Ankylosing Spondylitis Awarene

Bristol North National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society (NASS) are holding an Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) awareness event for people who are living with AS, their families and healthcare professionals, who would like to know more. The event will enlighten you on what AS is, current treatments, the roles of the different
health professionals and to meet other people diagnosed with AS.

Programme

• 18:45pm Registration & drinks
• 19:00pm Welcome / Introduction
• 19:05pm Update on AS –
  new research or treatments. Dr Creamer, Rheumatologist North Bristol NHS
  Trust
• 19:20pm· The importance of
  physiotherapy/hydrotherapy. Adam Waldram, Physiotherapist North Bristol NHS
  Trust
• 19:35pm
  Drugs management. Alison Bayliss, Specialist Rheumatology Nurse,
  North Bristol NHS Trust
• 19:50pm Break
• 20:05pm How NASS supports people with AS in the UK
• 20:20pm
  How Occupational Health can help. Jenny Phillpott, Rheumatology Occupational
  Therapy, North Bristol NHS Trust
• 20:35pm
  Mindfulness/Self-management of AS. Dr Kate Druett, Psychologist, North Bristol NHS
  Trust
• 20:50pm Closing Remarks

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