We are delighted to announce that we will be holding a second “Medicine and Me: Hepatitis C” half-day conference in conjunction with the Royal Societ

Dear Patient Association Member



We are delighted to announce that we will be holding a second “Medicine and Me: Hepatitis C” half-day conference in conjunction with the Royal Society of Medicine in May 2011 as part of our tenth anniversary celebrations.



‘Medicine and Me’ conferences, initiated and developed by the Royal Society of Medicine, are specifically designed to bring together healthcare professionals and patients, their families, carers and advocates to discuss current management and research issues of a particular condition so that each can learn from the other.



‘Medicine and Me: Hepatitis C’ aims to provide an interactive forum in which the patient’s voice is given top priority. The meeting provides an opportunity for healthcare professionals to hear first hand from patients and their families about their experiences and concerns and for patients to hear about the latest treatment and research by questioning the experts in an informal environment.



Using a mix of both patients and professionals to give their views, some of the themes we are currently considering include:



· The complexity of the hepatitis C virus, what we do know and what we don’t

· Changes to support and care of patients (eg home delivered care, support meetings at their hospital)

· Preparing for and managing treatment

· Managing life with HCV

· Post treatment challenges

· New treatments on the horizon



We want to ensure that your voice is heard, so whether you are a patient or a professional, we would love to have your suggestions on topics you would like covered, or speakers you’d be interested to hear and we will do our best to incorporate your ideas.



If you would like to share your ideas and take advantage of this unique opportunity to contribute to, or take part in, a debate around the latest issues concerning hepatitis C, please email administration@hepctrust.org.uk

or call Karine on 0207 089 6220. Please note we need your contributions by Friday 24th September.



With best wishes



The Hepatitis C Trust