Supporting Women’s Health: lifestyle and self-management in MS
About this Event
Taking place at Riddell Hall, Queen’s University Belfast, this morning event will bring together healthcare professionals from across primary and secondary care to explore practical, evidence-informed approaches to MS care.
The agenda will focus on the latest research in women’s health and MS, including hormonal influences, fertility, pregnancy and menopause. It will also look at the role of lifestyle pillars, including physical activity, nutrition and stress management, alongside Medic*tion and treatments.
Through expert talks, case studies, peer conversations and a panel Q&A, participants will consider practical ways to integrate lifestyle and self-management conversations into routine clinical care.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this event, participants will be able to:
- Describe key women’s health considerations across the MS life course including hormonal influences, fertility and pregnancy, and menopause
- Understand how the role of lifestyle pillars, including physical activity, nutrition and stress management alongside Medic*tion and treatments are vital in supporting people living with MS
- Identify practical ways to integrate lifestyle and self-management conversations into routine clinical care
- Apply learning through case studies and peer conversations
Agenda
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration with tea/coffee
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Welcome and Introductions
Host: Catherine Murnin
Info: Healthcare Partnerships Lead at Overcoming MS
🕑: 10:10 AM - 10:35 AM
Myth Busters in Women’s Health and MS
Host: Dr Charlie Beattie
Info: Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Northern Health and Social Care Trust
🕑: 10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Living Well with MS: The need to tackle taboos of bladder, bowel & sexuality
Host: Ciara O’Meara
Info: Assistant Professor in Nursing, University of Galway
🕑: 11:05 AM - 11:20 AM
Lifestyle Medicine in MS Care
Host: Dr Jonathan White
Info: Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in Northern Health and Social Care Trust and Overcoming MS Medical Advisor
🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:40 AM
Comfort Break with refreshments
🕑: 11:40 AM - 12:15 PM
Women’s Health and MS across the Lifespan with Professor Ruth Dobson
Info: Consultant Neurologist and Lead for the Centre of Preventive Neurology at the Wolfson Institute of Population Health
🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Panel Q&A
Host: Facilitated by Catherine Murnin
🕑: 12:45 PM - 12:55 PM
Practical Tools and Resources from Overcoming MS
🕑: 12:55 PM - 01:00 PM
Key Takeaways, Thanks and Close
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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