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MASCIP 28th Annual Conference 2026: The Incomplete Picture

Organised by the Multidisciplinary Association of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals (MASCIP)
Dates19–19 Nov 2026
LocationLoughborough, United Kingdom
MASCIP's 28th annual conference focuses on incomplete spinal cord injury and the complexities of multidisciplinary rehabilitation practice.
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 17 Aug 2026
At a glance
NetworkingThe delegate form and MASCIP context point to a national…View detail

The delegate form and MASCIP context point to a national professional audience from spinal injury units and related services, with an optional evening Mix and Mingle buffet.

Research ValueOfficial PDF form confirms oral and poster presentation routes, a…View detail

Official PDF form confirms oral and poster presentation routes, a 250-word abstract limit, email submission by 17 July 2026 and notification of selected presentations by 17 August 2026.

Trainee RelevanceUseful for doctors considering rehabilitation medicine, neurorehabilitation or spinal cord…View detail

Useful for doctors considering rehabilitation medicine, neurorehabilitation or spinal cord injury service work, with direct exposure to national SCI practice issues.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
Incomplete spinal cord injuryCervical spinal cord injury recoveryLived experience after incomplete injuryMultidisciplinary rehabilitation practiceSpinal cord injury service development
09:00-17:00
Conference day
MASCIP 28th Annual Conference: The Incomplete Picture - Navigating the complexities of Spinal Cord Injury
Keynote
Recovery in incomplete cervical Spinal Cord Injurykeynote
Prof. Norbert Weidner
Keynote
Living a (n In-) Complete Lifekeynote
Dr. Ian Thompson
Presentations
Additional presentations
Multiple presenters
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
Keynote
PN
Prof. Norbert Weidner
Spinal Cord Injury Centre, Heidelberg University Hospital
Recovery in incomplete cervical spinal cord injury
Keynote
DI
Dr. Ian Thompson
Tanni Grey-Thompson Limited
Living a (n In-) Complete Life
AbstractsClosed · 17 Jul 2026
Abstract submissions are closed
Deadline: 17 July 2026
What You Can Submit
oralposter
Submission Specifications
Formats
Oral presentation or poster presentation
Deadline
17 July 2026
Word Limit
Maximum 250 words
Notification
Selected presentations notified by 17 August 2026
Required Fields
Poster title, presenter, profession, job title, place of work, abstract, email and telephone
Submission Method
Send completed abstract form by email to Alison Lamb at a.lamb1@nhs.net
Costs & registrationTicket prices and registration
CategoryPrice
Standard (consultant)£175
Submission & registration deadlines1 tracked deadline
Abstract deadline17 Jul 2026Checked 17 Aug 2026
Conference timeline2 key dates
17 Jul 2026
Abstract submission deadline
19 Nov 2026
Conference begins
Venue & travelHolywell Park Conference Centre, Imago Venues, Loughborough University · Loughborough
AccessibilityDelegate booking form asks attendees to provide access requirements and whether they are wheelchair users.
Venue DetailsHolywell Park Conference Centre, Imago Venues, Loughborough University, Loughborough.
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MedicMess Tips

  • Abstract form deadline is 17 July 2026; selected presentations are notified by 17 August 2026.
  • Abstracts are limited to 250 words and can be submitted for oral or poster presentation.
  • Delegate booking form lists GBP 175 standard delegate rate and GBP 195 for delegate plus personal assistant; flyer also shows EUR 200 equivalent.
  • Optional Mix and Mingle buffet on Wednesday 18 November 2026 is listed at GBP 15 per person with limited spaces.
  • Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital and East Suffolk & North Essex NHS Foundation Trust invoice bookings require a purchase order number.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

MASCIP's 28th Annual Conference is a one-day national multidisciplinary spinal cord injury meeting at Holywell Park Conference Centre, Loughborough University, running 09:00-17:00 on 19 November 2026. The 2026 theme is The Incomplete Picture: Navigating the complexities of Spinal Cord Injury. Named keynote content covers recovery in incomplete cervical spinal cord injury from Prof Norbert Weidner and lived experience after incomplete injury from Dr Ian Thompson, with the flyer also promising further presentations.

The meeting is relevant to rehabilitation doctors and wider spinal cord injury teams because MASCIP describes itself as a professional forum for professions and grades involved in spinal cord injury care, service development, clinical standards and research.

The official abstract form confirms oral and poster presentation routes with a maximum 250-word abstract. Completed forms are submitted by email to Alison Lamb, with a deadline of 17 July 2026 and selected presentations notified by 17 August 2026. Booking is through Jotform.

The delegate rate is GBP 175, shown on the flyer with an EUR 200 equivalent; delegate plus personal assistant is GBP 195 in the form, and the optional Mix and Mingle buffet on 18 November is GBP 15 per person. Lunch and refreshments are included.

Frequently asked
When is MASCIP 28th Annual Conference 2026: The Incomplete Picture?
MASCIP 28th Annual Conference 2026: The Incomplete Picture takes place 19–19 Nov 2026 in Holywell Park Conference Centre, Imago Venues, Loughborough University, Loughborough.
Where is MASCIP 28th Annual Conference 2026: The Incomplete Picture held?
MASCIP 28th Annual Conference 2026: The Incomplete Picture is held at Holywell Park Conference Centre, Imago Venues, Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom.
What is the abstract submission deadline for MASCIP 28th Annual Conference 2026: The Incomplete Picture?
The abstract submission deadline for MASCIP 28th Annual Conference 2026: The Incomplete Picture (17 Jul 2026) has passed.
How much does MASCIP 28th Annual Conference 2026: The Incomplete Picture cost?
Registration is £175 standard.
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