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Online event – Long Covid

Online event – Long Covid

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Online event – Long Covid

Join us for our next free online lunchtime event on Friday 14 July, 1pm-2pm.

We will hear from Dr Charles Shepherd, Hon. Medical Adviser at the ME Association, who will talk to us about Long Covid and the similarities with ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

He will explain what is known about the condition and discuss the best approach to managing the symptoms. He will also talk about how functional ability and quality of life might be improved.

There will be a chance to ask questions.

 and we will send you a link to join closer to the event.

If you would like to tell us about your experience of Long Covid and the health and care services you have used, please get in touch.

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Online event: Eating Distress North East

Online event: Eating Distress North East

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Join us for our next free lunchtime event on Friday 14 April, 1pm-2pm, to hear from Maria Lavelle of Eating Distress North East (EDNE), who will talk about the early identification of eating disorders and how best to support those who have one.

She will cover how to recognise signs, symptoms and potential triggers of an eating disorder; practical strategies for working with people with eating disorders; and increase your knowledge of local support services in Northumberland and the North East of England.

This session is suitable for anyone living or working in Northumberland. There will be a chance to ask questions after the presentation.

and we will send you a link to join closer to the event.

If you would like to tell us about your experience of accessing support for an eating disorder or would like help finding local support services please get in touch.

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Online event – Limbless Association

Online event – Limbless Association

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Join us to hear from Tania Spurling from the Limbless Association on Friday 10 March, 1pm-2pm via Zoom. Tania will talk to us about having a limb amputated, tips to help manage and how we can help others living with their loss of a limb. We will also hear what support is available from the charity and there will be a chance to ask questions.

The Limbless Association is the largest civilian limb loss charity in the UK. As a national charity, working with amputees and sector professionals for over 39 years, the Limbless Association offers both practical and emotional support for amputees throughout their pre and post-amputation journey.

This session will provide an overview of the Limbless Association’s services and support available for amputees, their families, friends, and professionals. Register now and we will send you a link to join closer to the event: 

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Online event – Epilepsy Action

Online event – Epilepsy Action

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Join us for our next free online lunchtime event on Friday 10 February, 1pm-2pm, to hear from Simon Privett, Volunteer Coordinator for Epilepsy Action. Simon will talk to us about what epilepsy is, how it can present, tips to help manage it and how we can help others living with epilepsy.

We will also hear what support is available from the charity and there will be a chance to ask questions.

Register now and we will send you a link to join closer to the event: 

For more information about epilepsy or to find out more about Epilepsy Action visit the Epilepsy Action website.

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Online event – ME Association

Online event – ME Association

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Join us for our next free online event on Friday 13 January, 1pm-2pm, to hear from Russell Fleming, Communications Manager at ME Association. This is the rescheduled date for the cancelled event in December.

Russell has had ME/CFS for 22 years but in recent years has been able to return to work for the national charity.

The ME Association provides support and information to those affected, training and advice to health and social care professionals and funds medical research in the hope that one day there will be effective treatments and even a cure. It also provides advice and support around Long Covid due to its many similarities with ME.

We will hear an overview of ME and Long Covid, management techniques and support available nationally and locally. There will also be a chance to ask questions.

Register now and we will send you a link to join closer to the event: bit.ly/ME-Association-event-Jan-23

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Online event – Qwell

Online event – Qwell

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Join us on Friday 11 November to hear from Andrew Poinen, Engagement Lead for Kooth and Qwell.

In this free, online public event Andrew will provide an overview of Qwell, the online service available for adults aged 18 and over in Northumberland which provides free, safe and anonymous mental health and wellbeing support.

We will hear what it involves, how to access it and there will be a chance to ask questions.

Register now and we will send you a link to join closer to the event: 

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Watch our Asthma+Lung UK online event

Watch our Asthma+Lung UK online event

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Thank you to everyone who came along to our online event with Nick Powell from Asthma+Lung UK on Friday 12 August.

Nick gave a presentation about the work of Asthma+Lung UK and the support available both nationally and locally for people living with asthma, COPD, mesothelioma and other lung conditions. There was also a chance to ask questions at the end.

If you didn’t get the chance to join the session you can watch the recording of the presentation below.

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Online event – ME/CFS and Long Covid

Online event – ME/CFS and Long Covid

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Join us to hear from Russell Fleming, Communications Manager from the ME Association.

Russell has had ME/CFS for 22 years but in recent years has been able to return to work for the national charity. The ME Association provides support and information to those affected, training and advice to health and social care professionals and funds medical research in the hope that one day there will be effective treatments and even a cure.

It also provides advice and support around Long Covid due to its many similarities with ME. We will hear an overview of ME and Long Covid, management techniques and support available nationally and locally.

There will also be a chance to ask questions.

