10.50am

Opening of Meeting

Dr Patricia Jackson (Chairman DSMIG)

11am

Bridging the Gap - the Dublin experience in providing health care for people with Downs Syndrome throughout the lifespan.

Dr. Sheila Macken, Consultant in Developmental Paediatrics, The Children's University Hospital, Dublin
Dr. Jean M Dunn-Lane, Senior Physician, St Michaels House, Dublin
Ms Joan Murphy, Research Nurse Specialist, Department of Paediatrics, Trinity College at The National Children's Hospital, Dublin.

11.15am

Dementia in Downs Syndrome

Dr. Jeannette Tyrrell, Consultant Psychiatrist in Learning Disability, St. Michael's House, Ballymun, Dublin

12.00pm

Health assessment of older adults - what do people with Down's Syndrome want?

Dr. John Starr, Reader in Geriatric Medicine, Edinburgh

1.30pm

Discussion: Developing guidelines for adults with Down's Syndrome

2pm

Gynaecological Problems in women with Downs Syndrome

Dr. Carol Barry-Kinsella, Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist, The Rotunda Hospital, Dublin

2.30pm

Young Adults with Disintegrative Disorder in Down's Syndrome

Professor Vee Prasher, Associate Professor of Neuro-developmental Psychiatry, Monyhull Hospital, Birmingham

3pm

Tea and Business Meeting

• Feedback from Steering Group
• What's New
• Roundtable Discussion
• Case Studies