My Brain: My Story: My Family Event 12th October 2024

[EncephInternational]

We would love you to join us in Newcastle, England or virtually at My Brain : My Story : My Family this October 12th (10am to 6pm)

This hybrid event is for anyone who wants to listen to the experiences of people who have been directly or indirectly affected by encephalitis. There will be opportunities to ask questions of the speakers and join us afterwards for a drinks reception (in person attendees) or the virtual support gathering.

At this years event we will be having a session in the morning which will be aimed at encephalitis in children. The afternoon session will be aimed at encephalitis in adulthood.

You are welcome to attend one or both sessions.

Children and young people are welcome to attend and we will provide activities throughout the day (the activities are suitable for ages 4+ and are available to in person attendees only). Please note we are not able to provide one to one specialist care.

Confirmed Children’s workshops

Big Science UK – a fantastic opportunity for children to participate in hands on science experiments which may include slime, sherbert making, film canister rockets as well as Big Science demonstrations.

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Confirmed Speakers:

Encephalitis in children and young people

Diane Adebayo (UK) – Person Affected and Team Encephalitis Volunteer

Kellie Murphy (Ireland) – Parent of child affected

Encephalitis in adults

Hannah Rowlands (UK) – Person Affected and Team Encephalitis Volunteer

Jim Cooper (US) – Person Affected.

Chris Moore (UK) – Person Affected.

Eduarda Moreira (Brazil) – Person Affected.

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Programme

10am – Arrivals

10.30am-12.00pm Parents/young person ‘lived’ experience speakers. Children/young people workshop activities

12.00pm Lunch

1pm-5pm – Adult ‘lived’ experience speakers. Children/young people workshop activities.

5pm – Drinks reception (in person attendees) / On line after event support gathering (virtual attendees)

6.00pm – Close

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Ticket Information

The cost to attend in person is £5.00 per adult (25+)

Tickets for Children/Young people (25 & under free of charge)

If you are joining virtually tickets are free of charge.

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The Venue

Northumbria Students Union: 2 Sandyford Road Domain Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8SB

Venue is accessible by public transport.

There are a limited number of car parking spaces available. To reserve a space please register for a car park ticket if required.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Book your place here:

encephalitis.info/event/my-...

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