Epilepsy Ireland National Conference 2017- Sligo
Event Information
Description
Epilepsy Ireland National Conference 2017 - Lets Talk about Epilepsy
Clayton Hotel, Sligo
10.30am-11.00am - Registration
11.00am-1.00pm - Panel of Speakers
Dr. Bryan Lynch -‘Top 10 things parents should know about their child’s epilepsy’
Consultant Paediatric Neurologist at the Children’s University Hospital, Temple Street
Dr. Kevin Murphy- ‘Top 10 things adults should know about their epilepsy’
Consultant Neurologist, Sligo Regional Hospital
Dr. Andrea Higgins ‘Top 10 things you should know about memory & epilepsy’
Senior Neuropsychologist, Bloomfield Hospital and Health Services, Dublin
Panel Q&A
1.00pm-2.00pm Lunch
2.00pm-4.00pm - Talks
ROOM 1: PARENTS
Let’s Talk about your child’s epilepsy
Dr Veronica Lambert, Senior Lecturer (Children’s Nursing),
School of Nursing and Human Sciences Faculty of Science and Health, Dublin City University
Maria Keegan - Medical Q&A for Parents
Paediatric Neurology Clinical Nurse Specialist Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin
Yvonne Owen - Transition to adult services, Epilepsy Ireland Transition Nurse Co-ordinator
ROOM 2: ADULTS WITH EPILEPSY
Let’s talk about your epilepsy
Dr. Naomi Elliott, Associate Professor, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College, Dublin
Paul Sharkey - Employment and Epilepsy, Epilepsy Ireland Training Manager
MEDICAL Q&A FOR ADULTS WITH EPILEPSY
Geraldine O’Rourke, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Sligo Regional Hospital
Cara Conway Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Sligo University Hospital
Conference Fee Includes:
Refreshments, lunch and conference pack.
Conference Fee (per person)
Epilepsy Ireland Members (Early bird rate*): €20.00
Non-members & Health Professionals (Early bird rate*):€30.00
* Early bird rate applies to bookings received before July 31st
After 31st July Rates: Epilepsy Ireland Members (standard rate): €30.00
Non-members & Health Professionals (standard rate):€40.00
Specialist Nurse Appointments
One to one nurse appointments can be booked in advance for the morning of Saturday 9th September by calling (01) 455 7500. Please note there is limited availability.
Parking Available. Wheelchair accessible