About
This year's conference features an innovative hybrid format, combining the best of both in-person and virtual experiences. Attendees have the opportunity to join us in person at RCPCH in London or participate remotely from the comfort of their own locations.
The event presentations will be made available for viewing on this page following the event.
RCPCH has approved this activity for CPD in accordance with the current RCPCH CPD Guidelines.
You can register for the event. Delegates can then log in (with the same email address as used for registration) to our Conference platform.
Conference highlights
- Engaging presentations and workshops - Gain valuable insights from leading professionals in epilepsy care. Check out our comprehensive programme below to explore our exciting line up.
- Poster exhibitions and booths - View posters submitted by your peers in the field of epilepsy. Read about quality improvement case studies, innovative interventions, and novel ideas in epilepsy care. Whether you're attending virtually or in-person, you can also explore our booths, where you can connect with our stakeholders and colleagues.
- Virtual accessibility - For those unable to attend in person, our virtual platform will provide a full immersive and interactive experience, ensuring that everyone can participate.
Conference programme
| Time | Talk | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 - 10:30 | Registration and refreshment (in-person attendees only) | |
| 10:30 - 10:45 | Welcome and introduction | Dr Suresh Pujar, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist |
| 10:45 - 11:20 | Epilepsy12 Youth Advocates |
Emma Sparrow, Head of Children, Young People, & Engagement, RCPCH |
| 11:20 - 12:00 | Epilepsy12 Audit Update | Dr Colin Dunkley, Consultant Paediatrician & Epilepsy12 Clinical Lead |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Break | |
| 13:00 - 13:15 | EQIP Update | Melanie David-Feveck, EQIP Project Manager, RCPCH |
| 13:15 - 13:45 | Mental Health Screening | Dr Sophie Bennett, Clinical Psychologist Dr Isobel Heyman, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr Ingram Wright, Consultant Paediatric Neuropsychologist |
| 13:45 - 14:15 | NHS England CYP Transformation Programme | Dr Jaffer Ismail, Senior Policy Manager, Children and Young People's Transformation Programme |
| 14:15 - 14:45 | Break | |
| 14:45 - 15:15 | Genomics Workshop | Dr Amy McTague, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist Dr Bina Mukhtyar, Consultant Paediatrician Dr Alasdair Parker, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist Nicole Bateman, Parent Representative |
| 15:15 - 15:35 | OPEN UK Update | Dr Richard Brown, Consultant Paediatrician & OPEN UK Working Group Chair |
| 15:35 - 15:45 | Conclusions and Close | Dr Suresh Pujar, Consultant Paediatric neurologist |
Posters
Posters will be made available for viewing on this page following the event.
Contact
The Epilepsy12 project team members are available to respond to any related queries at epilepsy12@rcpch.ac.uk or on Tel: 020 7092 6157.