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LONDON MEETING SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER, ST THOMAS' HOSPITAL

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#1 Mon, 11/08/2014 - 22:22
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LONDON MEETING SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER, ST THOMAS' HOSPITAL

OUCH CONFERENCE – ST THOMAS' HOSPITAL, LONDON; SUNDAY OCTOBER 19th 2014

 

We are delighted to announce our next meeting will take place on October 19th 2014, in London in the Governors' Hall at the world renowned St Thomas' Hospital by kind permission of Guys & St Thomas Hospitals Trust, Dr Adnan Al-Kaisy Clinical lead and Consultant in Pain and Neuromodulation and Dr Giorgio Lambru, consultant neurologist of St Thomas' Hospital Headache Team. This will be a very special meeting as we have some topline speakers.

 

Speakers so far confirmed are:

 

Professor Peter Goadsby, our patron and director of the Welcome Trust Neuroscience research facility at Kings College Hospital;

 

Dr Giorgio Lambru, Consultant Neurologist and Lead of the Headache Service at Guy’s and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust;

 

Dr Adnan Al-Kaisy, Clinical Lead and Consultant in Pain Medicine and Neuromodulation at Guy’s and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust;

 

Dr Anish Bahra, Consultant Neurologist, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and Whipps Cross Hospital;

 

Professor Lance McCracken, lead psychologist at INPUT Pain Management Centre at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and Professor of Behavioural Medicine at King’s College London;

 

OUCH Trustee Peter May

 

The conference will be focused on different aspects of cluster headache, including the clinical presentation and diagnostic challenges, the burden and disability related to cluster headache, the current medical and surgical treatments, besides the future of cluster headache management, including a new integrated approach to treating cluster headache sufferers. There will be drop in sessions where members can discuss issues with trustees and officers.

 

The day will start at 9.00 am and the final event of the day will be a Question and Answer session with all the experts – your chance to ask a burning question of the best headache experts in the UK and indeed, even the world! The day will end around 5.00 pm.

 

Because of the very high quality and number of speakers, tickets for this meeting will be limited to two per application, but if you have a higher ticket requirement, please contact info@ouchuk.org

 

You can book at www.ouchuk.org

Thu, 14/08/2014 - 20:02
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Well, that was well received wasn't it? ;)

Thu, 14/08/2014 - 20:54
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well I am keen togo but too early yet to book. If possible would be keen to have some info regarding the DLA to PIP for cluster patients I was wondering is it forms to complete and a interview with a ATOS Dr ?

Thu, 14/08/2014 - 23:26
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Aw Val! Well tickets bought and hotel booked so Peter and I are coming! Looking forward to it, been to a few before but there is always something new to learn! 

Fri, 15/08/2014 - 08:39 (Reply to #4)
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It's always great to go and get to know members you haven't met before and there is always more to learn.  Can't wait to see everybody :)

 

Dorothy

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Fri, 15/08/2014 - 08:45 (Reply to #5)
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David,you should book ASAP. This has proved to be the fastest selling meeting we've ever had. Regarding PIP's et al,ring Neurosupport and ask for the benefits adviser.

Colin Allen

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Fri, 15/08/2014 - 10:59
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colin thanks

Sat, 23/08/2014 - 21:45
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Hi how do I get a ticket please

 

Angie

Sun, 24/08/2014 - 08:49 (Reply to #8)
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You can book on line,Angie. If you would prefer to pay by cheque,send an email to info@ouchuk.org.

Colin Allen

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Mon, 01/09/2014 - 11:29
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Fraser and I will be there, and looking forward to meeting you all.

Arise and be all that you dreamed.

Wed, 01/10/2014 - 08:32 (Reply to #10)
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This meeting is nearly fully subscribed. If you want to book,I would suggest you do so as quickly as possible.

Colin Allen

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Mon, 20/10/2014 - 21:36
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Well the  meeting was a resounding success - we were fully booked and 180 people took prt in the biggest ever gathering of cluster headache sufferers in the world - and the Professor got us to 'Stand up for Cluster headache' and took a picture of the audience which he posted on Twitter!  Excellent speakers, wonderful venue, report to follow in Chit Chat soon.

 

Val. ;)

Tue, 21/10/2014 - 10:00 (Reply to #12)
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It was brilliant!  What a day - everything we could have hoped for and more.  It was great meeting more of our members!  Even to just stand there and look at so many of our cluster family gathered together in one place was very moving. The speakers were all excellent as always and the Professor was the icing on the cake.  He certainly knows how to coin a good catchphrase too :love:with "Stand up for Cluster Headache" I'm sure it's going to catch on!

Dorothy

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Tue, 21/10/2014 - 13:11 (Reply to #13)
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Thanks to everyone who made Sunday such a great day.  I always learn so much at the meetings and today I'm trying to relax and listen to my mind with my arms folded whilst standing up for cluster headaches...... it takes some doing!!

Tue, 21/10/2014 - 23:01
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the 3rd time i have been to an OUCH day and the best yet, everything was excellent from the venue, food, speakers and arrangements well done and thank you for all behind the scenes in setting the up wonderful.

had to leave a little early so never got a chance to thank mike, val and co in person other than feedback sheet.

Wed, 29/10/2014 - 20:17
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I had a fantastic day despite illness. Really enjoyed meeting some of you guys like we were long-lost friends, and I learned a lot. Most of all, I left the day with a whole new feeling of HOPE. So thank you!

Arise and be all that you dreamed.

Thu, 30/10/2014 - 08:16 (Reply to #16)
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That's great Chloe - just what it's all about:)

Dorothy (Trustee)

Thu, 30/10/2014 - 12:55
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...some?
Biggrin

Fri, 31/10/2014 - 07:54
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I thought it was our best meeting ever. It took two years to get off the ground but really was worth it.

 
 
 
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