PoTS UK Masterclass – Back to Basics and New Insights

On Thursday 14th May, we held our PoTS Masterclass – Back to Basics and New Insights, an incredible opportunity to educate healthcare professionals, share knowledge, and raise awareness of PoTS, helping to improve understanding, care, and support for patients.

The day brought together a fantastic multidisciplinary audience, including:

• 230 doctors
• 70 nurses
• 60 physiotherapists
• 30 occupational therapists
• 15 cardiac physiologists
• 13 osteopaths
• alongside psychologists, students, charity representatives and many others with an interest in improving PoTS care.

Attendees heard from PoTS expert Prof Satish Raj, who delivered a fantastic session on medication in PoTS. During the rest of the morning, we explored lifestyle management and considered what current services for PoTS patients look like, including the roles of primary, secondary and tertiary care. We also highlighted the vital role of the PoTS Nurse and took part in an interactive discussion on the barriers to delivering services for patients, as well as potential solutions.

The day continued with research updates and insights, ending with an engaging audience discussion on future research priorities in PoTS.

We were privileged to hear from an outstanding line up of PoTS specialists – Prof Satish Raj, Dr Lesley Kavi, Dr Nick Gall, Dr Mowenna Opie-Moran, Dr Helen Eftekhari and Prof Valeria Iodice. The day also included a recorded message from Cat Smith MP and was kept running seamlessly by trustee, Michaela Nuttall.

We were also delighted to welcome Long Covid Kids, Long Covid Support and Mast Cell Action, who attended the event and shared valuable insights into associated conditions commonly seen alongside PoTS.

We were overwhelmed by the positive feedback and would like to say a huge thank you to all our speakers, attendees and partner associations for making the day such a success.

Events like this simply would not be possible without your amazing donations and fundraising. Every pound raised helps us educate healthcare professionals, raise awareness, and improve support for the PoTS community.

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Thank you for helping us make a difference and for supporting PoTS – Back to Basics and New Insights.