Online Fatigue Conference

Following the success of Fatigue 2023, we are back for another event filled with all things fatigue.

Persistent fatigue, whatever the cause, can have a significant impact on people’s work, relationships and lifestyle.

Our conference will offer varied expert perspectives on fatigue and discuss what interventions can be effective.

Relevant to clinicians, employers, occupational health providers, claims assessors in the income protection market, and people with a fatigue condition themselves.

9:30: Welcome and Housekeeping

9:40: Emma Duress: Professor in Rheumatology and Psychology At University of the West of England

Understanding Fatigue in Inflammatory Arthritis: Historical and Current Perspectives on Prevalence, Presentation, & Measurement

10:40: Heather McLellan: Mentor & Physiotherapist, Director HKM22 Consulting – Balancing blood cancer, the associated fatigue & work demands: Strategies for coping and Thriving

Beverly Knops: Executive Manager Vitality360 & Specialist OT – Exploring the depths of fatigue in burnout; causes, effects and recovery

11:25: Alex Westcombe: Specialist Clinical Psychologist Vitality360 – Sleep and fatigue; Understanding their interplay and impact on daily life

Emily Cochrane: Clinical Exercise Physiologist Director of Exphysem – Prevalence of Fatigue in Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) A Biological Perspective and POTS-Specific Management Strategies

12:15 – Lunch

13:15: Maxine Haylock: Specialist Occupational Therapist Vitality360 – Factors Influencing Fatigue: A Multifaceted Approach to Personalised Interventions and Strategies

14:05: Sue Luscombe: Specialist Dietician Vitality360 – A Clinical Dietitian’s Perspective: The current thinking about ultra processed food

Amanda Mason : Careers & Employment Consultant Vitality360 – When it’s time to change careers: making informed decisions for a healthier future with fatigue

14:50: Hannah Ensor: Director of Stickman Communications – Navigating Conversations: Effectively Communicating About life with Invisible Fatigue Symptoms

Jessica Sands: Founder Director of Vitality360 & Specialist Physiotherapist – Rehabilitation in Focus: Insights Through Specific Case Stories (TBC)

Reflections and close 16.00

Cost: £75