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Upcoming Events

  • Craft and Chat - HMSA Members Only (TICKETS AVAILABLE IN MEMBERS' AREA)
    Craft and Chat - HMSA Members Only (TICKETS AVAILABLE IN MEMBERS' AREA)
    Sun, 15 Oct
    Zoom
    15 Oct, 16:30 – 17:30 BST
    Zoom
    15 Oct, 16:30 – 17:30 BST
    Zoom
    Free to members (TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE. NB: You cannot register here. MEMBER BOOKING: Members can book here: www.hypermobility.org/members) Come for a relaxed chat and craft. Join us online, bring something crafty - or just a cuppa.
  • HMSA - Ask the Experts with Jeannie Di Bon and Jo Southall
    HMSA - Ask the Experts with Jeannie Di Bon and Jo Southall
    Thu, 19 Oct
    Zoom
    19 Oct, 19:00 – 20:00 BST
    Zoom
    19 Oct, 19:00 – 20:00 BST
    Zoom
    Have a question about hypermobility that you want to ask? We have another extra special ‘Ask the OT’ session – we will be joined in our regular slot not only by Jo Southall but also Jeannie Di Bon, Movement Therapist, specialising in working with people with hypermobility.
  • Hypermobility and Neurodiversity: What's the Connection? - with Dr Jessica Eccles
    Hypermobility and Neurodiversity: What's the Connection? - with Dr Jessica Eccles
    Membership Offer
    Wed, 15 Nov
    Zoom
    15 Nov, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT
    Zoom
    15 Nov, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT
    Zoom
    Free to members - £8 for non-members. Dr Jessica Eccles, one of our Medical Advisors, will explain more about the Hypermobility and Neurodiversity.

Recordings of past events are made available to the relevant members groups.

For recordings of patient events, click here.

For recordings of professional events, click here.

