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Location: Midlands Arts Centre – Birmingham When: 20 July 2025, 10 am – 5 pm Who: 18-25 year olds directly or indirectly affected by meningitis You asked us for a day which blends connection, support and creativity, so we acted on it! Our newest event for 18-25 year olds, who have a direct or indirect experience of meningitis, promises to deliver all that and more. You can opt in to take part in a relaxed, informal session led by one of our Helpline nurses, which may help you to navigate life after an experience of meningitis. We’ll welcome new faces and catch […]

The Anxiety Management Course is for adults. It’s a free Meningitis Now online course of learning and self-help for anxiety for people who’ve a direct experience of bacterial or viral meningitis.   What: Anxiety Management Course When: Six consecutive Wednesdays 1.30-3pm, Wednesday 18 June – Wednesday 23 July Where: Online via Zoom Who: Adults aged 18 and over who have had meningitis. Meningitis can have a variety of long-term impacts. While recovery is straightforward for some, it is more complicated for others. Lingering effects can include headaches and fatigue as well as anxiety. Anxiety can take many forms. For some people it might be […]

Are you aged 13-17 and living with hydrocephalus or spina bifida? Come and be part of our supportive and fun community! Location: Virtual Join us for an engaging virtual session designed to help us get to know each other better. Whether you’re new or already know some of the group, this is a great opportunity to connect and make new friends! We will playing games and using this group as a way to get to know each other better. We want you to tell us what you would like to do in these groups each month Why Join? • Meet […]

Come along to Shine Social’s Coffee, chat and quiz and give our 2 quiz’s a go. Challenge yourself in a relaxed, friendly, supportive, private and informal setting online, on Zoom. We are looking forward to meeting you. Please note: This session will take place via a closed Zoom session, to participate you will need to book your place by clicking the ‘Sign Up Now’ button provided, and ensure that you have the Zoom software installed on your computer or mobile device. A link to the Zoom event will be sent to the email address you provide during your booking. Zoom […]

A light-hearted social group with an opportunity to catch up with all the latest news and events within Shine and meet other members from across the country for fun and friendship If you have any further questions or would like to find out more information regarding this event, please reach out. Just click the ‘Get in Touch’ button below, and we’ll be more than happy to assist you. Please note: This session will take place via a closed Zoom session, to participate you will need to book your place by clicking the ‘Sign Up Now’ button provided, and ensure that […]

We try to chose books that can be read and listened to to suit everyone’s style of reading. The group is very informal and a chance to discuss our chosen books and others we may have read. Our June book is Patience by Victoria Scott. Here’s what Amazon say about Patience: A new high-risk treatment gives you the chance to cure your child’s disease. Do you take it? The Willows have been through a lot. Louise has devoted her life to caring for her disabled youngest daughter. Pete works abroad, almost never seeing his loved ones. And their eldest, Eliza, […]

Join our Shine education lead, Mary-Anne and early intervention project worker, Louisa for a Reception New Starter transition information meeting. Mary-Anne has many years of school SENCo experience and Louisa 13 years primary teaching experience, including reception. This session is for those with children who will be starting reception in September 2025 but also for those with children currently in nursery who will be starting primary school in 2026. We will be covering aspects such as: how to access support in nursery special educational support plans care plans details to consider when choosing a suitable primary school for your child […]

Make a pom-pom rainbow and an ‘Everybody Matters’ poster. We will be sending you craft packs, please resist starting them until the zoom session. An opportunity to make new friends while playing some popular fun online games! We will also have our regular slot of “show and tell” so bring something along that you want to share with other Shine Little Stars members. Booking for this event will close on 1st June. We look forward to seeing you soon.               Please note: This session will take place via a closed Zoom session, to participate […]

An opportunity to meet with other members diagnosed with Spina Bifida and share tips on managing this condition on a day to day basis. Be kind and courteous. We’re all in this together to create a welcoming environment. Let’s treat everyone with respect. Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required. No hate speech or bullying. Make sure that everyone feels safe. Bulling of any kind isn’t allowed, and degrading comments about race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, gender or identity will not be tolerated. No promotions or spam. Give more to this session than you take. Self-promotion, spam and irrelevant links aren’t allowed. […]