Bournemouth Local MDS Patient Support Group
2 May. 2019Meetings are scheduled on Wednesdays between 10.30 am – 1 pm every 4 months, at the moment they take place online via Zoom. Since going online our group is open to all MDS UK members Nationwide.
Location:
The Grove Hotel
2 Grove Road
East Cliff
Bournemouth
Dorset BH1 3AU
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Come and share your questions and experience
Friends and family members are also invited
> Visit our calendar to find dates and times
They include talks from experts in the field and also informal discussions to share knowledge and experiences with other patients.
Not long ago we sadly lost one of Bournemouth Group Coordinators, Guy Rouquette.
> Please visit Guy's Memorial Page, where we celebrate his life
What happened in the meeting? Catch up here
Meeting agenda:
- Share experiences in dealing with their disease, concerns, advices etc.
- Discussion about What is fatigue? What are the sources of fatigue? and how to cope with fatigue?
- Group discussion on travel insurances for MDS patients
Patients in the Wessex region can also benefit from additional complementary treatments and services, provided free of charge by the Wessex Cancer Trust.
At all of our free Cancer Support Centres, clients are welcomed by our volunteer befrienders who are equipped to provide information, support and a listening ear.
Our team of specialist counsellors are there to help deal with the emotional impact of cancer and our complementary therapists aim to improve well-being, help with pain management and increase self-confidence.