Annual LD Conference 2018

Annual LD Conference 2018

Friday 16 March 2018

BAWA, 589 Southmead Road, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7RG

8:30 / Registration and refreshments
9:00 / Welcome address
Session 1Chair:Dr Nathalie Leyland
9:15 / “Smart genetics - education for psychiatrists in learning disability”
Dr Peter Lunt, Clinical Advisor in Genetic Education, University of Plymouth & Former Clinical Geneticist, Bristol
09:55 / “People with learning disabilities and/or autism in the Criminal Justice System: prevalence, vulnerabilities and treatment programmes”
Professor Glynis Murphy, Professor of Clinical Psychology and Disability, Tizard Centre, University of Kent
10:35 / Refreshments
Session 2Chair:Dr Charlotte Boyer-Millar
10:55 / “A review of the pharmacological management of children presenting to a CAMHS Neuropsychiatry service”
Dr Lisa Burke, Consultant Child and Adolescent psychiatrist, CAMHS Neurodevelopmental clinic, Southwark,South London and Maudsley NHS trust
11:35 / “Challenging behaviour and people with intellectual disability: How does Positive Behaviour Support deal with mental health?”
Dr Peter Baker, Senior Lecturer in Intellectual Disability, Woodlands, University of Kent
12:15 / Lunch
Session 3Chair: Dr Suraj Perera
13:15 / “STOMP and Psychiatrists”
Dr Kenneth Courtenay, Consultant Psychiatrist in Intellectual Disabilities, Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust & Vice-Chair, Faculty of Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability, Royal College of Psychiatrists
13:55 / Parallel workshops:
“Working collaboratively to identify and meet physical health needs in people with Learning Disabilities”
Dr Alison Lerant, Consultant Later Life Liaison Psychiatrist Bristol Royal Infirmary & Dr Matt Hoghton, Clinical Lead in Learning Disability, Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP); Medical Director, Clinical Innovation and Research Centre (RCGP);GP Principle, North Somerset
“Case Studies : MCA / DoLS in practice”
Mr Dameon Caddy, MCA / DoLS Manager, People and Communities, North Somerset Council
“Developmental Milestones”
Dr Tom Allport,Consultant Paediatrician and Lead for Neurodisability, North Bristol NHS Trust
14:35 / Refreshments
Session 4Chair:Dr Aparna Wighe
14:55 / “Future directions for community LD services”
Dr Ashok Roy, Consultant Psychiatrist, Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust & Chair, Faculty of Intellectual Disability Psychiatry, Royal College of Psychiatrists
15:35 / “Role of rehabilitation in wider recovery pathways for people with intellectual disabilities”
Dr John Devapriam,Consultant Psychiatrist & Clinical Director, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust & National Professional Advisor, CQC.
16:15 / "Anxiety - Pearls and pitfalls"
Dr John Potokar, Senior Lecturer, University of Bristol and Hon Consultant in Liaison Psychiatry, BristolRoyalInfirmary
16: 55 / Closing comments

Standard £87.50 per delegate (non-refundable),

Family and carers £55.00 per delegate (non-refundable)

Places and workshop choices are limited and will be reserved on a first come first serve basis. To book and choose your workshops go to

Posters for audits, research and service evaluation projects are welcome. Please submit posters to by 9 March 2018. Any submission after this date will not be considered. Authors of selected posters will be notified in due course.

This conference can be eligible for 6 CPD points (subject to peer group approval).

This conference is organised by Dr Manash Chattopadhyay, Medical Lead, LD Service, AWP and colleagues.