Training days
Ketogenic Diet Therapies
This course should give you a basic understanding of Ketogenic Diet Therapies, a realistic expectation of what these diets can entail, both for the family and the patient. An understanding of how important it is to work with your medical team as well as ...ow to manage these diets on a day to day basis in the home setting.
At Young Epilepsy Lingfield Saturday 19 May 2012
Epilepsy Training Education and Social Care
This one day Childhood Epilepsy course covers the educational, behavioural and psychosocial issues that may accompany this condition.
This study day will be of particular interest to SENCOs, teachers, classroom assistants, support workers, carers, ... carers, social workers and Connexions personal advisors.
During the day the following topics will be delivered either as a talk or within a workshop.
Basic facts about epilepsy
Impact of epilepsy on learning and behaviour
Epilepsy and learning disabilities
Psychosocial aspects of epilepsy
Case studies
Out of the mouths of students
Prices
£60 per person for public sector and charity organisations
£75 per person for private sector organisations
This includes refreshments, lunch and a comprehensive delegate pack.
Find out more about this course here or call 01342 832243 ext 296 or email epilepsytraining@youngepilepsy.org.uk.
The booking form for training courses can be downloaded here.
At Manchester Friday 25 May 2012
Epilepsy Training for Healthcare Professionals
This day is aimed at healthcare professionals working with children and young people who want to learn more about epilepsy. It will be especially suitable for nurses working in schools, paediatrics, community and learning disability teams, practice ..., health visitors, CAMHS practitioners and GPs.
It will also be of interest to carers and therapists who want to learn more about the medical aspects of epilepsy.
During the day the following topics will be delivered either as a talk or within a workshop.
Basic facts about epilepsy
Seizure classification
Status Epilepticus and emergency treatment protocols
Misdiagnosis
Psychosocial and behavioural aspects of epilepsy
Issues for the young adult
Case studies
Prices
£60 per person for public sector and charity organisations
£75 per person for private sector organisations
This includes refreshments, lunch and a comprehensive delegate pack.
Find out more about this course here or call 01342 832243 ext 296 or email epilepsytraining@youngepilepsy.org.uk.
The booking form for training courses can be downloaded here.
At Manchester Friday 25 May 2012
Childhood Epilepsy Masterclass
Young Epilepsy and Professor Helen Cross invite you to a Childhood Epilepsy Masterclass, a training event for epilepsy specialists including paediatric neurologists, paediatricians, registrars and specialist epilepsy nurses.
The drugs aren’t working – ...what next?
Topics covered on the day:
What makes epilepsy ‘difficult’?
Role of the ketogenic diet in epilepsy management
Cognition and academic achievement
Epilepsy services and guidelines: do they cater for the need?
Debate: New drugs don’t offer anything more that older
Workshops
Price: £120 - includes lunch and refreshments.
Please reserve your place by completing a booking form.
To register an interest please contact Young Epilepsy's Information Service on 01342 832243 ext 296/424 or email epilepsytraining@youngepilepsy.org.uk.
Spaces are limited and will be reserved on a first come, first served basis.
At Young Epilepsy, Lingfield Thursday 5 July 2012
Epilepsy and Communication in Children (5-18 yrs) – a training day for Speech and Language Therapists
Young Epilepsy warmly invite speech and language therapists to a training day on epilepsy and communication. The course will take place at the Neville Childhood Epilepsy Centre, Young Epilepsy, Lingfield with an opportunity to tour this new facility ...
Topics covered include
Understanding epilepsy
Epilepsy and communication
Assessment and management
Facilitating effective communication
Case studies
A tour of The Neville Childhood Epilepsy Centre, the first purpose-built centre for paediatric epilepsy in the UK
Price - £85 which includes lunch, refreshments and a comprehensive delegate pack.
Spaces are limited and will be reserved on a first come, first served basis.
Plenty of parking available or a free taxi service will be available from/to Lingfield train station at the start and end of the day.
To book your place please complete a booking form and return it with your cheque for £85. More information about all our training, our cancellation policy, etc. can be found here or contact us on 01342 832243 ext 296 or email epilepsytraining@youngepilepsy.org.uk.
Download the leaflet for the epilepsy and communication training course.
