Non-u3a Items of Interest

Online Fibromyalgia Sessions by Arthritis UK

Join us for two online information sessions delivered by Francesca Fulthorpe, Advanced Pain Management Practitioner within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

Session 1: September 10th, 12pm-1pm

What is fibromyalgia

How does the pain system work and how does fibromyalgia change things. What do we think creates it? How is it diagnosed? What should you expect from an assessment? What tests should be done to check for other conditions.

Session 2: October 15th, 12pm -1pm

Living with fibromyalgia:
What are the recommended management strategies and what are their benefits/risks/limitations. This would include physical activity, medication, psychological therapies and lifestyle change.

Mae croeso i chi ymuno â ni am 2 sesiwn wybodaeth ar-lein a gyflwynir gan Francesca Fulthorpe, Ymarferydd Rheoli Poen Uwch o fewn Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Caerdydd a’r Fro.

Sesiwn 1: Medi 10fed 12yp -1yp

Beth yw ffibromyalgia:
Sut mae’r system boen yn gweithio a sut mae ffibromyalgia yn newid pethau. Beth yw eich barn chi am beth sy’n ei achosi? Sut mae’n cael ei ddiagnosio? Beth ddylech chi ei ddisgwyl gan asesiad? Pa brofion y dylid eu gwneud i wirio am gyflyrau eraill.

Sesiwn 2: Hydref 15fed 12yp -1yp

Byw gyda ffibromyalgia:

Beth yw’r strategaethau rheoli a argymhellir, a beth yw eu manteision/risgiau/cyfyngiadau. Byddai hyn yn cynnwys gweithgaredd corfforol, meddyginiaeth, therapïau seicolegol a newid ffordd o fyw.

Cofrestrwch gan ddefnyddio’r ddolen hon, neu e-bostiwch walessupport@arthritis-uk.org os oes gennych unrhyw gwestiynau.

There will be an opportunity for questions. Everyone is welcome!

Register at Arthritis UK Cymru monthly online information sessions | Arthritis UK

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Art Club

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Our City Our Story

Storytellers and volunteers are needed to help preserve the oral histories of older people’s experiences of live music in Cardiff. If you’d like to get involved, contact details are given in the posters below.

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Support for bereavement

Cruse Bereavement support is a national charity that supports anyone following the death of someone important to them. They provide compassionate, confidential support regardless of when the bereavement occurred or the circumstances surrounding it. Trained volunteers provide a safe, supportive space where people can talk openly about their grief and find ways to navigate life after loss.

For support,information or advice, please call our Helpline on 0808 808 1677 or visit the website at www.cruse.org.uk. More contact details are given below.

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Your chance to be on TV!

Production company Magnum Media are seeking contestants for the latest ITV series of The 1% Club with Lee Mack.

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Community volunteers needed

The Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust is currently looking for volunteers to help support patients within their local communities. Details of the roles, and a job description for the Volunteer Car Driver role, are given below, including contact details for further information.

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Arthritis UK – sessions at Llanishen

Further information on the sessions being run by Arthritis UK in Llanishen is given below.

Online Hearing study

Are you 65+ and living with a partner who has depression?

Opportunity to take part in a research study

Researcher: Kate McKeown, Counselling Psychologist in Training, University of South Wales

I will need participants to show interest within the next couple of weeks and be able to complete the interview by the end of June at the latest due to university deadlines. I’m happy to chat with people if they have any questions or hesitations.