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Menopause online event
Menopause online event
Join us at our free menopause online event on Friday 8 September, 1pm-2pm, to hear from Jenny Haskey from The Menopause Charity.
Jenny will talk to us about what the menopause is, its impact on our future health and the treatment and lifestyle options which can help to manage symptoms. She will also give us information about useful support and resources provided by The Menopause Charity.
There will be a chance to ask questions after the presentation.
The session is suitable for anyone wanting to know more about the menopause and what support is available, including those experiencing menopause and their partners, friends and family members. It is also suitable for professionals who want further information about how to support those affected by the menopause.
Please note the session is not intended to provide specific individual clinical advice.
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Online event – Long Covid
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
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
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
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
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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