Genomics and Adults with Learning Disabilities

Join us for an educational event designed for NHS healthcare professionals involved in the care of adults with a Learning Disability / Intellectual Disability. The event will focus on the evidence for genetic testing within the patient group, consider the current testing pathway, explore the challenges in completing testing in this patient cohort and consider how pharmacogenomics applies to adults with a Learning Disability.

Why Attend?

• Gain insights into the latest genomic testing for Learning Disability and the potential benefits for patient care
• Learn about the newly evolving field of Pharmacogenomics
• Consider how to develop or improve the genetic pathway within your clinical service 

Programme

The final programme will be released in due course. Expert speakers include:

• Sarah Wynn - Unique on Service user and family perspective for genetic testing
• Dharmisha Chauhan - Consultant Pharmacist
• CANDID - learning from the North West's Genomics Quality Improvement work 

Who should attend?

This event is open to all NHS healthcare professionals involved in the care of individuals with Learning Disability in both community and inpatient settings. 

Venue

• Location: De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, 61-65 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5DA
• Nearest Tube: Holborn
• Nearest Overground: Charing Cross, Kings Cross
• https://www.devere.co.uk/grand-connaught-rooms/meetings-events 

Registration

• Registration is free for everyone, however there are only 80 places available. There will be a waiting list if oversubscribed. If you register but are then unable to attend please inform us ASAP
• For more information or any queries, please contact us at: nt-gmsa@gosh.nhs.uk