In 2016, the spinal cord injury community were devastated by the unexpected and sudden passing of Professor Paul Kennedy. Paul was a leading clinical psychologist and researcher. He combined vision, knowledge and enthusiasm with his passion to promote and develop quality SCI management, and founded MASCIP in 1998 to support all professionals involved in the patients’ journey. He believed MASCIP […]
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Still need to book your place? Email: mascipsecretary@hotmail.co.uk Get it into your diary! Have you booked your study leave for your next Spinal Cord Injury course? Bridging the Gap: 17-19th September and 15th-17th October – 3 day acute and rehab modules on physiotherapy management of SCI adults Not just a fracture: 4th October – acute SCI nursing study day Care of the paralysed person in […]
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Want to keep yourself up to date? Check the recently added items on the MASCIP website: The new MASCIP vocational guidelines The new SCI exercise guidelines (under health and fitness) New paediatric guidelines: managing childhood onset Spinal cord Injury and using electrical stimulation in paediatric neurodisability Plan ahead and book your place on the 20th Annual MASCIP conference ‘BELOW THE BELT’ 22nd November 2018 Burleigh Court, […]
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Think you can help MASCIP and our members? Why not join the MASCIP Committee? MASCIP is seeking new committee members from SCI Centres. There is currently under representation from SCI Centres, which needs to be addressed to meet the constitutional requirements. New committee membership helps drive MASCIP towards its objectives and aids ongoing development of the organisation. The job description […]
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63+ keynote presentations will be streamed LIVE and free over the four days of NSpine 2017. Click here to watch the live stream Please see the full list of speakers and topics for the NSpine live stream below: Day 1: Monday 12 June – Live from Lecture Theatre 1 Clinical Keynotes 08:45 Welcome & Chair, Bronek Boszczyk 09.00 From Harrington […]
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2016 MASCIP Conference Feedback Summary 16th November 2016 Title: ‘Contending with complexity’ IMAGO centre, Loughborough University Get it into your diary! 19th Annual MASCIP Conference 23rd November 2017 Title: ‘Ages and Stages in Spinal Cord Injury’ IMAGO centre, Loughborough University The Paul Kennedy Bursary MASCIP is establishing an ongoing bursary in the memory of Paul Kennedy. The Paul Kennedy ‘Making a […]
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Paul Kennedy I think we were all devastated and shocked by the sudden loss of Paul Kennedy. It certainly hit me hard as both a colleague and friend.for over 25 years. He was an inspirational and visionary professional who saw what was needed, how it could be achieved and then went on to ensure it was delivered. He provided evidence […]
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Happy anniversary And the winner is… The 2016 Winners of SIA’s Rebuilding Lives Awards were announced at a ceremony in June. The awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of people in the spinal cord injury community. What’s on? Have you got the latest SCI related courses and conferences in your diary? Have a look at the calendar […]
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The nomination period for SIA’s 2016 Rebuilding Lives Awards is closing soon! Make your nominations here Nomination period is open until 29th February MASCIP membership and conference supports NMC Revalidation: From April 2016 all nurses and midwives will have to revalidate to maintain their registration with the NMC, this will encourage nurses to reflect on their practice and demonstrate that […]
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The first MASCIP ‘shared practice event’ took place on 4th Feb 2016 at the Milton Keynes Conference Centre. It was kindly sponsored by ICCM. The topic being shared was ‘patient education’ and attendance was fantastic. All but 2 of the spinal units were represented as were most of the spinal cord injury charities. The session was very positive with everyone […]
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