14th May 2009
Epilepsy Scotland Conference
Epilepsy: Psychological and Social Wellbeing
Venue: Apex International Hotel, Edinburgh
Epilepsy Scotland are hosting a conference, chaired by Dr. Alan Carson, Consultant Neuropsychiatrist at Royal Edinburgh Hospital, which aims to examine the links between epilepsy and mental health; understand the needs of people with epilepsy in order to maintain good mental health and examine the service pathway for people with epilepsy and mental illness in Scotland. This is a full day event with some great speakers from neurology, psychiatry, neuropsychology, academia, nursing and the voluntary sector. There will be opportunity for discussion and debate, networking and learning.
The delegate rate is £100. To register please call Epilepsy Scotland on 0141 427 4911 or visit their website www.epilepsyscotland.org.uk and download a registration form.
Programme
| Shutting down: a personal story | Paul Scott Epilepsy Scotland Member |
| Chronic conditions and mental health | Tom Brown Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist, Glasgow |
| Epilepsy and psychological functioning | Gus Baker Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, Liverpool |
| Shutting down: a personal story | Susan Copstick Consultant Neuropsychologist, Glasgow |
| Epilepsy and psycho-social adjustment | Susan Copstick Consultant Neuropsychologist, Glasgow |
| Epilepsy, stigma and wellbeing | Ann Jacoby Professor of Medical Sociology, Liverpool |
| A) Wellbeing & the family | Michael Adair Epilepsy Scotland |
| B) Wellbeing & young people | Craig Blair Epilepsy Scotland |
| C) The voluntary sector’s role | Sam Whitmore Epilepsy Connections |
| D) The specialist nurse’s role | Irene Hamill Epilepsy Specialist Nurse, Glasgow |
| Pseudo-seizures and epilepsy | Roderick Duncan Consultant Neurologist, Glasgow |
| Self management and wellbeing | Susan Douglas-Scott Chief Executive Long Term Conditions Alliance Scotland |