BPNS meeting - Friday 11 November 2016.
This will be an all day meeting starting at 10.00 and finishing around 17.30. The final programme (see also bottom of this page) will include the usual miscellaneous clinical case presentations. Guest speakers will be Dr Jeremy Bland on Ultrasound of peripheral nerves, and Dr Jordi Serra on Microneurography in diagnosis of small fibre neuropathy. RCP CPD approval has been granted.
The Annual General Meeting will be at 16.30 (open to members only).
The venue will be on the King's College Hospital campus at Denmark Hill, in the stunning contemporary surroundings of the new Fetal Medicine Research Institute. This has a purpose-built lecture theatre and is conveniently located one minute walk from Denmark Hill train station at 16-20 Windsor Walk, London SE5 8BB.
Travel directions: Denmark Hill is served by frequent direct trains from Victoria, St Pancras (and the Thameslink line), Overground services (including Clapham Junction and Whitechapel), and Bromley South. Parking is very limited (small car park on Denmark Hill at junction with Champion Park). From Denmark Hill train station turn right, then immediately right again into Windsor Walk, then straight ahead for 100 metres.
We encourage registration in advance by clicking Book Tickets at the bottom. Members should log in first to benefit from a reduced registration fee. Advance registration will close on Wednesday 2nd November. Registration on the day is possible but will incur a £5 surcharge. If you decide not to register in advance, please at least email secretariat@bpns.org.uk in advance to advise of your intention to attend so we know numbers for catering. We are grateful to our sponsors from the pharmaceutical industry for supporting this meeting.
The deadline for abstract submission is Friday 28 October [extended to 2nd November]. You must obtain written consent to present the case of any living patient - consent form is downloadable through the abstract submission link. If you wish to discuss a possible submission email robert.hadden[at]nhs.net.
There will be an informal dinner afterwards in a private room at a local restaurant within walking distance, the Crooked Well. Drinks are available at the bar until dinner is served at 7pm; we will finish by 9pm to allow time for travelling home. Cost £50 for three courses (fixed menu) including wine with the meal. If you wish to attend the dinner, please pay in advance (click here) by Wednesday 2nd November and email our new BPNS administrator Alex secretariat@bpns.org.uk to confirm your interest and any dietary preferences. The cost is only partially refundable if you do not attend.
Refund policy: Cancellation before the meeting registration deadline (midnight 2nd November) – full refund less £5 administration fee (registration or dinner). Cancellation after meeting registration deadline – meeting registration fee is non-refundable, dinner fee will be 50% refunded.
For any queries please contact Alex secretariat@bpns.org.uk. The local organiser is Dr Rob Hadden.