Yorkshire Support Group

[SuzieA]

Hello, does anyone know if there is a support group who meet for a chat anywhere in Yorkshire?

[BobD Volunteer]

If there isn't one already, why not start your own. All you need is a nice pub, good food a date and an announcement on here. . After that you can decide what you want from it. Ours wanted to stay as a social group whilst others may want something more formal with a medical lead and regular talks. It costs nothing to arrange a nice pub meet.

[meadfoot]

Hi we have one in South Yorkshire at the Northern General hospital in Sheffield. The group meets every 2 months and is run by one of the Arrhythmia nurse specialists. At each meeting there is an opportunity to network and gain support from attendees. There is also a guest speaker. Last week there was a GP with special interest in arrhythmias in attendance who spoke about the GP role in aiding with managing these conditions.

There will be a specialist cardiologist speaking about arrhythmia research, a pharmacist, dietitian and a member of the ambulance service coming to speak over the next number of meetings.

Next meeting is June 9th Tuesday, followed by Thurs 15 Oct and Tues 8th Dec. You can just turn up no prior booking, no charge, free tea and coffee. You would be very welcome.

It might be useful to attend to see how to set up a group closer to you if that would be useful to you. Meetings are held in the Education Unit at the Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield.

Hope this helps.

Dee

[SuzieA in reply to meadfoot]

Thank you, I think I would like to attend

[bebe7637 in reply to SuzieA]

There is a support group in Shipley , Bradford. Usually run by a specialist cardio nurse.

[SuzieA in reply to bebe7637]

Thanks x

[wendyg123 in reply to SuzieA]

SuzieA I live in Hornsea and would like to see if there is a need for a support group in the Holderness area. I am retired but most of my friends still work & none of them live local. Will put a poster up at EastgateMedical Centre & see if there is any response.

Wendy

[SuzieA in reply to wendyg123]

I live in Hornsea too

[wendyg123 in reply to SuzieA]

Wendy:-Tel No:- 01964535617,small world! Thought there would be some one else locally with AF. I do have dogs so you may have seen me around, I drive a white VW Caddy van. Give me a call and perhaps we can share experiences. It is new to me and at times a bit frightening. Wendy

[Bunny92 in reply to wendyg123]

Hi Wendy, you sound like me, but im in Withernsea, we have dogs and drive a red Caddy van. lol

[SuzieA in reply to meadfoot]

What time is the meeting?

[meadfoot in reply to SuzieA]

Starts at 10am till 12 noon. You would be made very welcome.

Dee

[SuzieA in reply to meadfoot]

Thank you

[Deeferdi in reply to meadfoot]

I I couldn't get this time Dee but hoping to get to the next one in June! May see you there and get the chance to say hello!

[meadfoot in reply to Deeferdi]

Excellent, look forward to it.

D

[pkc05]

Hi SuzieA, Westcliffe medical practice in Shipley run a support group for AF and other arythmia sufferers. The next one is Thursday 30 April at 14.00hrs. I know that one is run in Keighley as well but I do not have their details. The lady who runs it goes to the Shipley meeting and she sounds very keen to help others. I hope that helps

BW Paul

[SuzieA in reply to pkc05]

Thank you, unfortunately that date is not convenient, what a pity