Hosted chats 2008

 National Multiple Sclerosis Society MS Society, 13 November 2008

Anita Rose, Clinical Psychologist at the MS Society's Walton Centre, joined us in the chat room as guest host. Anita works for the NHS and provides consultancy for the MS Society. She took questions on various aspects of caring for someone with MS.

Read the full MS Society chat

 Age Concern Age Concern, 11 September 2008

Sheelagh Donovan, Health and Community Care information specialist at Age Concern England joined us in the chat room as our guest host. Her area of expertise is maintaining your health and using/making the most of NHS services.

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  Summer Party, 21 August 2008

This year's Summer Party was another funpacked and noisy affair. The quiz tested carers' knowledge of pop-culture, the animal kingdom and geography. With two tie-breakers to find our winners it we had everyone on the edges of their seats. The M&S vouchers are now on their way to the winners. You can find details of any upcoming events in the carers newsletter and discussion boards.

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  Dr Ken Checinski, 8 May 2008

Dr Ken Checinski is Senior Lecturer in Addictive Behaviour at St George’s Hospital Medical School, London and Consultant Psychiatrist with the Respond NHS drug and alcohol team in Surrey. He joined us to give advice on drug, alcohol and other addictions affecting you or your family.

Read the full chat with Ken Checinski

  Luke Clements, leading expert on UK Community Care law, 8 April 2008

A leading expert on UK Community Care law and the rights of disabled people to social and health care support, Luke joined us in the chat room to answer your questions on social and health care issues and their impact on you.

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 The National Autistic Society National Autistic Society, 2 April 2008

An advisor on the Autism Helpline, Sarah Tooke joined us in the chat room to answer carers questions about autism. The NAS provides impartial and confidential information, advice and support to people with autism (including Asperger syndrome), their families, professionals, and researchers.

Read the full chat with National Autistic Society

 

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