MDUK Allied Health Professionals Conference 2025
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MDUK Allied Health Professionals Conference 2025

By Policy and Campaigns at Muscular Dystrophy UK

This hybrid conference is open to all allied health professionals with an interest in adult and paediatric neuromuscular care.

Date and time

Location

thestudio...

7 Cannon Street Birmingham B2 5EP United Kingdom

Agenda

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Welcome and introduction

10:00 AM - 10:40 AM

Speech and language therapy in neuromuscular conditions

11:20 AM - 11:40 AM

Coffee Break

11:40 AM - 12:20 PM

Rehabilitation management of neuromuscular conditions

12:20 PM - 1:00 PM

Physiotherapy management of neuromuscular conditions

2:00 PM - 2:40 PM

Housing adaptations and accessibility

2:40 PM - 3:20 PM

Mental health for people with rare conditions

3:20 PM - 4:00 PM

Female manifesting carriers of DMD and BMD (TBC)

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Close and networking reception

10:40 AM - 11:20 AM

Nutrition management of neuromuscular conditions

Good to know

Highlights

  • 7 hours, 30 minutes
  • In person

About this event

Health • Medical

This event is intended for healthcare professionals. It will take place both in-person and online.

This cross-specialism conference is open to all allied health professionals with an interest in adults and paediatrics neuromuscular care. Topics covered include rehabilitation management, mental health and rare conditions, housing adaptations, and condition-specific upskilling. Similar to previous conferences, we will be applying for the conference to be CPD-accredited.

Alongside our scheduled talks, for those attending in-person there will be complimentary refreshments and lunch available, as well as a networking opportunity for all delegates to socialise with one another.

The conference venue is fully accessible for wheelchair users, and accessible toilets are located at each floor. Please do contact us if you require a Changing Places Toilet or hearing loops, and any other accessible requirements.

We provide lunch and coffee breaks during the conference. Please do let us know if you have any dietary requirements.

The agenda provided is provisional and may be subject to change.

Frequently asked questions

Who is this conference for?

This conference is aimed at allied health professionals wishing to upskill in the management of neuromuscular conditions.

Where is the venue located?

The Studio is situated within Birmingham City Centre, within the Clean Air Zone. Free wi-fi is available at the venue. 7 Cannon Street, Birmingham, B2 5EP +44 (0) 121 634 2800 https://thestudio.co.uk/venues/birmingham/

How do I get to the venue?

The venue is 2 minutes walking distance from Birmingham New Street Station. A full direction can be accessed on https://thestudio.co.uk/venues/birmingham/map-directions/

Is the conference venue accessible?

The venue is fully accessible for wheelchair users, and accessible toilets are located at each floor. Please do contact us if you require a Changing Places Toilet or hearing loops. More information is available here: https://www.thestudio.co.uk/document%20store/BHX-Accessibility.pdf?_gl=1*4g943y*_ga

Are meals included, and can I order special meals?

We provide several coffee breaks and lunch as part of the conference. Please let us know in the registration form if you have any dietary requirements.

When will the registration close?

The registration window will be open until Friday, 3 October 2025, to allow adequate time to organise the conference.

Where can I get further information?

If you have any further questions, please contact us at campaigns@musculardystrophyuk.org.

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Oct 21 · 9:30 AM GMT+1