We look forwards to welcoming you to the CNR Clinical Networking Event: ‘How do we support people with neuro-disability to engage in physical activity and exercise?’

The World Health Organisation defines physical activity as "any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure". This can range from structured exercise programs to behaviour change initiatives to support people to be more active.  CNR is hosting presentations on innovative approaches that colleagues have implemented to support people to be physically active. 

Programme and speakers can be found under ‘more info’ tab.

Minor stroke minor problem: What we are missing, and rethinking follow-up care.

Jenny Crow, HEE/NIHR Integrated Clinical Academic Programme, Clinical Doctoral Research Fellow, Imperial College London.

Minor stroke accounts for up to half of all strokes. Patients admitted to hyperacute stroke units (HASU) typically have short hospital stays, are often considered to have made a full recovery at discharge and usually receive no structured follow-up beyond routine medical review. In acute settings, many are assessed as “back to baseline,” with limited opportunity to identify residual or emerging needs.

This talk presents findings from a mixed-methods feasibility study of an early, personalised follow-up intervention informed and shaped by clinical practice, patient involvement, and theory-based principles. The intervention provides structured, holistic reviews at 2 and 6 weeks post-discharge. I will outline the intervention development process, feasibility trial outcomes, and qualitative insights into patient experiences across the stroke pathway. Findings highlight important unmet needs after minor stroke and demonstrate the feasibility and acceptability of a personalised follow-up model to inform a future definitive trial.

Treating patients with Upper Limb Deficit: integrating research into practice

This two-day course provides an up-to-date overview of current research in treatment and rehabilitation options for neurological patients with upper limb deficit. The course looks at the practical, real-life translation of scientific evidence into clinical practice and discusses the ingredients that make an upper limb therapy effective.  Delegates will have the opportunity to trial novel devices and robotic technology.

Course lecturers are leading clinicians and researchers in the field of upper limb rehabilitation and include:

Professor Nick Ward, University College London

Fran Brander, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Kate Kelly, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Dr Ben Beare, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Other speakers to be announced!

Programme and speakers can be found under ‘more info’ tab. TBA

*In person event*

This event will take place in person on Thursday 25th & Friday 26th June 2026 with no online attendance option.