BACD East of England Regional Meeting

Name: BACD East of England Regional Meeting
Start: 2024-11-29T09:20:00+00:00
End: 2024-11-29T13:00:00+00:00

29th Nov 2024

9:20am - 1:00pm (GMT)

Community child health

Paediatric neurodisability

29th Nov 2024

9:20am - 1:00pm (GMT)

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BACD East of England Regional Meeting (online)

Upper limb function, assessment and management Dr Jill Cadwgan, Consultant Neurodisability Paediatrician, Evelina London Children's Hospital
Upper limb orthopaedic interventions Miss Chase
Empowering young people with additional needs to prepare for adulthood: an occupational therapist's view Vicky King, Occupational Therapist in Paediatric Neuro-Oncology, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Mental health and psychological difficulties in children with physical disability and long term conditions Anna Roach, Quality Improvement Coach, Royal College of Psychiatrists

Free to attend for BACD members, small fee for non-members.

Summary

Attend the online BACD East of England Regional Meeting to explore a range of topics pertinent to paediatric health. This includes sessions on upper limb function management, orthopaedic interventions, empowering young people with additional needs, and understanding mental health in children with physical disabilities. Experts from leading institutions like Evelina London Children's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and the Royal College of Psychiatrists will be speaking at the meeting. It’s free for BACD members to attend, and there's a small fee for non-members. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your professional knowledge and network with experts.

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Learning objectives

Understand the basic principles and techniques of assessing upper limb function in children with neurodisability and explore evidence-based management strategies.
Gain in-depth knowledge about orthopedic interventions for upper limb disorders, their indications, merits, and potential complications.
Develop understanding about the role of occupational therapy in empowering young people with additional needs and appreciate the potentials of making them prepared for adulthood.
Learn about the link between physical disability, long-term health conditions and mental health in children, and understand the strategies to identify and address psychological difficulties.
Encourage participation in discussions to promote networking and shared learning, by exploring and reflecting on shared experiences, research data, and case studies presented during the session.

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