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Past Events

  • Craft and Chat HMSA Members' Social - MEMBERS ONLY BOOKING
    Craft and Chat HMSA Members' Social - MEMBERS ONLY BOOKING
    Wed, 10 Apr
    Zoom
    10 Apr 2024, 18:30 – 19:30 BST
    Zoom
    10 Apr 2024, 18:30 – 19:30 BST
    Zoom
    Free to members - BOOKING NOW HERE. TICKETS AVAILABLE Come and join us for a very relaxed social session. Bring something crafty - or just your lunch and a cuppa.
  • Nationwide online support group for families 17th April MEMBERS ONLY BOOKING
    Nationwide online support group for families 17th April MEMBERS ONLY BOOKING
    17 Apr 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 BST
    Zoom
    Free to members - BOOKING NOW HERE. TICKETS AVAILABLE In addition to our Local Support Groups, we are now offering an online support group, open to all. This one will focus on families with children. Come for a very relaxed chat, bring any questions and pick up tips/advice.
  • Watch This Space!
    Watch This Space!
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    To be confirmed/announced - events we're planning, but not quite ready to open registration for just yet!
  • Introduction to Mast Cell - led by Mast Cell Action
    Introduction to Mast Cell - led by Mast Cell Action
    Membership Offer
    Wed, 27 Mar
    Zoom
    27 Mar 2024, 19:00 – 20:10 GMT
    Zoom
    27 Mar 2024, 19:00 – 20:10 GMT
    Zoom
    Free to members - £8 for non-members. Joy Mason, Director of Mast Cell Action, will be joining us to present on Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. With over 10 years of experience in the charity sector, Joy has a deep passion for community support and engagement.
  • HMSA - Ask the Experts with Jo Southall (OT) and Helen McCormack (Orthotist)
    HMSA - Ask the Experts with Jo Southall (OT) and Helen McCormack (Orthotist)
    Thu, 21 Mar
    Zoom
    21 Mar 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT
    Zoom
    21 Mar 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT
    Zoom
    Have a question about hypermobility that you want to ask? We have another extra special ‘Ask the OT’ session – we will be joined in our regular slot not only by OT, Jo Southall, but also Helen McCormack, experienced Orthotist.
  • "Understanding your Bendy Gut"
    "Understanding your Bendy Gut"
    Membership Offer
    Wed, 20 Mar
    Zoom
    20 Mar 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT
    Zoom
    20 Mar 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT
    Zoom
    Free to members - £8 for non-members. ‘Understanding your bendy gut’: Dr Mohsin Butt and Professor Qasim Aziz, are the joint scientific editors for a not-for-profit, patient friendly textbook due out in March which summarises the latest scientific evidence. They will be here to tell you more.
  • Hypermobility: Menopause, Hormone Health and Long-Term Health Planning
    Hypermobility: Menopause, Hormone Health and Long-Term Health Planning
    Membership Offer
    Wed, 13 Mar
    Zoom
    13 Mar 2024, 19:00 – 20:10 GMT
    Zoom
    13 Mar 2024, 19:00 – 20:10 GMT
    Zoom
    Free to members - £8 for non-members. This session with menopause expert Lexie Minter (specialist nurse prescriber), provides a timely opportunity to talk about hypermobility and hormones, offering insights into support and treatment options for improving hormone health and overall well-being.
  • Introduction to Clinical Physiology for the management of hypermobility & chronic health conditions
    Introduction to Clinical Physiology for the management of hypermobility & chronic health conditions
    Membership Offer
    Tue, 05 Mar
    Zoom
    05 Mar 2024, 19:00 – 20:10 GMT
    Zoom
    05 Mar 2024, 19:00 – 20:10 GMT
    Zoom
    Free to members - £8 for non-members. Emily Cochrane specialises in lifestyle management for PoTS, Dysautonomia, HSD, hEDS, Fibromyalgia, persistent pain, and fatigue.
  • HMSA - Ask the Experts for Professionals  29th Feb 2024
    HMSA - Ask the Experts for Professionals  29th Feb 2024
    Thu, 29 Feb
    Zoom
    29 Feb 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT
    Zoom
    29 Feb 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT
    Zoom
    Are you a professional and have a question about hypermobility that you want to ask? This is a free event - open to all professionals who want to learn more or have questions about how best to support patients.
  • Hypermobility and Nutrition with Lorna Ryan
    Hypermobility and Nutrition with Lorna Ryan
    Membership Offer
    Thu, 22 Feb
    Zoom
    22 Feb 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT
    Zoom
    22 Feb 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT
    Zoom
    Free to members - £8 for non-members. We are delighted that Lorna Ryan, a highly experienced Registered Clinical Nutritionist and leader in this field will be joining us to share her wide-ranging expertise. Lorna's clinical interest is directed by her personal experiences of living with hEDS.
