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NADP Autumn Conference 2009

[Download conference notes] [Programme] [Venue information]

Theme: The Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT)

Target audience: newer and less experienced Disability Officers and assessors, though this may be of interest to those with more experience who are working with students who have very complex needs.

London - Monday 16th November 2009

Conference Notes

[Word icon] Download Conference Notes (MS Word .doc, 126 Kb).

Programme

This conference took a look at case histories for two students and introduced members of the Multi-Disciplinary Teams with an interactive discussion about the ways in which the various MDT members might contribute to the students' assessment of needs, design of support arrangements and on-going support.

Each case history was introduced by a Disability Officer outlining the kinds of issues which need to be addressed to support the students' needs and the appropriate multi-disciplinary team members which may include:

  • GP / Psychiatrist
  • Social Workers
  • Occupational Health Specialist
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Ergonomist
  • Psychologist/Psychotherapist/Community Psychiatric Nurse
  • Physiotherapist

[Word icon] Download Autumn Conference Programme (MS Word .doc, 42 Kb).

Time Program item
9.00 - 10.00 Arrival / Registration / Refreshments
10.00 An introduction from the Chair of NADP
10.15 - 11.15 Case History A - Presentation will be led by Deb Viney.
Introducing the members of the MDT for Student A:
  • Disability Officer: Deb Viney, SOAS
  • Physiotherapist and ergonomist: Bronwyn Clifford, Physio at Work
  • Student participant: Amy Lewington, PG research student, University of Greenwich
  • Occupational Therapist Margaret Gallaher, Lecturer in OT, Brunel University
  • Needs Assessor: Emily Bateman, West London Assessment Centre
11.15 - 11.30 Refreshment Break
11.30 - 12.30 Interactive Discussion about the ways in which the various MDT members might contribute to Student A's assessment of needs, design of support arrangements and on-going support.
  • suitable accommodation
  • personal care package and funding
  • academic support arrangements
  • specialist furnishings for the study-bedroom e.g. hospital style powered bed, hoists over bed / bath and showerchair; ergonomic chair and assistive technology
  • activities for maintaining arm and neck strength and holding own head up
  • activities to help to maintain swallowing reflexes
12.30 - 1.30 Lunch
1.30 - 2.30 Case History B
Introducing the members of the MDT for Student B:
  • Disability Officer: Dr Nicki Martin, London School of Economics
  • Psychologist with a specialism in Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Dr. Simon Wallace, Director of Scientific Development – Europe, Autism Speaks
  • Occupational Health specialist: Claire O'Brien, Imperial College
2.30 - 2.45 Refreshment Break
2.45 - 3.45 Interactive Discussion about the ways in which the various MDT members might contribute to Student B's assessment of needs, design of support arrangements and on-going support.
  • (1) in a hospital for people with learning disabilities and (2) a community placement with a specialist drug treatment service.
  • what information is needed from whom to permit a fitness to practice assessment?
  • what support may Jake need for his on campus activities?
  • what support might he need to manage his first two placements
3.45 - 4.00 Refreshment Break
4.00 - 4.15 Final Plenary
  • questions on these particular hypothetical cases
  • general questions on the role / activities of any of the professions represented

Venue

Leeds

Unfortunately, due to some circumstances outside of our control, we are no longer able to run this event in Leeds. The conference will still be running in London on Monday 16th November.

London

Holiday Inn Kensington Forum, 97 Cromwell Road, London SW7 4DN.

The nearest tube station is Gloucester Road which is two minutes walk from the venue. Parking is available at the venue (charges apply).

The conference will take place on the first floor via stairs or lift access. The conference and refreshment area has level access throughout.

Further information

For further information please contact:

NADP Ltd.
Moulton Park Business Centre
Redhouse Road
Moulton Park
NORTHAMPTON
NN3 6AQ

Tel./Fax: 01604 497933

Email: <admin@nadp-uk.org>