ACPIVR Conference & AGM

Theme: Acute Vertigo

Venue: Lecture theatre 2- Teaching and Learning Centre- Edgbaston Campus- University of Birmingham- B15 2SB

We are currently confirming speakers for the event & will provide updates as they are confirmed.

The subjects we are planning to cover are:

• Anatomy Review - Dean Metz, Falls & Vestibular Specialist, South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
• Acute Vestibular Syndromes - Adult (including HINTs) - Dr David Herdman, St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Vertigo presentations in children + assessment tips - Dr Shankar Rangan, Consultant & Head of Department of Paediatric Audiovestibular Medicine, Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  
• Nytagmus Quiz - Dr Joanna Lawson
• A parents perspective - Traumatic Brain Injury - Judith Anderson, Lead Vestibular Physiotherapist, NHS Highland
• Acute Vertigo in TBI - Dr Rebecca Smith, NIHR Clinical Doctoral Research Fellow, Centre for Vestibular Neurology
• Physiotherapy Management of dizziness in mild TBI / Concussion - Jenny Davey & Sharon Smith (Walkergate Park)
• Case Studies 
• Members Poster Presentations

There will be a prize for the best poster. 

Key dates for Abstracts:
Abstract submission opens: 10th November 2023
Abstract submission closes: 31st March 2024
Abstract submission outcome notification: TBC

We have tried to keep the price as low as possible Student Members £25, Members £50, Non-members £100 (ACPIVR member discount codes will be provided by email from membership@acpivr.com, please check your junk/spam email & make sure we have an up to date email for you by signing in to the website). The discount codes are limited to one discounted ticket for each ACPIVR member.

Refreshments (tea, coffee and water) available on arrival and AM break (refreshments with biscuits), Lunch - Light finger buffet with juice and water, PM break (refreshments with biscuits) . Any dietary requirements please let us know.

Free wifi available throughout. 

This event is aimed at clinicians of all levels, with emphasis on clinically relevant research and promoting best practice.

This is also our Annual General Meeting which we request all ACPIVR members attending participate in. We will review our financial status  with our Treasurer's Report, elect  committee members and assign roles, give an update of plans for the year ahead and discuss any motions.