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We have had another good year with membership numbers staying high for Kent and our committee has been strongly supported and led by Cathy Kelly-Jones, our chairperson.

Our 2008 programme started with the AGM ‘Understanding Neuromuscular Disorders’ which was held in March at Medway Maritime Hospital, Gillingham. We tried a different format this year and started at 3:30pm followed by the AGM. We had a fascinating talk by Dr Michael Rose MD FRCP, consultant and honorary senior lecturer in neurology, Kings College Hospital, London and Joanna Reffin, senior I physiotherapist, Muscle Clinic, also from Kings College Hospital, London.

This was well attended and attracted therapists from other specialities as well as ACPIN members.

In April we hosted a study day on ‘Managing the post-neurosurgical patient in a district general hospital’ , and in June we ran a ‘Vestibular rehabilitation’ study day in conjunction with our neighbouring Sussex region . This was a practical and theoretical day and gave participants a chance to see the posturography equipment at Medway Balance Clinic.

Janice Champion

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