Dr Ash Shetty
Honorary Associate Professor, University College London, Consultant in Pain Management, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and President, Pain Medicine Section, Royal Society of Medicine
About this event
- Date and time Tue 20 May 2025 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm
- Location Royal Society of Medicine
Join us for an insightful masterclass that brings together healthcare professionals, researchers, patients, and caregivers to explore innovative approaches to managing neuropathic pain. This interactive forum will provide a unique opportunity to discuss the latest advancements in pain management, with a focus on neuromodulation—a recommended therapy for patients experiencing chronic neuropathic pain despite conventional treatment.
Neuropathic pain, commonly caused by diabetes in the UK, results from nerve damage due to prolonged high blood sugar levels. Neuromodulation, endorsed by NICE, offers relief for patients with chronic pain persisting for at least six months, provided they have undergone a successful trial of stimulation. Our expert panel, featuring specialists in Pain Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Vascular Medicine, will share key insights into current guidelines, real-life patient scenarios, and best practices for treatment.
This masterclass is designed to empower individuals with diabetes and neuropathic pain by fostering knowledge, collaboration, and access to support networks. Participants will have the chance to connect with peers, healthcare professionals, and researchers, facilitating the exchange of best practices and strengthening collective efforts to reduce the burden of neuropathic pain on individuals and healthcare systems alike.
By attending the masterclass, you will:
- Increase your understanding of current guidelines to treating neuropathic pain and neuromodulation as a treatment method.
- Gain insight into implementing best practices to treat patients presenting with neuropathic pain.
- Engage with our expert panel by asking thoughtful questions to deepen your understanding and to foster a meaningful discussion.
This is the fourth clinical masterclass on the topic of painful neuropathies. Follow these links to catch up on our previous masterclasses on: Diabetic neuropathy, Painful neuropathies, and Treatments for painful neuropathies.
We would like to thank the Alan and Sheila Diamond Charitable Trust for its generous support enabling free access to this event.
Tickets
Standard pricing available until 19 May 2025.
This is a free event. There will be a deposit of £30 required to register for this event, which will be refunded once your attendance is confirmed on the day. Refunds can take up to 7 days to be processed and reach your account. For identification purposes, please bring a form of ID to the event.
Member
| RSM Associate | RSM Fellow | RSM Retired Fellow | RSM Trainee | RSM Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £30.00 | £30.00 | £30.00 | £30.00 | £0.00 |
Non - Member
| AHP / Nurse / Midwife | Consultant / GP / SAS Doctors | Trainee | Student |
|---|---|---|---|
| £30.00 | £30.00 | £30.00 | £30.00 |
Key speakers
Professor Christian Heiss
Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Surrey, Honorary Consultant in Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Surrey and Sussex NHS Healthcare Trust, and President, Vascular Lipid and Metabolic Medicine Section, Royal Society of Medicine
Dr Abdul Lakhdar
Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology, Barts Health NHS Trust and President, Endocrinology and Diabetes Section, Royal Society of Medicine
Dr Fareeha Rizvi
Clinical Lead and Consultant in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine, Whipps Cross University Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust
Agenda
View the programme
Registration, tea, and coffee
Welcome and introduction
Dr Abdul Lakhdar, Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology, Barts Health NHS Trust and President, Endocrinology and Diabetes Section, Royal Society of Medicine
Patient keynote
Mr Ian Henderson, Expert by experience
Update on the state-of-the-art of neuropathy treatment
Dr Ash Shetty, Honorary Associate Professor, University College London, Consultant in Pain Management, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and President, Pain Medicine Section, Royal Society of Medicine
Insight into the management of painful diabetic neuropathy
Dr Abdul Lakhdar
To be confirmed
Dr Fareeha Rizvi, Clinical Lead and Consultant in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine, Whipps Cross University Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust
Importance of neuropathy in vascular medicine
Professor Christian Heiss, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Surrey, Honorary Consultant in Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Surrey and Sussex NHS Healthcare Trust, and President, Vascular Lipid and Metabolic Medicine Section, Royal Society of Medicine
Panel discussion
Chair: Professor Christian Heiss
Dr Ash Shetty, Dr Abdul Lakhdar and Dr Fareeha Rizvi, Clinical Lead and Consultant in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine, Whipps Cross University Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust
Questions and answers
Closing remarks
Close of meeting
Location
Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole St, Marylebone, London, W1G 0AE, United Kingdom
Registration for this event will close at 1:00 a.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025. Late registrations will not be accepted.
The agenda is subject to change at any time.
If the event is recorded, we can only share presentations that we have received permission to share. There is no guarantee that all sessions will be available after the event; this is at the presenter’s and RSM's discretion.
All views expressed at this event are of the speakers themselves and not of the Royal Society of Medicine, or the speaker's organisations.
This event will be recorded and stored by the Royal Society of Medicine and may be distributed in the future on various Internet channels.