Osteoarthritis care

MrsMiggins1972
MrsMiggins1972 Member Posts: 3
edited 10. Jan 2014, 16:39 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi all
I am a new to this forum and have joined to see if I can pick up any useful tips to help my mum. She has osteoarthritis in both knees and I was wondering if anyone knows of any patient support groups in the north west of the UK? I think she would really benefit from speaking to others about her condition. Many thanks in advance!

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  • daffy2
    daffy2 Member Posts: 1,636
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    If you look on the AC Home page you will be able to search for local support groups, and also details of courses they run which are well worth attending if there is one available. Her GP surgery might also be able to help with information? You are right to think that it could be helpful for her to meet people in a similar situation, but in the meantime you'll find a wealth of information on the various boards here, and if you or she have questions keep posting and we'll do our best to help.
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    What a thoughtful daughter your Mum has :)

    Here's a list of branches in the NW but do check first before she goes to one to ensure the information is up to date.

    Have you heard of Arthritis Care's Chat4Change programme in which a group of people talk on the phone regularly with a facilitator? http://www.arthritiscare.org.uk/PublicationsandResources/Selfmanagement/chat4change-telephone-groups

    And of course she could come on here and chat to us online.
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  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Welcome to Arthritis Care, I'm sure you will pick up tips to help your mom and I hope you find a local support group for your mom as well. You will find this site amazingly helpful as I do.
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello and how thoughtful of you..I see the others have given you some details, I do hope your mum will be able to get along to a group ..x
    Love
    Barbara
  • MrsMiggins1972
    MrsMiggins1972 Member Posts: 3
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I just wanted to say thank you to you all for your lovely and helpful comments, it really is much appreciated! My mum is a total diamond and Im sure your advice will really help…thank you all once again! xx :
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    I do hope you find a group.....I find my invaluable.
    I have a car and its a half hour drive but it is worth it. Once a month.
    The only thing is any activities {like seated zumba} is in that area as well...Oh well at least I have a car to get me there , should be thankful.

    Love
    Hileena

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