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Supporting people with inner ear balance problems in Newcastle & the North East of England
We are a patient run support group who meet on a Saturday, four times a year.
We try to have two face to face sessions and two online meetings.
We were established in November 2008 and were set up by the Freeman Hospital and its patients.
We are here to help and support people in the North-East of England who suffer from common balance problems.
We get together to discuss and hear stories from other people who have similar inner ear balance problems.
Guest speakers are invited to help us understand and develop our balance system.
We encourage any proactive activities from the group that may help to strengthen our balance, knowledge and wellbeing.
We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting!
NEWS: The group are to donate money to The Meniere's Society, in memory of vestibular specialist Prof Linda Luxon. Linda not only spoke at one of our balance days but helped so many of our members with her expertise and positivity. She is greatly missed.
2024 dates and venue
Online on Saturday 13th January from 10am until 11:30am (with a small break after 40 mins).
Speaker: Dr Laura Smith, talking about her research study titled 'Impact and experiences of vestibular disorders and psychological distress: Qualitative findings from patients, family members and healthcare professionals'.
FACE TO FACE at The Piano room, RVI (see address below) on Saturday 4th May from 10am until 12pm: Discussion.
Online on Saturday 29th June from 10am until 10.45/11:00am (25 mins for speaker and then approx 20-30 mins for discussion)
Speaker: Natasha Harrington-Benton, Director of the Meniere's Society, talking about the work of the charity.
Link:
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Saturday, 29 June 2024
11:00 - 12:00 (WET)
https://teams.live.com/meet/942619121347?p=jwl9QLl33qGbLXznw9
No password needed - just log on, on the day!
FACE TO FACE at The Piano room, RVI (see address below) on Saturday 2nd November from 10am until 12pm: Discussion.
Please note our new face to face venue:
The RVI hospital, Peacock Hall, Piano room, Newcastle.
Website:
RVI Hospital
newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/hospitals/royal-victoria-infirmary
There is a £2 donation each time to cover the costs of the Speakers and Tea/Coffee.
Helpful links
Emma - labyrinthitis.org.uk
Meniere's Society - menieres.org.uk
VEDA - vestibular.org
Yorkshire Balance Support Group - yorkshirebalancesupportgroup.org.uk
Photo gallery
of our meetings
