Events & Seminars

The Past, Present & Future - Introduction to PTSD for professionals.

This event is brought to you by A J Case Management and Lanyon Bowdler, both of whom are members of the Armed Forces Covenant.  Training is being delivered by Defence Medical Welfare Service. 

Course Objectives

• Understanding what PTSD is and how it differs from other mental health issues
• Effects of PTSD - primary, secondary and tertiary
• Recognising PTSD
• Related issues
• Treatment options
• Treatment outcomes to include risks if no treatment and impact on other rehab
• Getting help and available resources
  

Hosted by Louise Howard of Lanyon Bowdler

Louise Howard is an associate solicitor with over ten years litigation experience. She has a particular interest in military claims and psychiatric injury. A keen believer in rehabilitation, Louise works closely with local agencies brought together by the Armed Forces Covenant to assist in support for the armed forces community.

Speakers include;

Missy L. Sell CNS, SANE, CFRN, FP-C, MIW Mental Health First Aid England Instructor

Missy Sell has spent her entire career in the medical field in one aspect or another, and most of that time educating others. She works full time for St. John and Red Cross Defence Medical Welfare Service.

Mark Perryman MStJ Training Manager & Mental Health First Aid Instructor

Mark Perryman served in the Royal Air Force and Royal Auxiliary Air Force as a medic. Working in primary, secondary care, and aeromedical evacuation as a Flight Medic. He has also been a civilian paramedic in ground and air roles.

Matthew Bispham MC

Matthew Bispham MC served 12 years as a Royal Marine before medical discharge as a result of PTSD. Matt was awarded the military cross for his bravery on his first tour of Afghanistan in 2007. His experiences on tour led to the development of PTSD and eventually led to his medical discharge. Matt will be discussing adjustment to living with PTSD.

Cost:  £95.00.  Includes buffet lunch and refreshments.

Transport:  Frankwell carpark is located opposite the venue (pay and display).  By tain: 10 minute walk from Shrewsbury train station.  

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This event will provide a unique networking opportunity to anyone providing treatment, care or support to adults or children affected by brain injury in Shropshire and the surrounding area.

There will be short presentations from guest speakers;

• Dr Selina Holmes, Lead Clinical Psychologist,
Community Neuro Rehabilitation team at
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust.

• Kelda Wood, Founder and Programme Lead at
Climbing Out. Former GB Para Canoeist and the
first adaptive person to row the Atlantic solo.

Brain injury survivors, family members or carers are
welcome to attend.

Stuart Chacksfield will introduce our guest Oswestry farmer, Malcolm Roberts, and the panel of experts made up of Jon Ollier from Baldwins, Brian Evans from Lanyon Bowdler, Karen Hamer from Barclays Bank and Richard Corbett from Roger Parry & Partners.

Malcolm will be testing the panel with some challenging questions around the topics of succession planning, diversification, making tax digital and cyber fraud.