Case-based Conference

Overview

Date

04-05 November 2025

Venue

Cardiff Marriott, Mill Lane (in person only)

CPD

12 credits

The Case-based Conference brings together consultants and next generation rheumatologists to share and exchange clinical best practice covering both adult and paediatric rheumatology.

This two-day in person conference offers a programme packed full of discussion from expert speakers as well as providing the perfect environment to discuss complex experiences with peers.

Check out the learning objectives of the day

Pricing

Members

Non-members

Level 1

Consultant, allied specialty consultant and pharma representatives

£299

+VAT

Level 2

Rheumatology specialty trainee, GP and specialty doctor

£244

+VAT

Level 3

Nurse, allied health professional, foundation trainee, clinical academics, non-clinical scientists, psychologists, physician associates, pharmacists, retired and other

£199

+VAT

Undergraduate students

Free

Level 1

Consultant, allied specialty consultant and pharma representatives

£444

+VAT

Level 2

Rheumatology specialty trainee, GP and specialty doctor

£373

+VAT

Level 3

Nurse, allied health professional, foundation trainee, clinical academics, non-clinical scientists, psychologists, physician associates, pharmacists, retired and other

£293

+VAT

Undergraduate students

Free

Payment needs to be made at the time of booking via debit/credit card. We do not accept invoicing as a method of payment.

2025 programme

Adult rheumatology stream

Paediatric and adolescent rheumatology stream

Morning

Day 1: Morning sessions 9:20-12:20

Afternoon

Day 1: Afternoon sessions 13:40 - 17:55

Morning

Day 2: Morning sessions 9:00-12:10

Afternoon

Day 2: Afternoon sessions 13:20-16:10

Morning

Day 1: Morning sessions 9:20-12:20

Afternoon

Day 1: Afternoon sessions 13:40 - 17:55

Morning

Day 2: Morning sessions 9:00-12:10

Afternoon

Day 2: Afternoon sessions 13:20-16:10

Keynote Speakers

Dr Kishore Warrier

Paediatric Thieves Market

Dr Hector Chinoy

Inflammatory Myopathies

Dr Eve Smith

Paediatric SLE

Dr Abhishek Abhishek

Crystal Arthropathies

Prof Helena Marzo-Ortega

Axial Spondyloarthropathies

Dr Hanadi Kazkaz

Collagen Disorders

Youtube preview cases

From Rash to Respiratory Failure

Join us for this fascinating Case Showcase from Dr Aysha Gomaa, where an incidental rash unravels into a complex journey leading to acute respiratory failure.

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Lung Cavities & Diagnostic Challenges

This challenging case highlights the diagnostic and therapeutic complexities that arise when ANCA vasculitis presents alongside concurrent infection. In this session, Murk Memon unpacks the dilemmas of overlapping pathologies, emphasising the importance of careful clinical reasoning and multidisciplinary management.

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Florid Early-Onset Polyarticular Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease

In this intriguing Case Showcase by Kian Wah, we explore an unusual presentation of early-onset polyarticular CPPD, reminding us that not everything in rheumatology is as “crystal-clear” as it first seems.

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20-Year Diagnostic Journey

This powerful case highlights the long and difficult journey to a diagnosis of Progressive Pseudorheumatoid Dysplasia (PPRD). Lama Bakhsh shares the key clinical lessons and the importance of persistence, awareness, and multidisciplinary collaboration in managing rare conditions.

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When Vasculitis Strikes Early

In this session, Roua Saad presents a fascinating clinical paediatric case of vasculitis, highlighting the complexities of recognising and managing this challenging condition in young patients.

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FAQs

FAQs - Plan your stay

Venue & Travel

Cardiff Marriott, Mill Lane, Cardiff CF10 1EZ

The venue is located on Mill Lane in Cardiff city centre, just a 4-minute walk from Cardiff Central train station. For train information and timetables visit the
National Rail Enquiries website.

It is also a 20 minute walk from Cardiff coach station. For coach details, visit the National Express website.
For local bus information and timetables, visit the Cardiff Bus website.

Accommodation

We are pleased to provide you with an accommodation booking service through Meet Cardiff. This is a flexible service which allows you to book accommodation to suit your needs and budget. Accommodation rates have been negotiated at a number of accommodation options for convenient access to the venue. For more information and booking, please click here.

If you wish to make a group booking, or you are experiencing any difficulties in completing your booking online, please contact Meet Cardiff.


Accessibility
The event space is located on the ground floor. We will have a dedicated prayer room within the venue. Please ask one of our team at the registration desk and we’ll let you know where this is located. If you would like to discuss your access requirements, please email our team at events@rheumatology.org.uk

Testimonials

"“I really enjoyed the structure of having a case, and then having an expert speaker talk more about a particular aspect of the case - very insightful”"

Attendee

Case-based Conference 2024,

"“The case based approach before discussing the topic was very captivating. The speakers were great and experienced, excellent contents and well organised”"

Attendee

Case-based Conference 2024,

"“We covered a variety of commonly encountered clinical scenarios relevant to daily practice and were given uncomplicated advice on management. So beneficial to have active participation with questions in a group discussion. As well as the alternations between case presentations and consequent teaching/ commentary which was informative and well linked.”"

Attendee

Case-based Conference 2024,

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If you'd like to find out more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact us on workwithus@rheumatology.org.uk

Bursary

Looking for funding towards your place at this conference? Applications for our education bursaries in 2025 are now open, so if you're a health professional, nurse or trainee member, or a colleague from a low and middle-income country, we could support you.

Overview

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Pricing

Level 1

Consultant, allied specialty consultant and pharma representatives

Level 2

Rheumatology specialty trainee, GP and specialty doctor

Level 3

Nurse, allied health professional, foundation trainee, clinical academics, non-clinical scientists, psychologists, physician associates, pharmacists, retired and other

Undergraduate students

Level 1

Consultant, allied specialty consultant and pharma representatives

Level 2

Rheumatology specialty trainee, GP and specialty doctor

Level 3

Nurse, allied health professional, foundation trainee, clinical academics, non-clinical scientists, psychologists, physician associates, pharmacists, retired and other

Undergraduate students

2025 programme

Morning

Day 1: Morning sessions 9:20-12:20

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

Morning session (Adult)

Rheumatology Respiratory Disorders

Dr Helen Parfrey and case submitters

Afternoon

Day 1: Afternoon sessions 13:40 - 17:55

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

Afternoon session (Adult)

Crystal Arthropathies

Prof Abhishek Abhishek and case submitters

Afternoon Keynote (Combined stream)

Collagen Disorders

Dr Hanadi Kazkaz

Morning

Day 2: Morning sessions 9:00-12:10

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

Morning session (Combined stream)

Inflammatory Myopathies

Prof Hector Chinoy and case submitters

Afternoon

Day 2: Afternoon sessions 13:20-16:10

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

Afternoon session (Combined stream)

Axial Spondyloarthropathies

Prof Helena Marzo-Ortega and case submitters

Morning

Day 1: Morning sessions 9:20-12:20

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

Morning session 1 (Paediatric)

SLE

Dr Eve Smith and case submitters

Afternoon

Day 1: Afternoon sessions 13:40 - 17:55

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

Afternoon session 1 (Paediatric)

Thieves market

Dr Joanne May and case submitters

Afternoon Keynote (Combined stream)

Collagen Disorders

Dr Hanadi Kazkaz

Morning

Day 2: Morning sessions 9:00-12:10

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

Morning session (Combined stream)