This popular AvMA conference is returning to Bristol in February 2026 to discuss and analyse the key areas currently under the spotlight in Cerebral Palsy and Brain Injury Cases so that lawyers are aware of the challenges required to best represent their clients. Full programme details available soon.
Programme:
09.00 Registration and refreshments
09.45 Chair’s Welcome and Introduction
Selena Plowden KC, Barrister, Guildhall Chambers
09.50 Current Issues in Cerebral Palsy Claims
Sophie Holme, Barrister, Guildhall Chambers
10.35 The Role of the Obstetric Expert in Cerebral Palsy
Mr Karan Sampat, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Darent Valley Hospital
- Identifying and managing risk factors for CP
- NICE guidelines to be aware of
- PROM (premature rupture of membranes)
- Main cause treatment/management
- Case studies
11.20 Refreshments
11.35 The Role of Imaging in the Diagnosis and Management of Cerebral Palsy
Dr Kieran Hogarth, Consultant Neuroradiologist, Royal Berkshire Hospital and Berkshire Imaging LLP
- Imaging modalities for Cerebral Palsy
- Timing of imaging
- Does imaging help predict the neurodevelopmental prognosis?
- Common problems in establishing causation
12.20 Lunch
13.20 Common Midwifery Themes in CP Claims
Elizabeth Laws, Founder & CEO, Medico-Legal Midwives Ltd
- HIE (numerous causes)
- Hypoglycaemia
- Sepsis
- Kernicterus
14.05 The Role of the Speech and Language Therapist in the treatment and rehabilitation of individuals with Cerebral Palsy/Brain Injuries
Sarah Gibbin, Consultant Speech & Language Therapist and Expert Witness, Arbor Neurorehabiliatation Services Ltd
14.50 Refreshments
15.05 Neonatology
Professor Karen Luyt M.B.Ch.B., PhD (Bristol), FRCPCH, Neonatal Medicine, University of Bristol
- Neonatal hypoglycaemia
- Stroke
- The role of brain cooling
15.50 The Role of Case Management in CP and Brain Injury
Susie Quinlan, Head of Case Management, ILS Case Management
16.30 Update on Costs Essentials for CP and Brain Injury Practitioners
Dominic Woodhouse, Advocate & National Training Manager, Partners in Costs
17.10 Close of conference
*Programme subject to change.
Sponsorship Opportunity:
AvMA CP Sponsorship Packages To secure your sponsorship/exhibition package please contact Ed Maycock, AvMA Head of Events – e-mail: conferences@avma.org.uk, Tel: 020 3096 1140.
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February 5, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm