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We Have broken up for a summer break but will be meeting back on 16th september 2010 - further details to follow
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Forthcoming events organised by the Children's Heart Association
2010
If you would like more information about these events please contact the Children's Heart Association or Linda Griffiths
To book places on each of these trips please contact Val on 0151 733 1396
or for more information contact Anne on 0161 224 3901
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Younger GUCH patients National Patient Conference, Manchester 9th and 10th October 2010
We know that being a younger patient can mean that you have different concerns and different things you want to talk about than some of our more mature members. Times can be tough enough growing up what with school, exams, university, finding out who you are and what you want out of life – then throw in a heart condition into the mix and all sorts of other issues can come up. We understand this, and we also understand that accessing support and information about your heart condition early on can really help you get a handle on things better. There are loads of other younger patients like you all around the country with all kinds of heart conditions, and this year at our National patient Conference, we want to bring everyone together.
We will have a fantastic programme of activities, including fun workshops, discussion time and more, and the aim is to address issues to do with your health and how you feel about your condition, in a friendly, informal and fun way.
This exclusive programme is only open to younger patients aged upto 24 years.
(Parents are welcome to join in the programme of activities in the other conference)
For National Patient Conference please contact:
Paula Banda: pbanda54@googlemail.com or phone 01706 216 534
Pippa, Helen or Fiona: admin@guch.org.uk or phone 01473 252007
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Events organised by The Children's Heart Federation
Science Night Spectacular
On 16/07/2010 
Heart children and their siblings aged from 8 to 11 are invited to join the Children's Heart Federation for a sleepover in the galleries of the world famous Science Museum.
Science Night is an all night extravaganza with a scientific twist! Science Nights provide education and fun for children and accompanying adults, through an evening of fantastic activities rounded off by camping in the Science Museum overnight.
The CHF Science Night will include;
- Exciting hands-on workshops
- Sleeping overnight among the Science Museum’s amazing exhibits
- Watching a breathtaking 3D film in our IMAX Cinema
- A tasty breakfast
- Experienced staff who will ensure you have a safe and enjoyable time
The CHF Science Night will be followed by a breakfast at St Mary the Boltons Church, South Kensington which will provide the ideal opportunity to meet and mingle with other heart families. Location information for both venues can be found below.
For more information or to book your place, contact the CHF Family Support Team using Places are extremely limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis so book early to avoid disappointment
Click here to find out more
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Staying Positive Workshops
epilepsy......diabetes......heart conditions...asthma......juvenile arthritis......sickle cell.....ME......Crohns.....cerebral palsy....... etc
They are currently recruiting for Young Facilitators to run Staying Positive workshops in their local community
Training Date: 23rd - 26th August 2010, Birmingham
· Young facilitators will be aged 15 – 23 years and be living with a long-term condition
· They will receive accredited training and support to become facilitators and will work in groups of 3 to run workshops for other young people in their local area
· Every facilitator will receive a certificate of achievement once they have successfully completed their first set of workshops and will be paid an honorarium of £40 for each workshop they deliver thereafter
· We will cover all expenses including travel costs to and from the training venue
· The Staying Positive Facilitator Training Programme is accredited by the Open College Network (OCN) 9 Credits at Level 3
To refer young people or for more information call Jo Langley on 01225 731324 or Jo.Langley@eppcic.co.uk or Cathy McMahon on 01225 731326/07500 093701 or Catherine.McMahon@eppcic.co.uk
*Staying Positive has won a Guardian Public Services Award for long-term conditions* Read more at www.guardian.co.uk/winners-report/common-ground
Contact Linda Griffiths if you are interested in becoming a facilitator on tel 0161 276 7959
Are you 15 to 23 years old?
Are you living with a long-term health condition?
Do you spend lots of your time at the Doctors or Hospital?
Do you get nagged by adults, friends and parents about what you should and shouldn’t do? (they mean well but it can be hard to deal with!)
Staying Positive is a great new project for young people just like you!
We run workshops for young people aged 12-18 and we need your help!
What’s it all about?
- Having fun and meeting new people!
- We asked lots of young people and they told us what was important and we built the workshops around their ideas- medication, school, feeling down, talking to Doctors and parents, exercise, sex and alcohol and drugs and puberty for younger people
Why should I get involved?
- Make friends who have similar experiences to you!
- Get trained up to deliver workshops and use your experiences to help other young people
- Get paid for your time! (we pay £40 per workshop once you have been trained and delivered one set of workshops)
Follow this link to find out more www.staying-positive.co.uk
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Events Organised by Meet@Teen Heart - The Youth Branch of The British Heart Foundation
Speak Up is the BHF's fun, one day workshop for young people aged between 13 and 19 who are living with heart conditions.
At Speak Up you will learn more about:
- How to feel more confident
- How to communicate with others
- How to talk to others about your condition in a supportive and creative way
You will also meet other young people with heart conditions.
The Speak Up workshop is completely free. We will also pay for you to travel to and from the workshop.
"I think the workshop taught me that you need to talk to people, tell them about your heart condition - otherwise you're not being fair on them and you can't expect them to understand…"
Dates of Speak Up workshops in 2010:
Time: 10am – 3pm (includes lunch)
- 17 April - Leeds
- 22 May - London
- 26 June - Bristol
- 11 September - Newcastle
- 23 October - Birmingham
- 20 November - Manchester
It is a fun and relaxed workshop – you won’t have to do any tests or give any presentations.
If you would like to learn more about how to express yourself and build your confidence, all you have to do is fill out this form and post it back to the BHF.
If you have any questions, email meetatteenheart@bhf.org.uk or phone 020 755 40404