Register now and we will send you a link to join closer to the event: bit.ly/ME-Association-Dec-22

Online event – Qwell mental health support

Online event – Qwell mental health support

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Join us on Friday 11 November to hear from Andrew Poinen, Engagement Lead for Kooth and Qwell.

In this free, online public event Andrew will provide an overview of Qwell, the online service available for adults aged 18 and over in Northumberland which provides free, safe and anonymous mental health and wellbeing support. We will hear what it involves, how to access it and there will be a chance to ask questions.

Register now and we will send you a link to join closer to the event:

Online Event – Stroke Association

Online Event – Stroke Association

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Please note this event has been rescheduled from Friday 10 November to Friday 17 November.

Join us on Friday 17 November, 1pm-2pm to hear a presentation from Janet Nesbitt, a volunteer Community Connector from Stroke Association.

In this free, online public event Janet will provide an overview of stroke, including risk factors, stroke effects and what to do if you think someone is having a stroke.

We will also hear about local and national Stroke Association services, including support for stroke survivors and their carers, how to access advice and information and opportunities for volunteering. There will be a chance to ask questions.

Register now and we will send you a link to join closer to the event:

Online Event – Asthma+Lung UK

Online Event – Asthma+Lung UK

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Join us on Friday 12 August, 1pm-2pm to hear a presentation from Nick Powell from Asthma+Lung UK.

In this free, online public event Nick will provide a brief overview of asthma, COPD, mesothelioma and other lung conditions. We will also hear about the national and local support available from Asthma+Lung UK. There will be a chance to ask questions.

Register now and we will send you a link to join closer to the event:

Online Event – MS Society

Online Event – MS Society

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Join us to hear a presentation from Sheila Greenwood from the MS Society.

In this free, online public event Sheila will provide information about Multiple Sclerosis and where to go for support for those living with the condition. Sheila will be joined by one of the local network volunteers who has MS to provide a personal perspective into living with the condition. We will also hear about national and local support available from the MS Society.

There will be a chance to ask questions.

Register now and we will send you a link to join closer to the event: bit.ly/MS-Society-June22

Online Event – Diabetes UK

Online Event – Diabetes UK

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Join us in the run up to Diabetes week to hear from Colin Renshaw from Diabetes UK.

In this free, online public event Colin will provide information about the different types of diabetes and how to manage and live well with the condition. We will also hear about national and local support available from Diabetes UK.

There will be a chance to ask questions.

Register now and we will send you a link to join closer to the event:

Online Event – National Autistic Society

Online Event – National Autistic Society

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Free, online public event to hear from Nellie Allsop from the National Autistic Society who will provide a brief overview of autism and the support available in Northumberland.

Nellie will share an overview of what autism is, drawing on her personal and professional experiences. She will also provide information on how autistic people and their families can access support, both locally within Northumberland and nationally.

There will also be a chance to ask questions.

Register now and we will send you a link to join closer to the event:

Online Event – Alzheimer’s Society

Online Event – Alzheimer’s Society

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Join us on Friday 8 April for this free, online public event to hear from Helen Mayne who will provide a brief overview of Alzheimer’s Disease and the Alzheimer’s Society.

Dementia is a progressive neurological condition and the UK’s biggest killer. Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity which campaigns for change, fund research to find a cure and support people living with dementia.

Helen Mayne, Alzheimer’s Society’s local services manager, will join us to give an overview of what dementia is, how it can affect people and what support Alzheimer’s Society can provide for people in Northumberland who are living with the condition.

This will include an outline of their recent expansion to services and what it means for people who receive a diagnosis.

There will also be a chance to ask questions.

Register now at the link below and we will send you a link to join closer to the event.

Online Event – Parkinson’s UK

Online Event – Parkinson’s UK

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At this free online public event we will hear from Alastair Jack from Parkinson’s UK.

Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition. Parkinson’s UK is the national charity, working locally, to provide support for those living with the condition and their family and friends. They are also a campaigning and research organisation.

Their senior area development manager, Alastair Jack, will give a brief overview of what Parkinson’s is, what it means to people living with the condition, how Parkinson’s UK supports those with the condition, influences health and social care services and works towards a cure.

The event is suitable for people who live or work in Northumberland and are interested in finding out more about this disease and what support there is locally.

There will also be a chance to ask questions.

Register now and we will send you a link to join closer to the event: 

Diabetes UK – Type 1 and Tech online event

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This year Diabetes UK’s popular online event, connecting the type 1 diabetes community with healthcare professionals and researchers, will take place on Saturday, 16 October from 10:00am to 2:00 pm.

The conference will cover a variety of topics in engaging and interactive formats with a jam-packed agenda of researchers, healthcare professionals and people living with type 1 sharing their experiences.

Sign up for the event here: https://eu.eventscloud.com/t1andtech21

If you have any questions about the event, please contact the type 1 and tech event team: type1andtech@diabetes.org.uk