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Free event – Living with a stoma

Free event – Living with a stoma

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Find out more about the support available to people living with a stoma at this free online event with Colostomy UK on Friday 8 August, 1pm-2pm. We will hear from Shauna Hemphill, Community Engagement Lead for Colostomy UK.

What is Colostomy UK?

Colostomy UK is a national charity that supports anyone impacted by living with a stoma. They offer practical advice, information, emotional support, and empowering opportunities. Colostomy UK works to raise awareness, tackle stigma, and influence positive change in healthcare and societal attitudes.

Understanding life with a stoma

Shauna from Colostomy UK will explain what a stoma is, why someone might need one, and the different types of stomas. She will also explore the wide-ranging impacts that living with a stoma can have—not just physically, but emotionally and socially to tackle misconceptions and stoma stigma.

We hope to be joined by a Colostomy UK volunteer with lived experience to share their journey and experiences of living with a stoma.

Support for health and social care professionals

Colostomy UK supports health and social care professionals to improve the experiences of people living with a stoma in those settings, and improve overall care. This ranges from resources and training, to working collaboratively to improve support.

This talk is suitable for professionals or members of the public wishing to know more about life with a stoma.

There will be an opportunity to ask questions after the talk.

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Free event – Prostate Cancer UK

Free event – Prostate Cancer UK

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Find out more about prostate cancer at our free online event on Friday 11 July, 1pm-2pm, with Gil and Cathie, volunteers with Prostate Cancer UK.

The talk will cover risks, possible signs and symptoms, diagnosis and some treatment pathways.

We will also learn about support available from the charity if you are concerned, newly diagnosed or you or a family member or friend is living with prostate cancer. You will hear Gil and Cathie’s own personal experiences.

Please note the session is not intended to provide medical advice.

This talk is suitable for professionals or members of the public wishing to know more about prostate cancer. There will be an opportunity to ask questions after the talk.

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Free online event – Kidney Care UK

Free online event – Kidney Care UK

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Join us on Friday 14 February, 1pm-2pm, to hear from Adele Brown and Sally Tait from the Patient Support and Advocacy team at Kidney Care UK.

They will talk about kidney disease, what causes it, what you can do to prevent or slow the disease and the support available for people living with kidney disease and their families.

There will be time to ask questions after the presentation.

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Free online event – fibromyalgia

Free online event – fibromyalgia

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Learn all about fibromyalgia at this free online talk on Friday 10 January, 1pm-2pm, with Hazel Borland from Fibromyalgia Action UK. Find out what fibromyalgia is, the symptoms and possible causes and ways to help manage the condition.

We will also hear about the support available nationally and locally for people experiencing this condition. There will be time to ask questions after the presentation.

This session is suitable for both public and professionals interested in understanding more.

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Online event – Carers Northumberland

Online event – Carers Northumberland

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Join us on Friday 11 October, 1pm-2pm, to hear from Hannah Corcoran from Carers Northumberland.

There are over 30,000 unpaid carers in Northumberland. This online session will discuss how to identify carers, the needs of carers and look at how Carers Northumberland can support those providing unpaid care.

Whether you’re a new carer or have been caring for someone for years, this event is perfect for anyone looking for guidance and support. Professionals are welcome too and there will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the talk.

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Online event – Northumbria Joint Musculoskeletal and Pain Service (JMAPS)

Online event – Northumbria Joint Musculoskeletal and Pain Service (JMAPS)

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Join us on Friday 12 July at 1pm to hear from Nick Livadas and Kathy Mills who will give us an introduction to Northumberland’s Joint Musculoskeletal and Pain Service (JMAPS).

This online session will give an overview of what JMAPS is, how people can access the service and how it can help people with musculoskeletal conditions or persistent pain. There will be a chance to ask questions after the presentation.

This session is suitable for anyone who wants to know more about the support on offer through JMAPS.

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Online event – Crohn’s & Colitis UK

Online event – Crohn’s & Colitis UK

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Join us on Friday 14 June at 1pm to hear from Ben Rutter and Jess Turner of Crohn’s & Colitis UK. They will talk about Crohn’s and Colitis, and the support available for people living or working with these conditions.

They will cover topics including recent campaigns, policy and research and will also share results from the recent Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) UK local reports in the North East.

This session is suitable for people who live or work in Northumberland and are living with or supporting someone with Crohn’s or Colitis. There will be a chance to ask questions after the presentation.

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Online event – Growing Healthy Northumberland 0-19 Service

Online event – Growing Healthy Northumberland 0-19 Service

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Online event – Growing Healthy Northumberland 0-19 Service

Join us on Friday 8 March, 1pm-2pm, to hear from Rachel and Sam from the Growing Healthy Northumberland 0-19 Service.

They will talk about what services are provided by the 0-19 Service for children, young people, and families in Northumberland, including the Health Visiting Service, 5-19 Service and their digital offer.

Suitable for mums, dads, grandparents, carers and professionals alike, Zoom in to find out more about these services for the children in your life.

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Online event – British Liver Trust

Online event – British Liver Trust

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Online event – British Liver Trust

Join us for our next free lunchtime event where we will hear from Louise Parker from the British Liver Trust.

Louise will talk to us about the UK liver disease crisis and why we need to raise awareness. She will also talk about the three preventable risk factors, tips on how to ‘Love your Liver’ and information about the free support available for anyone affected by a liver condition.

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Online event – Live Well with Cancer

Online event – Live Well with Cancer

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Join us for a free online talk on Friday 8 May at 1pm with Ben Elliott from Live Well with Cancer, a North East charity helping people affected by a cancer diagnosis to improve their health and wellbeing.

We will hear about the support on offer from the charity to those living in Northumberland alongside an overview of their campaign, Live Well with Healthy Habits, helping anyone impacted by cancer or a chronic condition to improve their wellbeing.

The campaign promotes the nine habits of a healthy lifestyle including mental health, physical fitness, emotional wellbeing and relationships with others, yourself and your diet.

Sign up today to find out how you can transform your wellbeing or help others to live well with healthy habits and find out more about local support available.

This talk is suitable for both professionals and the public and there will be an opportunity to ask questions after the talk.

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