recordings will be available for registered delegates up to 30 days after the live webinar, via Zoom. The link will be sent 24 hours after the webinar takes place.
This webinar will be recorded and stored by the Royal Society of Medicine and may be distributed in future on various internet channels.
