This one day workshop for patients runs alongside the world class BSR Rheumatology conference and gives you, the patient, an opportunity to hear from world class experts in sessions tailored to the patient experience.
This workshop aims to be interactive with question-and-answer sessions with physicians and healthcare professionals, supported by NRAS, NASS and Arthritis Care. You will learn about the latest information on medication and new treatments that can improve the quality of your daily life.
We are pleased to announce that the day will be opened by Professor Peter Taylor, Norman Collisson Professor of Musculoskeletal Sciences, Oxford University and Professor Iain McInnes, Director of the Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, University of Glasgow will close the day.
The workshop also gives you the chance to meet one another and share common experiences.
Reasons Why You Should Attend the BSR Patient Workshop
- Learn about current therapies from the medical community
- Meet people who want to take charge of their health, and their lives
- Build a support network and talk with others who share similar experiences
- Understand how to cope with the emotional challenges of living with rheumatological disease
- Develop strategies for staying motivated and learn how to become a more effective partner in your own health care
- Make new, long-lasting friendships
- Whether you are recently diagnosed or were diagnosed many years ago this event is a great way to connect with people with similar diseases and gain confidence from learning how others manage their disease and hear from world class experts in the field of rheumatology.
Fee: Registration is £10 + vat
To include: lunch access to the BSR charity village and healthy living area and full day workshop. Delegates also receive a ScotRail Conference Rover ticket which gives 5 days travel by rail within the Conference Zone between the SECC, the hotel district and the city centre and also allows 50% off rail fares throughout Scotland.
