07 Nov 2011
Mid Sussex local PPIP support group meeting
The PPIP Committee would like to:
Invite you to the second meeting of the Mid Sussex local support group meeting on Monday the 7th November from 6 to 8 pm
The location of the meeting place is:
Room 4, 1st floor, Downsmere at the Princess Royal Hospital,
Downsmere is the administration building in the Grounds of the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, and separate from the main Hospital. A map of the hospital campus is attached to help people find it.
Whilst the group is in the early stages, we welcome ideas on what you would like the group to include, what you hope to get from it and the sort of things you would like to do.
The aims of the group are to act as both a ‘self help’ group but also as a social opportunity. We hope to use some of the time to work on pain management strategies that we practiced on the programme, as well as share our experiences of keeping up with pain management.
Some very kind PPIP members have offered to supoprt people travelling from the East Grinstead and Burgess Hill areas in getting to the group. If you would like to take them up on this offer please contact Amy on the details listed below, or Graham on 01444 241704.
We hope to see you there and if you have any questions in the meantime or would like to let us know if you are coming please get in touch by calling 0207 188 3236 and asking to speak to Amy or emailing admin@ppip.org.uk
06 Oct 2011
Southampton PPIP Support Group Meeting 2.30pmBursledon Village Hall, Long Lane, Old Bursledon, Southampton, Hants, SO31 8BZ
14 Sep 2011
Newbury/Basingstoke PPIP Support Group Meeting 2pmThe next Newbury PPIP support group meeting will be held on Wednesday 14th September at 2pm at Costa Coffee
Unit 8B, Newbury Retail Park
Pinchington Lane
Newbury
RG14 7HU
01653 31821
http://www.costa.co.uk/contact/detail.aspx?id=4412
If you are driving from Basingstoke- its actually very easy as the retail park is just off the road in from your direction, and there is plenty of parking.
Please confirm attendance with Debbie: dagrimmond@aol.com, 07833686364
05 Sep 2011
The first Mid Sussex local support group
meeting will be held on Monday 5th September at 6 to 8 pm.
Transport availible, for more details read belThe PPIP Committee would like to:
Invite you to the first meeting of the
Mid Sussex local support group
meeting on
Monday 5th September at 6 to 8 pm
The location of the meeting place is:
Room 4, 1st floor, Downsmere at the Princess Royal Hospital,
Downsmere is the administration building in the Grounds of the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, and separate from the main Hospital. A map of the hospital campus is attached to help people find it.
Whilst the group is in the early stages, we welcome ideas on what you would like the group to include, what you hope to get from it and the sort of things you would like to do.
The aims of the group are to act as both a ‘self help’ group but also as a social opportunity. We hope to use some of the time to work on pain management strategies that we practiced on the programme, as well as share our experiences of keeping up with pain management.
Some very kind PPIP members have offered to supoprt people travelling from the East Grinstead and Burgess Hill areas in getting to the group. If you would like to take them up on this offer please contact Amy on the details listed below, or Graham on 01444 241704.
We hope to see you there and if you have any questions in the meantime or would like to let us know if you are coming please get in touch by calling 0207 188 3236 and asking to speak to Amy or Nikala or emailing admin@ppip.org.uk
16 Aug 2011
Big thanks to everyone who came to the BBQ and supported PPIP!The PPIP Committee would like to say a big thank you to everyone who made the BBQ on Saturday! The weather just about held off and we were glad to see such a good turn out. Photos and a review of the afternoon will follow soon!
06 Aug 2011
PPIP SUMMER BBQ- Tickets available soon for this event which will take place at the Cavendish Arms, Vauxhall on the afternoon of the 6th August. More
04 Aug 2011
CANCELLED- Southampton PPIP Support Group 2.30pm- DUE TO LACK OF ATTENDANCE THE SOUTHAMPTON GROUP WILL NOW OPERATE ON A QUARTELY BASIS WITH THE NEXT MBursledon Village Hall, Long Lane, Old Bursledon, Southampton, Hants, SO31 8BZ
07 Jul 2011
Southampton PPIP SUpport Group 2.30 pmBursledon Village Hall, Long Lane, Old Bursledon, Southampton, Hants, SO31 8BZ
07 Jul 2011
Southampton PPIP SUpport Group 2.30 pmBursledon Village Hall, Long Lane, Old Bursledon, Southampton, Hants, SO31 8BZ
08 Jun 2011
PPIP Newbury GroupWe thought it would be nice to meet up for lunch on 8th June. We can meet at the Bowlers Arms, Newbury West Berkshire(RG14 6TW) at 12:30 and then depending on whose there and the weather, we can decide where to go for lunch. I have a few easily accessible places in mind. We would leave the Bowlers Arms car park at 12:45 for to be at lunch venue for 1:00. Please text me if a few days before to confrim that you will be attending tel 07833686364
email dagrimmond@aol.com
This way we can be flexible. Please could people confirm if they are coming and phone or text any last minute change of plans so we are not left standing alone.
02 Jun 2011
Southampton PPIP Support Group 2.30pmBursledon Village Hall, Long Lane, Old Bursledon, Southampton, Hants, SO31 8BZ
24 May 2011
Newbury PPIP Group -7.30 pm- Meeting will be in HungerfordPlease confirm venue with Debbie Grimmond
tel 07833686364
email dagrimmond@aol.com
This way we can be flexible. Please could people confirm if they are coming and phone or text any last minute change of plans so we are not left standing alone.
