AHP Education Day 2026 - Focus on FND

Join us for our 2026 Allied Health Professional Education & Networking Event hosted by the South Paediatric Neurosciences ODN.

Focusing on Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), the day will give you the opportunity to learn more about FND and approaches to therapy.

You will have the opportunity to network with your peers and to discuss and troubleshoot case studies.

Lunch and refreshments included.
Ample free parking available.

Agenda now confirmed!
Registration & Refreshments from 0845

Session 1      0915 - 1110
Introduction & Updates from the Network	Jen Smith - Lead AHP for PNS ODN   Jo Powell - Lead Nurse for PNS ODN
Diagnosis & Mimics	Dr Andrea Whitney - Consultant Paediatric Neurologist University Hospital Southampton    Dr Andrew Mallick – Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Update on Research	Dr Leah Morris, PhD – Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy, University of West of England
Psychological frameworks and formulation for FND	Royston Hall – Neuropsychologist- Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Coffee Break
Session 2      1130 - 1310
Neurodiversity in FND and Chronic Pain	Konrad Jacobs – Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Oxford University Hospitals
Gloucester Persistent Physical Symptom (PPS) Service	Anna-Marie Tandy - CYP Physiotherapist, Gloucester  Dr Nicky Hardy - Clinical Psychologist, Gloucester
Learning points from 8 years of Function First - a paediatric complex symptoms service	Johanna Lord - Senior Paediatric Physiotherapist, Brighton  Julia Krikman – Senior Occupational Therapist, Brighton
Expert Pannel Q&A
Lunch Break
Session 3      1400 - 1630
Case Study Introductions
Group Work	Facilitated by speakers - Royston Hall; Johanna Lord & Julia Kirkman; Anna-Marie Tandy & Nicky Hardy; Konrad Jacobs
COFFEE
Group work feedback
Reflections from the day	PNS ODN Team