Consultancy work

The Encephalitis Society can offer a Consultancy Service to professionals, organisations or communities providing services for those affected by encephalitis and its consequences. Our Consultancy Service is a bespoke service and is delivered by our Chief Executive, who has over a decade's experience in delivering this type of consultancy work.

Currently we are working with Just: Health PR and Baxter forming part of a Tick-borne Disease European Working Group, with a view to raising awareness and promoting preventive measures.

"Thank you for your attendance at the Tick-borne Diseases Steering Committee meeting on Friday, 26th April. It was a pleasure to meet you in person and to benefit from your insight and interests. We had a very lively discussion with a lot of new ideas to explore. We very much hope to be able to work with you to take some of these ideas forward."

In 2011 we worked with the Cherokee Indian Hospital in Cherokee, North Carolina to assess and make recommendations for their community in terms of understanding the needs of those affected and improving services in order to best meet their needs. As well as assessment we provided lectures, symposiums and provided a televised address to their Tribal Council and wider community. Following our visit, they wrote:

"On behalf of the Cherokee Indian Hospital and the Health and Medical Division of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Nation, I would like to extend my thanks to the Encephalitis Society for allowing and supporting your consultative visit....I would like to thank you individually for offering your help and support to the community and for the personal sacrifice that you made to come across the big pond to work with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Nation. We remain hopeful that this is just the beginning of a long and fruitful partnership." (June 2011)

Lecturing/Presenting/Public Speaking/Interactive Workshops

The Encephalitis Society has a vast experience of presenting educational media to both lay and professional audiences. Presentation and workshops are bespoke and created according to need. A wide range of topics can be covered, and have in the past included:

What is encephalitis?
Diagnosis and management of encephalitis
Recovery and rehabilitation from encephalitis
The role of peer group support in recovery from neurological illness/disability
What happens when neurology goes home?
The work of the Encephalitis Society

If you are interested in our presentations, lectures or workshops, please contact us.

Latest

The Global Challenge of Vector Borne Diseases

Examine the global challenge of vector-borne diseases and how vector control practices can reduce the risk to public health.
Click Clinica

Click Clinica is a new app that is helping to revolutionise the way that medicine is practiced by addressing both the problems of limited guideline availability and poor disease surveillance. The app includes guidance on Encephalitis, Malaria, Measles, Meningitis, Pneumonia, Pyelonephritis, Rabies and much more!
NeuroID learning

Neurological Infectious Diseases Elearning modules are aimed at medics of all grades, from undergraduate students to consultants and senior academics.
Training for Professionals

We provide tailor-made training packages for health, education an social care professionals who want to learn more about encephalitis.

NMDAR antibody encephalitis

NMDAR antibody encephalitis is an autoimmune disease that causes psychiatric features, confusion, memory loss and seizures followed by a movement disorder, loss of consciousness and changes in blood pressure, heart rate and temperature.
Herpes Simplex virus encephalitis

Herpes simplex encephalitis is a type of infectious encephalitis which happens when herpes simplex virus (HSV) enters the brain. Usually, it begins with ‘flu-like’ symptoms followed by neurological deterioration, which may include personality and behavioural changes, seizures, weakness and difficulties in communication.
What is encephalitis?

Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain caused by an infection or through the immune system attacking the brain in error.
Guidelines for recovery

No two people with encephalitis have the same outcomes. People recover at different paces. Recovery can be helped by having lots of rest, good nutrition, helpful social network and support from professionals.
Limbic encephalitis

The term ‘limbic encephalitis’ (LE) describes the condition when limbic areas of the brain are inflamed (swollen) and consequently not functioning properly. Most forms of LE fall into two main categories: infectious encephalitis and autoimmune encephalitis.
Death from encephalitis

Encephalitis is a serious neurological condition and unfortunately, despite improvements in specific and more supportive treatments such as excellent intensive care management, encephalitis still has a high mortality (death) rate.
West Nile encephalitis

West Nile encephalitis is a type of infectious encephalitis caused by West Nile virus. People usually become infected after being bitten by a mosquito, which has fed on an infected bird.
Encephalitis: after-effects, recovery and rehabilitation

This booklet provides key information about the type of issues that people may have after encephalitis, why rehabilitation/support from professionals and families are important and what options for self-help are available.
Emotional and behavioural changes

Following encephalitis, some people may experience emotional and behavioural changes including low mood, increased anxiety, depression, mood swings, frustration, aggression, impulsivity, disinhibition, and/or poor emotional regulation.
Get support

Our Support Service is here to help you with any questions about encephalitis, recovery and rehabilitation or emotional support.