Panel Discussion
Panel: Prof David Wilkinson, Pro-Vice Chancellor University of Kent/ Director of Parkinson's Centre for Integrated Therapy; Chris Gedge, Head of Research at Medway Community Healthcare; Dr Julian Spinks, Director Medway Practices Alliance/ Treasurer European Federation of Neurological Associations; and Cll. Dan McDonald, Chair Medway Council Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee/ CEO Citizens Advice Medway.Cedi Frederick, Chair of Kent and Medway NHS Integrated Care Board, sent his apologies.
Chair: Dr Linda Nicolaides, Chair Medway Neurological Network/ Principal Scientist at the Natural Resources Institute, University of Greenwich.
MNT25 participants were asked for questions that 'should be related to the role or provision of technology/ AI in health and social care services for those living with a neurological condition. It can express your hopes or your reservations about adoption of these technologies'.
Five questions were submitted to the Panel and these were discussed as outlined below. There is a video of each discussion.
Panel Discussion: Question 1
We work in specialised assistive technology service; we have challenges with differences in funding throughout Kent and Medway. Any advice on how we can look to improve this for our patients?
A summary of the discussion has been prepared, and a video of the discussion can be viewed by clicking the image.