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Upcoming Events

  • HMSA 'Living Well' Series 2025 - weekly from 7th Jan (MEMBERS ONLY)
    HMSA 'Living Well' Series 2025 - weekly from 7th Jan (MEMBERS ONLY)
    HMSA 'Living Well' Series 2025 - weekly from 7th Jan (MEMBERS ONLY)
    Tue, 07 Jan
    Zoom
    07 Jan 2025, 19:00 GMT – 11 Feb 2025, 20:15 GMT
    Zoom
    07 Jan 2025, 19:00 GMT – 11 Feb 2025, 20:15 GMT
    Zoom
    BOOKING LIVE IN MEMBERS ONLY AREA. We are so pleased to announce that Jo and Kim will be running their ‘Living Well’ Series again in 2025 - which is FREE and for MEMBERS ONLY. Register now - sessions start on Wednesday January 7th (7-8pm) and run for 5 weeks. (Zoom link information below. )

Recordings of past events are made available to the relevant members groups.

For recordings of patient events, click here.

For recordings of professional events, click here.

Past Events

  • Ask the OT with Occupational Therapist, Jo Southall, 19th December - POSTPONED
    Ask the OT with Occupational Therapist, Jo Southall, 19th December - POSTPONED
    Ask the OT with Occupational Therapist, Jo Southall, 19th December - POSTPONED
    Thu, 19 Dec
    online on zoom
    19 Dec 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT
    online on zoom
    19 Dec 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT
    online on zoom
    !MANY APOLOGIES. This session is POSTPONED as Jo has lost her voice! (Next one - Jan 16th) 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 :)
  • Hormones and Hypermobility (from age 10-50)
    Hormones and Hypermobility (from age 10-50)
    Membership Offer
    Hormones and Hypermobility (from age 10-50)
    Thu, 05 Dec
    Zoom
    05 Dec 2024, 19:00 – 20:10 GMT
    Zoom
    05 Dec 2024, 19:00 – 20:10 GMT
    Zoom
    Free to members - £8 for non-members. This session will be led by Dr Colinette Margerison who is an exceptionally experienced GP with both British Menopause Society (BMS) and Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) qualifications.
  • Craft and Chat HMSA Members' Social 27th November (MEMBERS ONLY)
    Craft and Chat HMSA Members' Social 27th November (MEMBERS ONLY)
    Craft and Chat HMSA Members' Social 27th November (MEMBERS ONLY)
    Wed, 27 Nov
    Zoom
    27 Nov 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT
    Zoom
    27 Nov 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT
    Zoom
    Free to members - BOOKING NOW AVAILABLE IN MEMBERS ONLY AREA. TICKETS AVAILABLE Come and join us for a very relaxed social session. Bring something crafty - or just a cuppa.
  • Ask the OT with Occupational Therapist, Jo Southall, 21st November
    Ask the OT with Occupational Therapist, Jo Southall, 21st November
    Ask the OT with Occupational Therapist, Jo Southall, 21st November
    Thu, 21 Nov
    EVENT POSTPONED
    21 Nov 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT
    EVENT POSTPONED
    21 Nov 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT
    EVENT POSTPONED
    UPDATED 21/11/24 18:45 GMT - EVENT POSTPONED. APOLOGIES, QUESTIONS WILL BE HELD. 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 :)
  • Hypermobility and the menopause - With Jeannie Di Bon
    Hypermobility and the menopause - With Jeannie Di Bon
    Membership Offer
    Hypermobility and the menopause - With Jeannie Di Bon
    Tue, 19 Nov
    Webinar
    19 Nov 2024, 19:00 – 20:00
    Webinar
    19 Nov 2024, 19:00 – 20:00
    Webinar
    This session will explore what can be expected during the menopause, especially for those who are hypermobile, plus useful tips to manage physical and emotional changes through exercise and lifestyle.
  • Joint Protection Strategies for everyone hypermobile (FREE FOR EVERYONE)
    Joint Protection Strategies for everyone hypermobile (FREE FOR EVERYONE)
    Joint Protection Strategies for everyone hypermobile (FREE FOR EVERYONE)
    Tue, 12 Nov
    Zoom
    12 Nov 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT
    Zoom
    12 Nov 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT
    Zoom
    Come for this not to be missed session. Learn from expert, bendy OT, Jo Southall, about all the things you can do to help protect your joints. We think this session is so important we're making it FREE for all to attend - it will also give non members a taster of the help HMSA membership can lend.
  • KEEP ON MOVING 2024 - Physio and Clinical Pilates daily rehab advice
    KEEP ON MOVING 2024 - Physio and Clinical Pilates daily rehab advice
    Membership Offer
    KEEP ON MOVING 2024 - Physio and Clinical Pilates daily rehab advice
    Sat, 26 Oct
    Zoom
    26 Oct 2024, 11:00 – 12:00 BST
    Zoom
    26 Oct 2024, 11:00 – 12:00 BST
    Zoom
    Free to members - £8 for non-members. This relaxed practical session will be led by both a physio expert in hypermobility and an experienced Pilates instructor who lives with EDS and PoTS. For tips, advice, a practical demonstration and Q&A attend this session to find out more.
  • Dental Care and Hypermobility Syndromes - Q&A with dental experts
    Dental Care and Hypermobility Syndromes - Q&A with dental experts
    Membership Offer
    Dental Care and Hypermobility Syndromes - Q&A with dental experts
    Thu, 24 Oct
    Webinar
    24 Oct 2024, 19:00 – 20:00
