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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: rhandyside66 on July 14, 2021, 10:24:53 AM

Title: Local Support North East
Post by: rhandyside66 on July 14, 2021, 10:24:53 AM: Hello, I am looking for support groups/ advice in the Tyne and Wear area. My doctor has mentioned one or two national websites and online organisations but I would love to find a local group of Geordie women to talk with, compare experiences and find help and support. Any ideas? I feel as if I am going through this all alone.

Thank you,
Rhonda Handyside.
Title: Re: Local Support North East
Post by: CLKD on July 14, 2021, 10:40:34 AM: You're not alone whilst you are here ;-)

How sympathetic is your Practice Nurse, would she know enough to set up a group at the surgery occasionally? Perhaps there might be information at the local Hospital/s? Could you go on local radio and ask if any1 would like to form a group? MayB meeting in a Library as a safe place or on-line.

Is there a menopause Clinic in the area?
Title: Re: Local Support North East
Post by: rhandyside66 on July 14, 2021, 05:20:58 PM: Some great ideas here. I will look into some of them. I was thinking of writing to my MP about the situation. I find it quite shocking that there is little or no support.
Title: Re: Local Support North East
Post by: CLKD on July 14, 2021, 05:33:20 PM: Do write 2 your MP. Alerting them isn't a bad idea.

Let us know how you get on.
Title: Re: Local Support North East
Post by: rhandyside66 on July 15, 2021, 01:39:40 PM: I'll keep you informed. :)
Title: Re: Local Support North East
Post by: Nik2502 on July 17, 2021, 07:22:58 PM: Quote from: rhandyside66 on July 15, 2021, 01:39:40 PM
I'll keep you informed. :)

Hi I’m in Newcastle if you wanted to chat? X
Title: Re: Local Support North East
Post by: NicolaJ on July 17, 2021, 08:29:37 PM: Hi, I’m in Newcastle too!
Title: Re: Local Support North East
Post by: Nik2502 on July 19, 2021, 03:18:04 AM: Quote from: NicolaJ on July 17, 2021, 08:29:37 PM
Hi, I’m in Newcastle too!

Hi x
Title: Re: Local Support North East
Post by: NicolaJ on July 19, 2021, 09:13:36 PM: Hi! Lovely to connect! Xx
Title: Re: Local Support North East
Post by: rhandyside66 on August 18, 2021, 08:39:00 PM: Maybe we should all link up. I'm on Facebook. No reply from my MP yet.
Title: Re: Local Support North East
Post by: NicolaJ on August 18, 2021, 08:52:50 PM: I’ve sent you a DM on messenger xx
Title: Re: Local Support North East
Post by: NicolaJ on August 18, 2021, 08:56:48 PM: Quote from: Nik2502 on July 17, 2021, 07:22:58 PM
Quote from: rhandyside66 on July 15, 2021, 01:39:40 PM
I'll keep you informed. :)

Hi I’m in Newcastle if you wanted to chat? X

Hey, we’ve connected on messenger if you’d like to join. I’m Nicola Eve
Title: Re: Local Support North East
Post by: rhandyside66 on September 06, 2021, 10:08:22 AM: UPDATE!
I have had a letter from my MP this morning suggesting she gives me a call to discuss taking the matter forward, including potentially how we set up a group in the area. Would anyone be interested? Does anyone have any suggestions as to discussion points etc?