Behçet’s UK 2025 Conference & AGM

Behçet’s UK 2025 Conference & AGM

Held Saturday 18 October 2025
Reading and Online Zoom Webinar

The 2025 conference was a hybrid event – those who wished to attend in person could do so at the Pentahotel Reading and with the assistance of Aston Media Productions, we live-streamed the event by Zoom Webinar for those wanting to attend online.

Conference & AGM Report

Behçet’s UK 2025 Conference & AGM Report will be uploaded soon.

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2025 Conference & AGM Programme

2025 Conference & AGM – Morning Session 1

• WELCOME
  Tony Thornburn, Chair, Behçet’s UK

• PATRON WELCOME
  Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick, Patron of Behçet’s UK

• AGM 2025
  
  REPORT FROM THE CHAIR
  Tony Thornburn, Chair, Behçet’s UK
  
  TREASURER’S REPORT
  Alan Lane, Hon. Treasurer, Behçet’s UK
  
  FUNDRAISING
  Rachael Humphreys, Trustee, Behçet’s UK
  
  THE JUDITH BUCKLE AWARD
  Rachael Humphreys, Trustee, Behçet’s UK
  
  CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE LIVING WITH BEHÇETS PROJECT UPDATE
  Rachael Humphreys, Trustee, Behçet’s UK

Conference 2025 – Morning Session 2

• BEHÇET’S QUALITY OF LIFE SURVEY
  Prof Farida Fortune, Clinical Director at London Behçet’s CoE

• BEHÇET’S – A PATIENT’S JOURNEY
  Hannah, Behçet’s Patient
  NOTE: THIS PRESENTATION IS NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW ONLINE

Conference 2025 – Afternoon Session 1

• PSYCHOLOGY & BEHÇET’S
  Dr Steve Higgins, Clinical Psychologist

• BEHÇET’S & BONE HEALTH
  Prof Ali Jawad, Consultant Rheumatologist

• MEDICATION ADHERENCE AND COMPLIANCE
  Dr Sarah Sacoor, Speciality Doctor in Behçet’s

Conference 2025 – Afternoon Session 2

• ADJUSTING, NOT STOPPING. ENJOYING ACTIVITIES WITH BEHÇET’S
  Jean Christians, Behçet’s Support Co-ordinator, London Behçet’s CoE & Clare Gibson, Behçet’s Patient

• BEHÇET’S RESEARCH UPDATE
  Prof Graham Wallace, Senior Lecturer, University of Birmingham

• MEDICAL PANEL Q&A
  Chaired by Prof Farida Fortune, Clinical Director at London Behçet’s CoE
  Prof Ali Jawad, Consultant Rheumatologist
  Prof Graham Wallace, Senior Lecturer University Birmingham
  Dr Sarah Sacoor, Speciality Doctor in Behçet’s
  Dr Valeria Mercadante, Consultant in Oral Medicine, London Behçet’s Centre of Excellence

• CONFERENCE CLOSE
  Tony Thornburn, Chair, Behçet’s UK

Annual Report

The Behçet’s UK Annual Report for the year ending 2025 can be read here: Behçet’s UK Annual Report 2025

Judith Buckle Award

The 2025 Judith Buckle Award was awarded to Alan Lane

Find out more here

Behçet’s UK Members Award

Unfortunately, we didn’t receive any qualifying nominations for the 2025 Behçet’s UK Members Award.

Click here to find out more about the award and make a nomination