Uro-neurology Academy

Better quality of life through specialist understanding

Improving prevention, access to treatment, and support for people with bladder and bowel dysfunction and neurological disease to minimise its impact on their quality of life

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By clinicians, for clinicians

Developed by healthcare professionals with expertise in urology and neurological conditions, combined with a passion for improving patient's lives and their outcomes, this Academy seeks to share this expertise and passion with delegates from various backgrounds to transform both services and patient experiences.

Beyond books: practical, transformational education

Through use of complex cases, this Academy provides clear understanding of how bladder and bowel dysfunction can interact with and impact their condition including other symptoms, mental health, medications, and even disease progression, as well as with their broader lives including work and relationships, all greatly exceeding textbook-based learning.

Transferable model of learning

Drawing on 22 years of practically-applicable education and recent delivery of entirely virtual courses across several conditions, we are utilising the best of every aspect of our educational offering to develop this unique Academy.

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Better quality of life through specialist understanding

The impact that bladder and bowel symptoms have on people with neurological conditions is immense and can have a significant impact on quality of life, as well as on other symptoms and overall management of a person's condition.

Uroneurology Academy aims to improve care, support and services by deepening the understanding of the whole multidisciplinary team around prevention, causes, implications, and management of neurology-related bladder and bowel problems.


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20 Jun 2024 Posted in News

Addressing bladder and bowel challenges in neurological care: World Continence Week 2024

World Continence Week 2024 is here, bringing a vital opportunity to raise awareness about bladder and bowel issues, chronic pelvic pain, and other debilitating conditions. These challenges significantly impact the lives of patients, their families and carers, including those dealing with neurological conditions such as MS, Parkinson's, dementia, stroke, and brain or spinal cord injuries.

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Academy and faculty leaders

We are led and supported by experts with a variety of backgrounds across a range of disciplines. By bringing different passions to the Academy, they ensure we maintain a high quality of content and information across a diverse field of knowledge.

Prof Jalesh Panicker
Consultant neurologist
Ruth Stross
Head of nursing, Neurology Academy
Collette Haslam
Clinical nurse specialist in Uro-Neurology
Prof Siva Nair
Consultant neurologist
Sharon Gill
Lead nurse for neuro-urology
Liam Rice
Multiple sclerosis clinical nurse specialist
Altaf Mangera
Consultant urologist
Ian Beckley
Consultant urological surgeon
Dr Sheilagh Reid
Consultant urological surgeon
Rachel Dorsey-Campbell
Senior lead pharmacist
Prof Anton Emmanuel
Consultant gastroenterologist
Concetta Brugaletta
Clinical nurse specialist
Natalia Vasquez
Physiotherapist
Joan Bradley
Lead Nurse MS and Rehabilitation
Sue Thomas
Independent healthcare consultant & PPV member, NHSE neurology transformation CRG
Dearbhla Dempsey
Senior occupational therapist

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