At Young Epilepsy Lingfield Tuesday 10 July 2012
Epilepsy Emergency Medication Course
A one-day course for aimed at professionals working with children and young people, as well as parents who may be required to administer emergency medication. It will be suitable for professionals from a wide range of disciplines such as school nurses, ...achers, support workers, carers and many more.
There is also an afternoon-only option for those who have already attended other Young Epilepsy epilepsy training courses.
This course has been endorsed by Professor Helen Cross, The Prince of Wales’s Chair of Childhood Epilepsy and the Joint Epilepsy Council.
Prices
£95 (full day) or £55 (half day) per person for public sector and charity organisations
£140 (full day) or £85 (half day) per person for private sector organisations
This includes refreshments, lunch (full day option) and a comprehensive delegate pack.
Find out more about this course here or call 01342 832243 ext 296 or email epilepsytraining@youngepilepsy.org.uk.
The booking form for training courses can be downloaded here.
At Young Epilepsy Lingfield Tuesday 17 July 2012
Epilepsy Training for Healthcare Professionals
This day is aimed at healthcare professionals working with children and young people who want to learn more about epilepsy. It will be especially suitable for nurses working in schools, paediatrics, community and learning disability teams, practice ..., health visitors, CAMHS practitioners and GPs.
It will also be of interest to carers and therapists who want to learn more about the medical aspects of epilepsy.
During the day the following topics will be delivered either as a talk or within a workshop.
Basic facts about epilepsy
Seizure classification
Status Epilepticus and emergency treatment protocols
Misdiagnosis
Psychosocial and behavioural aspects of epilepsy
Issues for the young adult
Case studies
Prices
£60 per person for public sector and charity organisations
£75 per person for private sector organisations
This includes refreshments, lunch and a comprehensive delegate pack.
Find out more about this course here or call 01342 832243 ext 296 or email epilepsytraining@youngepilepsy.org.uk.
The booking form for training courses can be downloaded here.
At Young Epilepsy Lingfield Tuesday 17 July 2012
Epilepsy Emergency Medication Course
A one-day course for aimed at professionals working with children and young people, as well as parents who may be required to administer emergency medication. It will be suitable for professionals from a wide range of disciplines such as school nurses, ...achers, support workers, carers and many more.
There is also an afternoon-only option for those who have already attended other Young Epilepsy epilepsy training courses.
This course has been endorsed by Professor Helen Cross, The Prince of Wales’s Chair of Childhood Epilepsy and the Joint Epilepsy Council.
Prices
£95 (full day) or £55 (half day) per person for public sector and charity organisations
£140 (full day) or £85 (half day) per person for private sector organisations
This includes refreshments, lunch (full day option) and a comprehensive delegate pack.
Find out more about this course here or call 01342 832243 ext 296 or email epilepsytraining@youngepilepsy.org.uk
The booking form for training courses can be downloaded here.
At Young Epilepsy Lingfield Tuesday 18 September 2012
Epilepsy Training for Education and Social Care
This one day Childhood Epilepsy course covers the educational, behavioural and psychosocial issues that may accompany this condition.
This study day will be of particular interest to SENCOs, teachers, classroom assistants, support workers, carers, ... carers, social workers and Connexions personal advisors.
During the day the following topics will be delivered either as a talk or within a workshop.
Basic facts about epilepsy
Impact of epilepsy on learning and behaviour
Epilepsy and learning disabilities
Psychosocial aspects of epilepsy
Case studies
Out of the mouths of students
Prices
£60 per person for public sector and charity organisations
£75 per person for private sector organisations
This includes refreshments, lunch and a comprehensive delegate pack.
Find our more about this course here or call 01342 832243 ext 296 or email epilepsytraining@youngepilepsy.org.uk.
The booking form for training courses can be downloaded here.
At Plymouth Thursday 4 October 2012
Epilepsy Training for Healthcare Professionals
This day is aimed at healthcare professionals working with children and young people who want to learn more about epilepsy. It will be especially suitable for nurses working in schools, paediatrics, community and learning disability teams, practice ..., health visitors, CAMHS practitioners and GPs.
It will also be of interest to carers and therapists who want to learn more about the medical aspects of epilepsy.
During the day the following topics will be delivered either as a talk or within a workshop.
