Conferences
After Meningitis Conference 2010
Wednesday February 17, 2010
Mitchell Library, Glasgow
A free conference that explored the impact of meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia.
On Wednesday February 17, the Meningitis Trust held its first Scottish conference at The Mitchell Library, Glasgow.
The conference looked at the wide range of after-effects and outcomes of meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia. It also highlighted the importance of specialist follow up and support, to help those affected rebuild their lives.
Delegates that attended include medical and public health staff, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers, medical and nursing students.
The stimulating and thought provoking afternoon benefited from contributions by;
Prof. Simon Kroll – Professor of Paediatrics and Molecular Infectious Diseases,
Imperial College and St Mary’s Hospital, and Medical Director of the Meningitis Trust.
Miss Mary Shanks – Surgical director of the Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme.
Dr Deborah Christie – Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Lead for psychological services University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Dr Jeff Lindsay – Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine and Andrew Sharp – Principal Prosthetist
West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre
Dr Ewan B Macdonald OBE – Head of the Healthy Working Lives Research Group and
Dr Sarah Mitchell – Programme Manager for the Delivery Framework for Adult Rehabilitation
Thank you to our supporters Pete Rowlands, Olivia Giles and Laura Vernett who shared their own experience of meningitis on the day.
Comments from the day…
“A very well organised conference with excellent speakers” Public Health Consultant
“Thankyou on behalf of myself and my students, the day was excellent” Nurse Tutor
“Quite an inspiration from everyone who spoke. And we have come back knowing so much more about the Meningitis Trust” Health Protection Officer
“The personal stories made me think more about clients needs for my future practice” Occupational Therapist
Download a copy of the conference programme here.
If you would like a copy of any of the presentations made on the day, please email
Susette Worgan-Brown susettew@meningitis-trust.org or call 01453 769032.
