MS Trust Annual Conference, 04 – 06 November 2012
Sunday 04 - Tuesday 06 November 2012, Kenilworth, UK
We are delighted to announce that the MS Trust Annual Conference will return to Chesford Grange in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. This is a unique event specifically for health and social care professionals working with people with MS providing:
- Updates on latest treatments, therapies and clinical research
- Skills development
- Exhibition area – showcasing products and companies working in MS
- Information Zone – MS services from independent and voluntary sector organisations
- Technology Zone – new for 2012, a chance to see equipment supporting mobility, communication and environmental needs
- Networking opportunities with colleagues from across the UK
- Research and Development showcase
Accommodation for delegates is available at two hotels; Chesford Grange or Stratford Manor, and will be booked on your behalf by MS Trust (Education) Ltd. Both hotels offer plenty of free parking and free internet access. Free shuttle service to and from the conference site will be provided.
Professor Gavin Giovannoni, Professor of Neurology, Royal London Hospital
Latest advances in regenerative medicine and stem cell therapies
Professor Siddharthan Chandran, Professor of Neurology, University of Edinburgh
Update on disease modifying therapies for MS
Dr Trevor Pickersgill – Consultant Neurologist, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff
The use of cannabinoids in MS - findings from the CUPID study
Professor John Zajicek, Professor of Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Health Service Research, Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, Plymouth
Integration of health and social care – challenges and opportunities for management of long term neurological conditions
Dr Nick Goodwin, Senior Fellow, Health Policy, The King's Fund, London
View the conference programme - (PDF 128Kb)
please note this programme may be subject to change
- Sexual health and MS
- Bladder and bowel issues in MS
- Update on vitamin D
- Welfare reforms and social care
- Vocational rehabilitation
- Anticipatory care for patients with complex needs
- Difficult conversations and supporting the family
- Information needs of people newly diagnosed with MS
- CBT in everyday practice
- Latest advances in assistive technology
Directions to Chesford Grange, CV8 2LD
Chesford Grange lies between Kenilworth and Warwick, with easy access for delegates wishing to travel by car, rail or air.
By rail
The closest train stations are Warwick Parkway (6 miles) and Leamington Spa (4 miles).
By road
From the South
Leave the M40 motorway at junction 15. Follow the A46 to Coventry, look for the slip road signposted Kenilworth and Leamington Spa - A452, at the roundabout take the right exit signposted Leamington Spa. Continue approximately 400 yards and pick up the signs to the hotel.
From the North
Follow the M69 from junction 21 of the M1 towards Coventry, follow signs for the A45/A46. Once on the A45 take the first junction off and join the A46 towards Warwick. Take the slip road signposted A452, at the roundabout take the first exit signposted Leamington Spa and pick up the signs to the hotel.
By air
Coventry Airport - 8 miles and Birmingham International Airport - 13 miles
Watch the submitting your poster video
A call for posters
Have you or your team:
- undertaken a research or audit project?
- undertaken some service development?
- launched a project?
- gathered evidence about your practice or service?
- worked in partnership with other teams or services?
The R&D Showcase is a chance to celebrate your work. No project is too small and no poster has to be professionally produced. We welcome all well-presented work which highlights ways in which you have generated evidence or improved services for the benefit of people with MS.
We recognise that developing and submitting posters can be daunting so we have developed a range of resources to help you with your poster submissions.
View the submitting a poster resources
The cost for this residential conference is £575 + VAT. This all inclusive package covers:
- all academic sessions
- admission to the exhibition area, information zone and technology zone
- two nights accommodation will be booked on your behalf by MS Trust (Education) Ltd. at either Chesford Grange or Stratford Manor (arriving 04 November and departing 06 November 2012)
- all meals including the conference dinner
If you would like to attend the conference and are having difficulty securing funding, the MS Trust administers educational funding initiatives through the Therapists Education or Andrew Previté Bursary Fund. As these funds are limited, please ensure you apply as soon as possible. Please note if completing an application ALL sections of the forms must be completed.
You can book accommodation, through the conference secretariat, for Saturday 03 November at an additional cost of £90.89 inc VAT (bed and breakfast rate). You are responsible for settling this charge directly with the hotel on departure.
For further information email or telephone:
Conference enquiry line: 01462 476314 or
Conference email: conference@mstrust.org.uk