Thanks
Debbie and PPIP
18 May 2011
Charity eases chronic pain with pioneering internet radio showPain Concern, a UK charity that provides support to people living with chronic pain, has started its new internet radio programme Airing Pain. The programmes cover a number of topics in chronic pain, such as neuropathic pain, young people and pain, can diet affect chronic pain?, work and benefits, leading pain specialists interviews, visits to pain centres across the country and interviews with people discussing their personal experiences. So far Pain Concern has broadcast 11 programmes and plans to continue while funding lasts.
Feedback on the programmes from listeners has been overwhelmingly good including listeners from outside the UK. One listener commented "As a person that lives with chronic pain I would like to say thanks for the radio shows. At times you feel like the only one out there, and it helps to know there are others going through the same issues." Australian listener via e-mail, and another listener commented on our facebook page “It's great that Pain Concern are working so hard to improve people's understanding and acceptance of chronic pain, and also help patients to know how to speak to their doctors and other medical staff to ensure they get the best help. Let’s hope lots of people listen to the programme!”.
The Airing Pain programmes are broadcast every fortnight at 11am and 8pm on Ableradio.com, with programmes repeated at the same times the following week.
Free podcasts of the programmes remain available at www.ableradio.com/podcasts/airing-pain, and CDs can be purchased from Pain Concern.
We at Pain Concern will continue to produce these high quality, informative programmes to ensure that people in chronic pain have a voice..
05 May 2011
Southampton PPIP Support Group 2.30Bursledon Village Hall, Long Lane, Old Bursledon, Southampton, Hants, SO31 8BZ
14 Apr 2011
The first Southampton local support group: all PPIP members welcome
The PPIP Committee would like to invite you to the first Southampton local support group meeting on Thurday 14th April 2.30- 3.30
The location of the group is:
• Bursledon Village Hall, Long Lane, Old Bursledon, Southampton, Hants, SO31 8BZ
Whilst the groups are in the early stages, we welcome ideas on what you would like the groups to include. The aims of the group are to act as both a ‘self help’ group but also as a social opportunity. We hope to use some of the time to work on pain management strategies that we practiced on the programme, as well as share our experiences of keeping up with pain management. During the first meeting we will also discuss
• The structure of the support group e.g. who will be running it
• The purpose of having a support group meeting e.g. socialising, practising techniques learnt on the programme, discussions of new information etc
• How frequently people want meetings e.g. once a month
• Expectations and ground rules
• Methods of communication between meetings
• AOB
We hope to see you there and if you have any questions in the meantime or would like to let us know that you are coming please get in touch by calling 0207 188 3236 and asking to speak to Amy or Nikala or emailing admin@ppip.org.uk
06 Apr 2011
Next Newbury PPIP Support Group meeting -2pmDuring this meeting we will be catching up for coffee and going for a walk at the Bowlers Arms (address on previous meeting)
10 Mar 2011
The next Evening Newbury local support group: all PPIP members welcomeThursday 10th March at 7.30 till 8.30 (pm)
The additional evening meeting has been booked to accommodate those who can not make times during the day, but all are welcome to attend both.
The location of the group is:
The Bowler's Arms (Falkland Cricket Club)
Enborne Street
Wash Common
Newbury
Berkshire
RG14 6TW
Tel: 01635 4765
Whilst the groups are in the early stages, we welcome ideas on what you would like the groups to include. The aims of the group are to act as both a ‘self help’ group but also as a social opportunity. We hope to use some of the time to work on pain management strategies that we practiced on the programme, as well as share our experiences of keeping up with pain management..
We hope to see you there and if you have any questions in the meantime or would like to let us know if you are coming please get in touch by calling 0207 188 3236 and asking to speak to Amy or Nikala or emailing admin@ppip.org.uk
09 Mar 2011
The next Newbury local support group: all PPIP members welcomeWednesday 9th March at 2.30 till 3.30
The location of the group is:
The Bowler's Arms (Falkland Cricket Club)
Enborne Street
Wash Common
Newbury
Berkshire
RG14 6TW
Tel: 01635 4765
Whilst the groups are in the early stages, we welcome ideas on what you would like the groups to include. The aims of the group are to act as both a ‘self help’ group but also as a social opportunity. We hope to use some of the time to work on pain management strategies that we practiced on the programme, as well as share our experiences of keeping up with pain management..
We hope to see you there and if you have any questions in the meantime or would like to let us know if you are coming please get in touch by calling 0207 188 3236 and asking to speak to Amy or Nikala or emailing admin@ppip.org.uk
16 Feb 2011
First Berkshire Local PPIP Support Group Meeting!!The PPIP Committee would like to invite you to the first Berkshire local support group meeting on the Wednesday 16th February at 2.30 till 3.30.
The location of the group is:
The Bowler's Arms (Falkland Cricket Club)
Enborne Street
Wash Common
Newbury
Berkshire
RG14 6TW
Tel: 01635 4765
As the first meeting, we hope to enjoy a meet and greet and discuss your expectations of:
• The purpose of having a support group meeting e.g. socialising, practising techniques learnt on the programme, discussions of new information etc
• The structure of the support group e.g. who will be running it
• How frequently people want meetings e.g. once a month
• Expectations and ground rules
• Methods of communication between meetings
• AOB
We hope to see you there and if you have any questions in the meantime or would like to let us know if you are coming please get in touch by calling 0207 188 3236 and asking to speak to Amy or Nikala or emailing admin@ppip.org.uk
01 Jan 2011
Newsletter No 8 is on the way!The 8th Edition of the PPIP Newsletter is now on the way to all our PPIP members. We hope you receive it in good time and enjoy reading it!