Basic facts about epilepsy
Seizure classification
Status Epilepticus and emergency treatment protocols
Misdiagnosis
Psychosocial and behavioural aspects of epilepsy
Issues for the young adult
Case studies
Prices
£60 per person for public sector and charity organisations
£75 per person for private sector organisations
This includes refreshments, lunch and a comprehensive delegate pack.
Find out more about this course here or call 01342 832243 ext 296 or email info@youngepilepsy.org.uk.
The booking form for training courses can be downloaded here.
At Plymouth Friday 5 October 2012
A Practical Approach to Childhood Epilepsy
A one-day course for Specialist Paediatric Trainees consisting of didactic teaching sessions and interactive workshops delivered by Paediatric Neurologists.
Topics covered on the day:
What is epilepsy?
Is it always epilepsy?
Fever and ...related seizures
Emergencies in epilepsy
Approach to paroxysmal events
Good, bad and ugly epilepsies
The role of investigations
Patient journey
Price
£25 – includes lunch and refreshments
To book a provisional place or if you require further information, please call 01342 831274 or email specialtytraining@youngepilepsy.org.uk
Spaces are limited and will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis.
Please reserve your place by
completing a booking form
At Neville Childhood Epilepsy Centre, Young Epilepsy, Lingfield Thursday 11 October 2012
Complex Epilepsy Conference for Professionals
Young Epilepsy and Matthew’s Friends are running a one day conference aimed at all professionals who work directly with families of children and young people with complex epilepsy in the community, who want to learn more about the condition and how it ...ects the child and the family. This will include paediatric and community nurses; learning disability teams; therapists; psychologists; community paediatricians; GPs with an interest in epilepsy; SENCOs; teachers; social workers and carers.
Topics covered on the day include:
Advances in complex epilepsy syndromes
Suitable treatment
Diagnosis and misdiagnosis
Latest treatments
Impact on the family
Risk of on-going epilepsy
Complex epilepsy case studies
Optimising services
Impact on learning and education
How to support the family
Changing society’s perspective
Early booking price of £80 if booked before 31 July, £100 for bookings made after 1 August.
Booking form now available or call 01342 832243 ext 296 to reserve your place.
Lively talks will be given by experts in the field of epilepsy including:
Prof Helen Cross, The Prince of Wales’s Chair of Childhood Epilepsy
Dr Sunny Philip, Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Dr Archana Desurkar and Dr Krishna Das, Young Epilepsy
Epilepsy specialist nurses and parents who have experience of living with complex epilepsy.
Venue
St John’s Hotel,
Warwick Road,
Solihull,
West Midlands
B91 1AT
www.stjohnssolihull.com. Phone direct – 0121 711 3000 – for discounted room rates if booked before 31 August 2012 (quote Young Epilepsy).
Ample free parking available.
At St Johns Hotel Solihull Friday 12 October 2012
Complex Epilepsy Information Day for Parents
Young Epilepsy and Matthew’s Friends invite you to their information day bringing together parents and carers to find out more about complex epilepsy and to meet other families.
Topics covered on the day include:
Advances in complex epilepsy ...ndromes
Suitable treatment
Support through the education system
Syndrome group discussions
Behaviour issues
Impact on the family
Price – £25 per person. Please call for discount rates for 2 or more.
Booking form now available or call 01342 832243 ext 296 to reserve your place.
Lively talks and workshops will be given by experts in the field of epilepsy including consultants, epilepsy specialist nurses and psychologists.
Venue
St John’s Hotel,
Warwick Road,
Solihull,
West Midlands
B91 1AT
www.stjohnssolihull.com. Phone direct – 0121 711 3000 – for discounted room rates if booked before 31 August 2012 (quote Young Epilepsy).
Ample free parking available.
At St Johns Hotel Solihull Saturday 13 October 2012
Epilepsy Emergency Medication Course
A one-day course for aimed at professionals working with children and young people, as well as parents who may be required to administer emergency medication. It will be suitable for professionals from a wide range of disciplines such as school nurses, ...achers, support workers, carers and many more.
There is also an afternoon-only option for those who have already attended other Young Epilepsy epilepsy training courses.
This course has been endorsed by Professor Helen Cross, The Prince of Wales’s Chair of Childhood Epilepsy and the Joint Epilepsy Council.
