Dravet Syndrome UK is an independent UK charity (registration number 1128289) dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults living with Dravet Syndrome and other related genetic sodium channel epilepsies through medical research, education and awareness and appropriate support.
Dravet Syndrome is a catastrophic neurological condition causing severe seizures alongside other conditions such as learning disability, ataxia and autism.
Family and Professional Dravet Conference
Saturday 17th November 2012
The Park Royal Hotel, Warrington Cheshire
This one-day conference is aimed at families and professionals and aims to bring delegates the most up to date research, advancements and information on Dravet Syndrome.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Professor Helen Cross. The prince of Wales’s Chair of Childhood Epilepsy UCL – Institute of Child Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London & Young Epilepsy, Lingfield, Surrey.
- Professor Sanjay Sisodiya. Professor of Neurology – UCL Institute of Neurology, London.
- Dr Elaine Highes. Paediatric Neurosciences Dept. Kings College Hospital, London and Paediatric Neurology Dept. Evelina Children’s Hospital, London.
- Dr Sameer Zuberi. Consultant Paediatric Neurologist – Royal Hospital for Sick Kids, Glasgow
To compliment the main presentations round table discussions will be held on topics such as mainstream schooling, further education, transition, sibling support and first aid.
A full itinerary will be available soon but delegates are advised to book early to avoid disappointment.
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