Best Practice in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
BACD Short Course
Join us for a practical one-day course on Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
The programme blends expert-led teaching with interactive workshops, covering everything from diagnosis and genetics to surveillance, red flags, and specialist referrals.
You’ll gain up-to-date insights into managing key complications, including vision problems, neurofibromas, scoliosis, pain, and neurodivergence, alongside clear guidance on when to refer on. The day also explores national service provision and offers case-based workshops on clinical management, service setup, and transition planning.
This course is designed to build confidence, sharpen clinical decision-making, and enhance secondary care provision for children and young people with NF1.
đź“… 09.00-16.30, Thursday 5 November 2026
đź“Ť RCPCH London
Cost ÂŁ150 per person includes all refreshments and lunch
The full programme will be available shortly. 5.5 CPD credits.
Aimed at:
- Senior Doctors in general paediatrics, community paediatrics and paediatric neurodisability seeing children with NF1 in secondary care;
- Senior Trainees in general paediatrics, community paediatrics, paediatric neurodisability or paediatric neurology who expect to see children with NF1 in their consultant practice;
- Specialist Nurses who support NF1 clinics
Summary of Learning Objectives
By the end of this study day, participants will be able to:
1. Strengthen Core Knowledge of NF1
- Understand the foundational science and clinical features of NF1.
- Recognise common and less typical clinical manifestations in children.
2. Apply National Surveillance Guidelines
- Gain confidence in following evidence‑based surveillance pathways.
- Know what to monitor, when, and how often in secondary care settings.
3. Manage NF1 in Everyday Clinical Practice
- Develop practical skills for managing NF1 across childhood.
- Understand approaches to supporting both children and their families.
- Learn how to identify scenarios requiring escalation or intervention.
4. Coordinate Care and Specialist Referrals
- Identify when patients should be referred to specialist NF1 or tertiary services.
- Improve decision‑making around multidisciplinary involvement.
5. Support Transition to Adult Services
- Learn best practices for transitioning adolescents with NF1 into adult care pathways.
- Understand what adult services expect and how to prepare young people and families.
6. Build Confidence Through Interactive Learning
- Apply knowledge through lectures and small‑group workshops designed to increase confidence in diagnosing and managing NF1 in secondary care.
Course Faculty
The Course Faculty is made up of paediatric nurses and paediatricians with expertise at either secondary or tertiary level, providing care for children and young people with NF1. They are representative of the different backgrounds of professionals involved nationally in this work.
Co-Chair: Dr Jill Cadwgan, Consultant in Paediatric Neurodisability, Guys & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Co-chair: Dr Catherine Tuffrey, Consultant Paediatrician, Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Tricia Barlow, Consultant Paediatrician, Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Zaby Bassi, Consultant in Paediatric Neurodisability, Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Ellie Day, Consultant Paediatrician, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Tracey Kenyon, Specialist Nurse, University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Katrina Kettle, Specialist Nurse, Guys & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Karine Lascelles, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, Guys & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Bina Mukhtyar, Consultant Paediatrician, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Mandy Myers, Paediatric Neurofibromatosis Clinical Nurse Specialist, Guys & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Ambika Rajesh, Consultant Paediatrician, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Grace Vassalo, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