    Webinar
    24 Oct 2024, 19:00 – 20:00
    Webinar
    Here to answer your questions: Dr Audrey Kershaw Specialist Oral Surgeon, Dr Mary Gonzalez, General Dental Practitioner and Specialty Dentist in Paediatric Dentistry and Dr Christine Park, Senior Clinical Lecturer/ Honorary Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry, Glasgow Dental Hospital
  • Ask the OT with Occupational Therapist, Jo Southall, 17th October
    Ask the OT with Occupational Therapist, Jo Southall, 17th October
    Ask the OT with Occupational Therapist, Jo Southall, 17th October
    Thu, 17 Oct
    Zoom
    17 Oct 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 BST
    Zoom
    17 Oct 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 BST
    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 :)
  • Ask the OT with Occupational Therapist, Jo Southall, 19th September
    Ask the OT with Occupational Therapist, Jo Southall, 19th September
    Ask the OT with Occupational Therapist, Jo Southall, 19th September
    Thu, 19 Sept
    Zoom
    19 Sept 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 BST
    Zoom
    19 Sept 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 BST
    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 :)
  • Hypermobility and Long Covid - with Dr Jessica Eccles
    Hypermobility and Long Covid - with Dr Jessica Eccles
    Membership Offer
    Hypermobility and Long Covid - with Dr Jessica Eccles
    Wed, 18 Sept
    Zoom
    18 Sept 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 BST
    Zoom
    18 Sept 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 BST
    Zoom
    Free to members - £8 for non-members. Dr Jessica Eccles, one of our Medical Advisors, will explain more about her recently published research study showing the connection between Hypermobility and Long Covid.
  • Hypermobility: Practical Pacing with peer support (Members only)
    Hypermobility: Practical Pacing with peer support (Members only)
    Hypermobility: Practical Pacing with peer support (Members only)
    Wed, 04 Sept
    Zoom
    04 Sept 2024, 19:00 – 28 Sept 2024, 20:00
    Zoom
    04 Sept 2024, 19:00 – 28 Sept 2024, 20:00
    Zoom
    A three-session, patient-led course open to HMSA members, helping hypermobile people to start to create self-management strategies that will work for them with support from peers. With webinars by Hannah Ensor, Q&As, worksheets, and online peer support.
  • Ask the OT with Occupational Therapist, Jo Southall 15th August
    Ask the OT with Occupational Therapist, Jo Southall 15th August
    Ask the OT with Occupational Therapist, Jo Southall 15th August
    Thu, 15 Aug
    Zoom
    15 Aug 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 BST
    Zoom
    15 Aug 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 BST
    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 :)
  • Pain management, pacing & wellbeing: Advice from a Paediatric Physio
    Pain management, pacing & wellbeing: Advice from a Paediatric Physio
    Membership Offer
    Pain management, pacing & wellbeing: Advice from a Paediatric Physio
    Thu, 25 Jul
    Webinar
    25 Jul 2024, 19:00 – 20:00
    Webinar
    25 Jul 2024, 19:00 – 20:00
    Webinar
    This session will be led by a Paediatric Physio with a special interest in chronic pain management in children. This will be a great session for family members.
  • Ask the OT with Occupational Therapist, Jo Southall 18th July
    Ask the OT with Occupational Therapist, Jo Southall 18th July
    Ask the OT with Occupational Therapist, Jo Southall 18th July
    Thu, 18 Jul
    Zoom
    18 Jul 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 BST
    Zoom
    18 Jul 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 BST
    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 :)
  • Qigong for Hypermobility
    Qigong for Hypermobility
    Membership Offer
    Qigong for Hypermobility
    Mon, 15 Jul
    Webinar
    15 Jul 2024, 19:00 – 20:15
    Webinar
    15 Jul 2024, 19:00 – 20:15
    Webinar
    This session will be led by Nicola Jones a Tai Chi, Qigong and meditation instructor living with hypermobility. Qigong is an ancient Chinese health preservation system. Learn how the practice can be used as a method to support the hypermobile body.
  • Introduction to PoTS
    Introduction to PoTS
    Membership Offer
    Introduction to PoTS
    Thu, 11 Jul
    Webinar
    11 Jul 2024, 19:00 – 20:00
    Webinar
    11 Jul 2024, 19:00 – 20:00
    Webinar
    This session will be led by Joanne Bullingham from PoTs UK. It will be a great opportunity to learn more and also to refresh your existing knowledge about how to manage PoTS. There will be plenty of time for your questions.
  • Hypermobility and Problematic Joints - With Jeannie Di Bon
    Hypermobility and Problematic Joints - With Jeannie Di Bon
    Membership Offer
    Hypermobility and Problematic Joints - With Jeannie Di Bon
    Tue, 09 Jul
    Webinar
    09 Jul 2024, 19:00 – 20:00
    Webinar
    09 Jul 2024, 19:00 – 20:00
    Webinar
    This session will explore and focus on some of the joints that can be most problematic for people with hypermobility in terms of pain management and physical function. More information will follow soon...
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