Dr Bhathika Perera
Consultant Psychiatrist in Intellectual Disability, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey NHS Foundation Trust
About this event
- Date and time Tue 27 Apr 2021 from 1:00pm to 4:05pm
- Location Online
- Organised by Intellectual Disability
There is a good awareness that adults with epilepsy and intellectual disability encounter more problems greater than the sum of the two conditions. While there has been recent work and discussions highlighting the complex nature of the problem, the discussion on possible evidence-based solution is scant.
The RSM Intellectual Disability Forum is pleased to bring you the first ever solution-focused seminar to be held for this vulnerable group.
This seminar aims to provide an opportunity for clinicians who work with people with epilepsy, intellectual disability or both, with the most recent research to highlight the areas and means of improvement.
During this session, you'll be able to:
- Understand the perspectives of carers who support people with intellectual disability and epilepsy to enable better communication and understanding
- Highlight easy evidence-based solutions that can be implemented to improve the safety and quality of life of people in this vulnerable group
- Hear a first-hand account of a family member’s experience of caring for an adult with intellectual disability and epilepsy
- Identify practical and pragmatic approaches from different clinical specialties to the treatment of severe epilepsy in people with intellectual disability
A CPD certificate with 3 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.
Registration for this webinar will close 2 hours prior to the start time. You will receive the webinar link 2 hours before the meeting. Late registrations will not be accepted.
This webinar is available for on-demand viewing. The webinar recording will be available for registered delegates up to 30 days after the live webinar broadcast via Zoom. The link will be sent 24 hours after the webinar takes place.
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We would like to thank our sponsor GW Pharmaceuticals Ltd 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 Charlotte Lawthom
University of Swansea and Consultant Neurologist, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Newport
Dr Mairi McLean
Expert by Experience in conversation with Professor Rohit Shankar
Dr Michael Kinney
Consultant Neurologist, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Agenda
View the programme
Welcome and introduction
Professor Regi Alexander, President, Intellectual Disability Forum, Royal Society of Medicine
Chair: Professor Rohit Shankar MBE, University of Plymouth Medical School, Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Director, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Living with an adult with epilepsy and ID - the carer perspective - a no holds barred interview
Dr Mairi McLean, Expert by Experience in conversation with Professor Rohit Shankar
Low hanging fruit in improving care for people with epilepsy and ID - a neurologist’s perspective
Professor Charlotte Lawthom, University of Swansea and Consultant Neurologist, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Newport
Low hanging fruit in improving care for people with epilepsy and ID - a psychiatrist’s perspective
Dr Bhathika Perera, Consultant Psychiatrist in Intellectual Disability, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey NHS Foundation Trust
Real world management of people with ID and epilepsy: One issue - different opinions
Dr Michael Kinney, Consultant Neurologist, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Panel discussion
Closing comments
Professor Regi Alexander, President, Intellectual Disability Forum, Royal Society of Medicine
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.
