Complex Care in Focus: Mesothelioma Is the Landscape Changing

Event Overview

Mesothelioma presents unique clinical, legal and supportive care challenges, requiring healthcare professionals to remain informed about emerging treatments, current legislation and the lived experiences of those affected.

This face-to-face study day explores the changing landscape of mesothelioma care, bringing together expert speakers to examine diagnosis, treatment advances, ongoing research and the impact of asbestos exposure. Through both clinical insight and a powerful patient perspective, attendees will gain a broader understanding of the complexities of caring for people living with mesothelioma.

Designed for health and social care professionals involved in palliative and end of life care, the day will strengthen knowledge, encourage reflective practice and equip attendees with greater confidence to deliver compassionate, informed and person-centred care.

Who should attend:

This study day is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the care of people with mesothelioma or those providing palliative and end of life care working across acute NHS hospitals, hospices, care homes and community services, including

• Consultants and speciality doctors, clinicians,
• Clinical Nurse Specialists,
• Community and District nurses,
• GPs and Allied Health Professionals (AHPs),
• Advanced clinical practitioners,
• Social care professionals
• Community care workers

 Learning Approach

The day will be delivered through a combination of:

• Expert-led talks
• Interactive discussion
• Q&A sessions provide opportunities to ask questions throughout the day

Agenda

(As listed; speaker roles subject to confirmation)

• Welcome & Introductions
  by EOLP
• Asbestos awareness: What we need to know to inform and educate
  by Mr Greg Byrne, Managing Director, R B Asbestos Consultants Limited.
• Overview of Mesothelioma and Diagnosis
  by Dr. Christopher Craig, Respiratory Consultant Wythenshawe Hospital
• The ageing population and immunotherapy challenges/toxicity
  by Dr. Laura Cove-Smith, Consultant in Medical Oncology, The Christie and Wythenshawe Hospital
• Symptom Management
  by Dr. Ailsa Macarthur, Specialist in Palliative Medicine, St Lukes Hospice
• The role of the Specialist Solicitor
  by Steve Dickens, Leigh Day Solicitors
• Update on Talc Legislation and Claims
  by Brendan Tully
• Update on Mesothelioma Research: end of life care and bereavement in Mesothelioma
  by Mesothelioma Research Centre, Sheffield
• Mesothelioma and Me: A Patient’s Story
  by a Patient
• Final Comments & Evaluations
  by EOLP

Stands

• Cheshire Asbestos Society
• Mesothelioma UK
• Hugh James
• Fieldfisher
• Leigh Day
• Slater Gordon

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this study day, you will be able to:

• Describe the causes of mesothelioma and the relationship between asbestos exposure and disease development.
• Describe the symptom manaagement of patients with mesothelioma.
• Explain current approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of mesothelioma.
• Discuss emerging research and developments that are shaping the future of mesothelioma care.
• Recognise the impact of current legislation relevant to people affected by mesothelioma.
• Appreciate the lived experience of people living with mesothelioma and the importance of person-centred, compassionate care.
• Apply enhanced knowledge and understanding to support people with mesothelioma and those important to them throughout the palliative and end of life care pathway.

Programme Information

This event forms part of the Specialist Palliative Care Education Programme delivered by The End of Life Partnership.

Details

• Date: Thursday, 12th November
• Time: Full day, registration 8:30 am, 9:00am - 4:30 pm
• Suitable for: All Health and Social Care Professionals 
• Delivered: Face to face
• Location: The Hybrid Room, Crewe Alexandra Football Club, Crewe, CW2 6EB - https://maps.app.goo.gl/GXtvfbrqi1z3QNie8
• Refreshments: Lunch is provided.

Cost

• Funding: Fully funded for anyone working with Cheshire East Place
• Cost: £100 per person, outside of Cheshire East Place.

Location

Sponsors

We would like to thank our sponsors.