Yorkshire, Humber and North East Neuromuscular - Therapist Upskilling event

MDUK's Yorkshire, Humber and North East Neuromuscular Network are excited to announce the return of our in-person Neuromuscular Network Upskilling event. The 2022 edition will take place at thestudio..., at the absolute heart of Leeds city centre. We will be welcoming over 50 neuromuscular care physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists from across the region, to come together for this upskilling event.

The event will provide you with an update on the latest developments in Duchenne muscular Dystrophy and Spinal Muscular Atrophy, as well as provide you with further insight into supporting patients with autism and assisted technology.

Alongside our scheduled talks, there will be refreshments available throughout the day along with a lunch, for participants to have an opportunity to socialise with one another.

Please find below a provisional agenda for the conference:

9:00 – 9:30 Registration, coffee and breakfast

9:30:00-11:00 Managing autistic spectrum disorder in children and adults with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Dr Janet Hoskin, Senior Lecturer Department of Early Childhood & Education, School of Education and Communities, University of East London

11:00-11:15 Coffee break

11:15 – 12:30 A focus on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy; late ambulation, loss of ambulation, supporting boys physically and emotional

Lindsay Pallant, Clinical specialist Physiotherapist, Leeds Teaching hospital NHS Trust

Sue Manning Neuromuscular Specialist Care Advisor Leeds Teaching hospital NHS Trust

12:30 – 13:00 Lunch

13:00 – 14:15 A focus on Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Kay White, Paediatric Neuromuscular Physiotherapist, Sheffield Children's Hospital.

Sarah D’Urso, Paediatric Neuromuscular Physiotherapist, Sheffield Children's Hospital.

14:15 – 15:00 An overview of the local Assisted Technology service

Jenny Scott, Assistive Technology Clinical Specialist (Occupational Therapist)

15:00 – 15:15 Coffee break

15:15 – 16:30 Case studies and panel – chair TBC

16:30 Close

Host or Publisher Muscular Dystrophy UK