This cross-specialism conference is open to all allied health professionals with an interest in adults and paediatrics neuromuscular care.
This event is intended for health care professionals
This year’s conference will cover a broad range of important and timely topics, including rehabilitation management, mental health and rare conditions, housing adaptations, and condition-specific upskilling.
These sessions are designed to support professionals in expanding their knowledge and improving practice in these key areas.
This conference is CPD-accredited for 4.5 CPD hours
Attendees will also receive complimentary refreshments and a provided lunch.
In addition to the main programme, there will be opportunities for networking, allowing guests to connect, share ideas, and build professional relationships in a relaxed setting.
Frequently Asked Questions
09.45 – 10.00
Welcome and introduction
10.00 – 10.40
Speech and language therapy in neuromuscular conditions
Jodi Allen (University College London Hospitals NHS FT)
10.40 – 11.20
Nutrition management of neuromuscular conditions
Lola Lawal (University College London Hospitals NHS FT)
11.20 – 11.40
Coffee Break
11.40 – 12.20
Rehabilitation management of neuromuscular conditions
Dr Margaret Phillips (University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS FT)
12.20 – 13.00
Physiotherapy management of neuromuscular conditions
Ulrike Uta and Lynn Ward (Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre)
13.00 – 14.00
Lunch
14.00 – 14.40
Housing adaptations and accessibility
Sam Yates, father of a young adult living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy)
14.40 – 15.20
Mental health for people with rare conditions
Kym Winter (Rareminds)
15.20 – 16.00
Female manifesting carriers of Duchenne muscular dystrophy and Becker muscular dystrophy
TBD
16.00 – 17.00
Close and networking reception
This conference is aimed at allied health professionals wishing to upskill in the management of neuromuscular conditions.
The venue is fully accessible for wheelchair users, and accessible toilets are located at each floor. Please do contact us if you require a Changing Places Toilet or hearing loops.
The Studio is situated within Birmingham City Centre, within the Clean Air Zone. Free wi-fi is available at the venue.
7 Cannon Street, Birmingham, B2 5EP
+44 (0) 121 634 2800
We provide several coffee breaks and lunch as part of the conference. Please let us know in the registration form if you have any dietary requirements.
A map showing routes is provided by the venue.
By foot and train
The venue is 2 minutes walking distance from Birmingham New Street Station and the New Street Station Car Park, 5 minutes walking distance from Birmingham Snow Hill Station Car Park, and 8 minutes walking distance from Birmingham Moor Street Station. These stations serve various railway links across the country.
A video of walking directions from Birmingham New Street can be found on YouTube.
By Car
From the North via M6
Leave the M6 at jct 6 (signposted Birmingham East and Central) then follow the A38(M) for approx 2 miles. Continue forward onto A38 but keep left (do not go over the first flyover) and turn off A38 (signposted Bull Ring Shopping). At the roundabout take the first exit past the fire station. Follow James Watt Queensway for a quarter of a mile and turn right (signposted High Street parking). Follow Dale End and Albert Street Car Park Entrance on the left hand side.
From London and the South East via M40
At Jct 3A of the M40 take theleft hand lane and Join the M42(N) Exit the M42 at Jct 4. Take the second exit at the roundabout and follow A34 (Stratford Road) towards Birmingham for approx 9 miles. At the Camp Hill Circus roundabout take the second exit straight on and follow the B4100 past the Renault garage on the left up through Digbeth. The road bears left and right then passes St Martins Church – keep Bull Ring on your left and turn left onto Moat Lane. The road immediately bears to the right, stay in the left lane and take the second left onto Albert Street, High Street Car Park is immediately in front of you.
From the South West via M5
Leave the M5 at junction 1, turn right, the 4th exit, A41 Birmingham Road. Follow the A41 for three miles then keep left avoiding the flyover and at Holloway Head Roundabout take the ring road signposted A38(M) Go straight over first roundabout then turn right following signs for City Centre and Bull Ring Parking, Children’s Hospital. Follow New Town Row, keeping on the right to go under Lancaster Circus underpass. Follow James Watt Queensway for a quarter of a mile and turn right (signposted High Street parking). Follow Dale End and High Street Car Park Entrance on the left hand side.
By Air
From Birmingham International Airport, take a train from the airport’s own station and travel to Birmingham New Street Station.
The venue does not have any onsite parking, though they would recommend Birmingham Snow Hill Station Car Park, postcode B3 2BJ and Birmingham New Street Station Car Park, postcode B2 4ND. Both car parks are around a 5 minute walk from the venue.
If you are arriving by electric car and wish to charge during your visit, the venue recommends Zap Maps to locate compatible chargers for your vehicle. The postcode for our Birmingham venue is B25EP.
If you require a disabled parking bay, the closest disabled parking spot is on Waterloo Street which is just around the corner from Cannon Street. Attendees would need an Orange or Blue Badge. Birmingham City Council information for disabled parking can be found here.
If you have any further questions, please contact us at campaigns@musculardystrophyuk.org.
The registration window will be open until Friday, 3 October 2025, to allow adequate time to organise the conference.