  • HMSA - Ask the Experts with Jo Southall and Kim Clayden
    HMSA - Ask the Experts with Jo Southall and Kim Clayden
    Thu, 15 Feb
    Zoom
    15 Feb 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT
    Zoom
    15 Feb 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT
    Zoom
    Have a question about hypermobility that you want to ask? We have another extra special ‘Ask the OT’ session – we will be joined in our regular slot not only by OT, Jo Southall, but also Kim Clayden, expert patient and Psychotherapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist.
  • Writing for Joy - Escape every day life and explore your imagination
    Writing for Joy - Escape every day life and explore your imagination
    Sun, 04 Feb
    Zoom
    04 Feb 2024, 16:00 GMT – 18 Feb 2024, 17:30 GMT
    Zoom
    04 Feb 2024, 16:00 GMT – 18 Feb 2024, 17:30 GMT
    Zoom
    We are so pleased to announce this event - which is FREE and for MEMBERS ONLY. Register now - We have 12 places available. The 3 sessions will run each Sunday from 4th to 18th February inclusive from 4-5.30pm via Zoom.
  • Writing for Joy - Escape every day life and explore your imagination (TO BOOK GO TO MEMBERS' AREA)
    Writing for Joy - Escape every day life and explore your imagination (TO BOOK GO TO MEMBERS' AREA)
    Sun, 04 Feb
    Zoom
    04 Feb 2024, 16:00 GMT – 18 Feb 2024, 16:00 GMT
    Zoom
    04 Feb 2024, 16:00 GMT – 18 Feb 2024, 16:00 GMT
    Zoom
    We are so pleased to announce this event - which is FREE and for MEMBERS ONLY. If you are a member, register now: www.hypermobility.org/membersevents We have 12 places available. The 3 sessions will run each Sunday from 4th to 18th February inclusive from 4-5.30pm via Zoom.
  • Hypermobility and Personal Injury Claims - with Jonathan Pidduck, Girlings Solicitors
    Hypermobility and Personal Injury Claims - with Jonathan Pidduck, Girlings Solicitors
    Membership Offer
    Thu, 01 Feb
    Zoom
    01 Feb 2024, 19:00 – 20:10 GMT
    Zoom
    01 Feb 2024, 19:00 – 20:10 GMT
    Zoom
    Free to members - £5 for non-members. Jonathan Pidduck, Managing Director of Girlings Personal Injury Claims Solicitors, will talk about his journey as personal injury lawyer, give advice and share the specific understanding he brings as two very close family members have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.
  • HMSA 'Living Well' Series 2024 - weekly from 10th Jan (BOOKING IN MEMBERS' AREA)
    HMSA 'Living Well' Series 2024 - weekly from 10th Jan (BOOKING IN MEMBERS' AREA)
    Tue, 23 Jan
    Zoom
    23 Jan 2024, 19:00 GMT – 07 Feb 2024, 19:00 GMT
    Zoom
    23 Jan 2024, 19:00 GMT – 07 Feb 2024, 19:00 GMT
    Zoom
    We are so pleased to announce that Jo and Kim will be running their ‘Living Well’ Series again in 2024 - which is FREE and for MEMBERS ONLY Register now www.hypermobility.org/members-only Sessions start on Wednesday January 10th (7-8pm) and run for 5 weeks. (To join us you will need to be a member.)
  • HMSA - Ask the Experts with Dr Jessica Eccles and Jo Southall
    HMSA - Ask the Experts with Dr Jessica Eccles and Jo Southall
    Thu, 18 Jan
    Zoom
    18 Jan 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT
    Zoom
    18 Jan 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT
    Zoom
    Have a question about hypermobility that you want to ask? We have another extra special ‘Ask the OT’ session – we will be joined in our regular slot not only by Jo Southall but also Dr Jessica Eccles whose work focusses on the overlap of neurodivergence with hypermobility.
  • HMSA 'Living Well' Series 2024 - weekly from 10th Jan - 7th Feb
    HMSA 'Living Well' Series 2024 - weekly from 10th Jan - 7th Feb
    Wed, 10 Jan
    Zoom
    10 Jan 2024, 19:00 GMT – 07 Feb 2024, 20:00 GMT
    Zoom
    10 Jan 2024, 19:00 GMT – 07 Feb 2024, 20:00 GMT
    Zoom
    We are so pleased to announce that Jo and Kim will be running their ‘Living Well’ Series again in 2024 - which is FREE and for MEMBERS ONLY. Register now - sessions start on Wednesday January 10th (7-8pm) and run for 5 weeks. (Zoom link information below. )
  • POSTPONED: Ask the OT with Occupational Therapist, Jo Southall  21st December 2023
    POSTPONED: Ask the OT with Occupational Therapist, Jo Southall  21st December 2023
    21 Dec 2023, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT
    Zoom
    Each month (usually on the third Thursday) - our independent OT Jo Southall goes live at seven (GMT).* If you have a problem, if no one else can help, ...maybe you can ask the HMSA Team OT! Planning, pacing, joint protection, mobility aids, and self-management - advance questions welcome :)
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