Postural Tachycardia Syndrome: Back to Basics - Educational Masterclass
Schedule
Thu May 14 2026 at 09:00 am to 05:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
30 Euston Square | London, EN
ONLINE or IN PERSON - Join us for an engaging and informative day designed for healthcare professionals with an interest in PoTS.About this Event
Whether you’re new to the condition or looking for a refresher, this beginner-friendly session will cover the fundamentals, helping you better understand and support patients living with PoTS.
The programme will cover:
- making a diagnosis
- overlapping orthostatic intolerance syndromes
- co-morbidities
- management and service models
- research updates
This event is ideal for those who may encounter PoTS patients in clinical practice – including GPs, nurses, allied health professionals, and others across primary and secondary care.
Expect a day of:
- Clear, practical, evidence-informed teaching
- Opportunities to ask questions
- Valuable networking with peers working in similar fields
We’re pleased to offer this as a hybrid event so you can choose to attend in person at 30 Euston Square, London (lunch and refreshments included) or join virtually. Whether in the room or online, we’ll ensure you have full access to all sessions with the opportunity to ask questions and participate in discussions.
CPD approval has been sought.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:05 AM
Welcome
🕑: 09:05 AM - 09:30 AM
Introduction to PoTS
Host: Dr Boon Lim
Info: Dr Lim will provide an introduction to PoTS including demographics, pathophysiology and symptoms.
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:50 AM
Diagnosing PoTS
Host: Dr Nick Gall
Info: Dr Gall will talk through the diagnostic criteria, relevant tests, interpreting results and red flags.
🕑: 09:50 AM - 10:15 AM
Comorbidities and PoTS
Host: Dr Valeria Iodice
Info: Dr Iodice will share information on co-morbidities and PoTS including EDS, long covid, ME/CFS and MCAS, touching on differential diagnosis including autoimmune disorders resembling pots.
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:35 AM
Psychological Aspects
Host: Dr Morwenna Opie-Moran
Info: Dr Opie-Moran will discuss the psychological aspects of PoTS and offer advice in managing this area.
🕑: 10:35 AM - 10:50 AM
Q & A Session
Host: Chaired by Michaela Nuttall
Info: An opportunity to ask the speaker questions following their earlier sessions.
🕑: 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM
Coffee Break
🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:35 AM
Management - lifestyle
Host: Dr Helen Eftekhari
Info: Dr Eftekhari will describe the essential lifestyle changes when managing PoTS
🕑: 11:35 AM - 12:05 PM
Medic*tion
Host: Prof Satish Raj
Info: Prof Raj will provide information on Medic*tion including which drugs to choose and when, doses and monitoring, and when to stop.
🕑: 12:05 PM - 12:30 PM
Q & A Session
Host: Chaired by Michaela Nuttall
Info: An opportunity to ask the speaker questions following their earlier sessions.
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:30 PM - 01:40 PM
Current Services - a national picture
Host: Dr Lesley Kavi
Info: Dr Kavi will talk through the current NHS services within the UK and patient experience in accessing healthcare.
🕑: 01:40 PM - 01:50 PM
Update from MP
Host: Cat Smith MP
Info: Cat Smith MP will follow on from Dr Kavi's update, sharing views from her position as an MP and next steps
🕑: 01:50 PM - 02:20 PM
Roles of primary, secondary and tertiary care
Host: Dr Nick Gall
Info: Dr Gall will consider the role of primary, secondary and tertiary case as well as other community services.
🕑: 02:20 PM - 02:35 PM
Role of the PoTS Nurse
Host: Dr Helen Eftekhari
Info: Dr Eftekhari will explain the important role of the PoTS nurse and details of successfully run nurse-led clinics
🕑: 02:35 PM - 03:10 PM
Barriers to delivering services to patients and solutions
Host: Chaired by Dr Nick Gall and Michaela Nuttall
🕑: 03:10 PM - 03:40 PM
Coffee Break
🕑: 03:40 PM - 04:10 PM
Research Update
Host: Prof Satish Raj
Info: Dr Raj will share the latest research updates and thoughts on next steps
🕑: 04:10 PM - 04:45 PM
Q & A Session and Research Priorities
Host: Chaired by Dr Nick Gall and Michaela Nutall
Info: An opportunity to ask the speaker questions following their earlier sessions followed by a discussion around Research Priorities . This will be an interactive session seeking feedback from attendees on where research priorities are.
🕑: 04:45 PM - 04:50 PM
Certificates and Feedback Forms
Host: Michaela Nuttall
Where is it happening?
30 Euston Square, 30 Euston Square, London, United KingdomGBP 40.00 to GBP 55.00