Prices
£95 (full day) or £55 (half day) per person for public sector and charity organisations
£140 (full day) or £85 (half day) per person for private sector organisations
This includes refreshments, lunch (full day option) and a comprehensive delegate pack.
Find out more about this course here or call 01342 832243 ext 296 or email epilepsytraining@youngepilepsy.org.uk.
The booking form for training courses can be downloaded here.
At Young Epilepsy Lingfield Monday 15 October 2012
Epilepsy Training for Healthcare Professionals
This day is aimed at healthcare professionals working with children and young people who want to learn more about epilepsy. It will be especially suitable for nurses working in schools, paediatrics, community and learning disability teams, practice ..., health visitors, CAMHS practitioners and GPs.
It will also be of interest to carers and therapists who want to learn more about the medical aspects of epilepsy.
During the day the following topics will be delivered either as a talk or within a workshop.
Basic facts about epilepsy
Seizure classification
Status Epilepticus and emergency treatment protocols
Misdiagnosis
Psychosocial and behavioural aspects of epilepsy
Issues for the young adult
Case studies
Prices
£60 per person for public sector and charity organisations
£75 per person for private sector organisations
This includes refreshments, lunch and a comprehensive delegate pack.
Find out more about this course here or call 01342 832243 ext 296 or email epilepsytraining@youngepilepsy.org.uk.
The booking form for training courses can be downloaded here.
At Young Epilepsy Lingfield Friday 2 November 2012
Epilepsy Training for Education and Social Care
This one day Childhood Epilepsy course covers the educational, behavioural and psychosocial issues that may accompany this condition.
This study day will be of particular interest to SENCOs, teachers, classroom assistants, support workers, carers, ... carers, social workers and Connexions personal advisors.
During the day the following topics will be delivered either as a talk or within a workshop.
Basic facts about epilepsy
Impact of epilepsy on learning and behaviour
Epilepsy and learning disabilities
Psychosocial aspects of epilepsy
Case studies
Out of the mouths of students
Prices
£60 per person for public sector and charity organisations
£75 per person for private sector organisations
This includes refreshments, lunch and a comprehensive delegate pack.
Find out more about this course here or call 01342 832243 ext 296 or email epilepsytraining@youngepilepsy.org.uk.
The booking form for training courses can be downloaded here.
At London Thursday 8 November 2012
Epilepsy Training for Healthcare Professionals
This day is aimed at healthcare professionals working with children and young people who want to learn more about epilepsy. It will be especially suitable for nurses working in schools, paediatrics, community and learning disability teams, practice ..., health visitors, CAMHS practitioners and GPs.
It will also be of interest to carers and therapists who want to learn more about the medical aspects of epilepsy.
During the day the following topics will be delivered either as a talk or within a workshop.
Basic facts about epilepsy
Seizure classification
Status Epilepticus and emergency treatment protocols
Misdiagnosis
Psychosocial and behavioural aspects of epilepsy
Issues for the young adult
Case studies
Prices
£60 per person for public sector and charity organisations
£75 per person for private sector organisations
This includes refreshments, lunch and a comprehensive delegate pack.
Find out more about this course here or call 01342 832243 ext 296 or email epilepsytraining@youngepilepsy.org.uk.
The booking form for training courses can be downloaded here.
At London Friday 9 November 2012
Epilepsy Emergency Medication Course
A one-day course aimed at professionals working with children and young people, as well as parents who may be required to administer emergency medication. It will be suitable for professionals from a wide range of disciplines such as school nurses, ...rs, support workers, carers and many more.
There is also an afternoon-only option for those who have already attended other Young Epilepsy epilepsy training courses.
This course has been endorsed by Professor Helen Cross, The Prince of Wales’s Chair of Childhood Epilepsy and the Joint Epilepsy Council.
Prices
£95 (full day) or £55 (half day) per person for public sector and charity organisations
£140 (full day) or £85 (half day) per person for private sector organisations
This includes refreshments, lunch (full day option) and a comprehensive delegate pack.
Find out more about this course here or call 01342 832243 ext 296 or email epilepsytraining@youngepilepsy.org.uk.
The booking form for training courses can be downloaded here.
At London Tuesday 20 November 2012
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