18th June 2009

National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Workshop

Vocational Rehabilitation for People with Multiple Sclerosis

Time: All day event

Venue: National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London WC1N 3BG

Cost: £95 (includes lunch)

The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery is hosting a one-day introductory workshop aimed at occupational therapists working in vocational rehabilitation (VR) with people with Multiple Sclerosis. It would also be relevant for other patient groups with progressive neurological conditions. The focus of this day is maintaining the working role for this client group. The workshop guides the therapist through key resources in this area including:

• The current social and political climate
• Legal resources and the Disability Discrimination Act
• Current Research
• Fatigue Management in the context of VR
• Case studies for individual programmes
• Expert Panel: Question and Answer session

Through the sessions, you will be introduced to the key resources for maintenance of the working role with people with Multiple Sclerosis.

For more information, or to book a place, please email Christine Stephens-Volante or call 0845 1 555 000, extension number 723476.

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