Agenda 11am-4pm, more speakers to be confirmed
Speakers:
🎤🧠Ms Benedetta Pettorini, Consultant Paediatric Neurosurgeon, Alder hey Hospital, UK
🎤Mr Jonathan Spilsbury, Consultant Spinal Surgeon, Birmingham’s Children’s Hospital, UK
🎤Claire Cahill/Michelle Long- Scoliosis Advocacy Network
🎤Amanda Coughlan/Úna Keightley-Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Paediatric Advocacy Group
⚖️🎤Mr. Raymond Bradley, Senior Counsel of Malcomson Law
👥🎤Parents panel & discussion
Please note: Sensitive topics will be discussed on the day. It may be more suitable for child not to attend; however, we understand that childcare can be difficult to arrange and leave this decision to each parent’s discretion.
🎤🧠Ms Benedetta Pettorini, Consultant Paediatric Neurosurgeon, Alder hey Hospital, UK
🎤Mr Jonathan Spilsbury, Consultant Spinal Surgeon, Birmingham’s Children’s Hospital, UK
🎤Claire Cahill/Michelle Long- Scoliosis Advocacy Network
🎤Amanda Coughlan/Úna Keightley-Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Paediatric Advocacy Group
⚖️🎤Mr. Raymond Bradley, Senior Counsel of Malcomson Law
👥🎤Parents panel & discussion
Please note: Sensitive topics will be discussed on the day. It may be more suitable for child not to attend; however, we understand that childcare can be difficult to arrange and leave this decision to each parent’s discretion.
Who should attend?
This conference is aimed at parents/guardians who face challenges in accessing care:
Specifically, parents/guardians of children currently under a Children’s Hospital care (or recently discharged) for:
This conference is for parents and guardians whose children are or have been under the care of a children's Hospital.
It offers a space to share experiences, discuss challenges in accessing and navigating care, and explore ways to improve support for families. The focus is on constructive dialogue and positive change.
Due to the sensitive nature of discussions. This conference is not open to the general public.
Specifically, parents/guardians of children currently under a Children’s Hospital care (or recently discharged) for:
- Scoliosis
- Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus
- Orthopaedic conditions
- Paediatric Hip dysplasia care/surgery
This conference is for parents and guardians whose children are or have been under the care of a children's Hospital.
It offers a space to share experiences, discuss challenges in accessing and navigating care, and explore ways to improve support for families. The focus is on constructive dialogue and positive change.
Due to the sensitive nature of discussions. This conference is not open to the general public.
Location & Travel Info
📍 Location: O’Moore Suite, Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise
Eircode R32 KV20
The venue is close to Church Street Car Park & within walking distance of Portlaoise Train Station.
Eircode R32 KV20
The venue is close to Church Street Car Park & within walking distance of Portlaoise Train Station.
Hosted by
Scoliosis Advocacy Network |
Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Paediatric Advocacy Group |
Malcomson Law - Experienced in Health Law & Patient Representation |