Past Events

  • Ask the OT with Occupational Therapist, Jo Southall  21st September
    Ask the OT with Occupational Therapist, Jo Southall  21st September
    Thu, 21 Sept
    Zoom
    21 Sept, 19:00 – 20:10 BST
    Zoom
    21 Sept, 19:00 – 20:10 BST
    Zoom
    Each month (usually on the third Thursday) - our independent OT Jo Southall goes live at seven (GMT).* If you have a problem, if no one else can help, ...maybe you can ask the HMSA Team OT! Planning, pacing, joint protection, mobility aids, and self-management - advance questions welcome :)
  • Hypermobility and Posture - With Jeannie Di Bon
    Hypermobility and Posture - With Jeannie Di Bon
    Membership Offer
    Wed, 13 Sept
    Webinar
    13 Sept, 19:00 – 20:00
    Webinar
    13 Sept, 19:00 – 20:00
    Webinar
    This session will explore why and how posture is important in hypermobility in terms of pain management and physical function. Jeannie will examine safe and effective ways we can start working on our posture
  • Introduction to Chair Yoga - MEMBERS ONLY, TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE IN MEMBERS AREA (ignore registration closed message)
    Introduction to Chair Yoga - MEMBERS ONLY, TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE IN MEMBERS AREA (ignore registration closed message)
    29 Aug, 19:00 – 20:10 BST
    Zoom
    Members only event. BOOKING IN MEMBERS' AREA www.hypermobility.org/membersevents TICKETS AVAILABLE Learn more about Chair Yoga in a session especially tailored for anyone with hypermobility. Claire Caine is an experienced yoga teacher, who herself lives with, and manages, chronic health conditions.
  • Ask the OT with Occupational Therapist, Jo Southall  17th August
    Ask the OT with Occupational Therapist, Jo Southall  17th August
    Thu, 17 Aug
    Zoom
    17 Aug, 19:00 – 20:00 BST
    Zoom
    17 Aug, 19:00 – 20:00 BST
    Zoom
    Each month (usually on the third Thursday) - our independent OT Jo Southall goes live at seven (GMT).* If you have a problem, if no one else can help, ...maybe you can ask the HMSA Team OT! Planning, pacing, joint protection, mobility aids, and self-management - advance questions welcome :)
  • Craft and Chat - HMSA Members Social (TICKETS AVAILABLE IN MEMBERS' AREA)
    Craft and Chat - HMSA Members Social (TICKETS AVAILABLE IN MEMBERS' AREA)
    Sun, 23 Jul
    Zoom
    23 Jul, 12:30 – 13:30 BST
    Zoom
    23 Jul, 12:30 – 13:30 BST
    Zoom
    Free to members (TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE. NB: You cannot register here. MEMBER BOOKING: Members can book here: www.hypermobility.org/members) Come for a relaxed chat and craft. Join us online, bring something crafty - or just your lunch and a cuppa.
  • Ask the OT with Occupational Therapist, Jo Southall
    Ask the OT with Occupational Therapist, Jo Southall
    Thu, 20 Jul
    Zoom
    20 Jul, 19:00 – 20:00 BST
    Zoom
    20 Jul, 19:00 – 20:00 BST
    Zoom
    Each month (usually on the third Thursday) - our independent OT Jo Southall goes live at seven (GMT).* If you have a problem, if no one else can help, ...maybe you can ask the HMSA Team OT! Planning, pacing, joint protection, mobility aids, and self-management - advance questions welcome :)
  • Relaxation Taster Session with Kim Clayden
    Relaxation Taster Session with Kim Clayden
    Mon, 10 Jul
    Zoom
    10 Jul, 19:00 – 20:00 BST
    Zoom
    10 Jul, 19:00 – 20:00 BST
    Zoom
    This is a free taster session of the Relaxation Sessions we offer free to our members as a membership benefit. Come and see the benefits of relaxation for yourself.
  • Nutrition Q&A session - MEMBERS ONLY, TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE IN MEMBERS AREA (ignore registration closed message below)
    Nutrition Q&A session - MEMBERS ONLY, TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE IN MEMBERS AREA (ignore registration closed message below)
    29 Jun, 18:00 BST – 30 Jun, 19:10 BST
    Zoom
    Free to members (NB: You cannot register here. MEMBER BOOKING: Members can book here: www.hypermobility.org/members) Any questions on nutrition? Come to this session with highly experienced nutritionist, Lorna Ryan who will be providing answers to your questions, advice and top tips.
  • HMSA - Ask the Experts with Dr Philip Bull and Jo Southall
    HMSA - Ask the Experts with Dr Philip Bull and Jo Southall
    Thu, 15 Jun
    Zoom
    15 Jun, 19:00 – 20:00 BST
    Zoom
    15 Jun, 19:00 – 20:00 BST
    Zoom
    POSTPONED TO 15/6/23. OPEN TO ALL - Have a question about hypermobility that you want to ask? We have another extra special ‘Ask the OT’ session – we will be joined in our regular slot not only by Jo Southall but also by our Lead Medical Advisor and Consultant Rheumatologist, Dr Phillip Bull.
  • KEEP ON MOVING  2023 - Physio and Clinical Pilates daily rehab advice
    KEEP ON MOVING  2023 - Physio and Clinical Pilates daily rehab advice
    Membership Offer
    Sat, 03 Jun
    Zoom
    03 Jun, 11:00 – 12:00 BST
    Zoom
    03 Jun, 11:00 – 12:00 BST
    Zoom
    Free to members - £8 for non-members. This relaxed practical session will be led by both a physio expert in hypermobility and an experienced Pilates instructor who lives with EDS and PoTS. For tips, advice, a practical demonstration and Q&A attend this session to find out more.
  • Creating  understanding of  hidden symptoms  and disabilities - HMSA Patient Event
    Creating  understanding of  hidden symptoms  and disabilities - HMSA Patient Event
    Membership Offer
    Tue, 23 May
    Webinar
    23 May, 19:00 – 20:00
    Webinar
    23 May, 19:00 – 20:00
    Webinar
    Communicating about hidden symptoms or disability in a way that is understood and accepted by those around us is not easy. Attempts to explain are often seen as complaining or being negative, or are misunderstood. In this webinar we give tips and strategies to help people around us to understand.
  • Ask the OT with Occupational Therapist, Jo Southall
    Ask the OT with Occupational Therapist, Jo Southall
    Thu, 18 May
    Zoom
    18 May, 19:00 – 20:00 BST
    Zoom
    18 May, 19:00 – 20:00 BST
    Zoom
    Each month (usually on the third Thursday) - our independent OT Jo Southall goes live at seven (GMT).* If you have a problem, if no one else can help, ...maybe you can ask the HMSA Team OT! Planning, pacing, joint protection, mobility aids, and self-management - advance questions welcome :)
  • Bridging the gap between patient and professional - HMSA Professionals event
    Bridging the gap between patient and professional - HMSA Professionals event
    Membership Offer
    Tue, 09 May
    Webinar
    09 May, 19:00 – 20:00
    Webinar
    09 May, 19:00 – 20:00
    Webinar
    This webinar, aimed at health care professionals, provides excellent insight into the challenges and solutions around communicating with patients about long term conditions where self-management is key.
  • HMSA - Ask the Experts with Dr Philip Bull and Jo Southall 20th April
    HMSA - Ask the Experts with Dr Philip Bull and Jo Southall 20th April
    Thu, 20 Apr
    Zoom
    20 Apr, 19:00 – 20:00 BST
    Zoom
    20 Apr, 19:00 – 20:00 BST
    Zoom
    OPEN TO ALL - Have a question about hypermobility that you want to ask? Back by popular demand. We have another extra special ‘Ask the OT’ session – we will be joined in our regular slot not only by Jo Southall but also by our Lead Medical Advisor and Consultant Rheumatologist, Dr Phillip Bull.
  • HMSA - Ask the Experts with Dr Philip Bull and Jo Southall
    HMSA - Ask the Experts with Dr Philip Bull and Jo Southall
    Thu, 16 Mar
    Zoom
    16 Mar, 19:00 GMT – 17 Mar, 20:00 GMT
    Zoom
    16 Mar, 19:00 GMT – 17 Mar, 20:00 GMT
    Zoom
    OPEN TO ALL - Have a question about hypermobility that you want to ask? On Thursday, 16th March at 7pm we have an extra special ‘Ask the OT’ session – we will be joined in our regular slot not only by Jo Southall but also by our Lead Medical Advisor and Consultant Rheumatologist, Dr Phillip Bull.
  • HMSA Patient Event - Art for Wellbeing
    HMSA Patient Event - Art for Wellbeing
    Membership Offer
    Sun, 29 Jan
    Zoom
    29 Jan, 16:00 – 17:30 GMT
    Zoom
    29 Jan, 16:00 – 17:30 GMT
    Zoom
    Free to members - £8 for non-members. A relaxed practical session led by artist, Julie Eurich, who runs Art for Wellbeing sessions, alongside HMSA Local Group Leader and all-round arts and crafter, Julie Hyans.
  • HMSA 'Living Well' Series 2023  - a members only event
    HMSA 'Living Well' Series 2023  - a members only event
    Sat, 07 Jan
    Zoom
    07 Jan, 19:00 GMT – 04 Feb, 19:00 GMT
    Zoom
    07 Jan, 19:00 GMT – 04 Feb, 19:00 GMT
    Zoom
    We are so pleased that Jo and Kim's ‘Living Well’ Series is starting again in 2023 - FREE and for MEMBERS ONLY. Sessions start on Saturday 7th January (7-8pm) and run for 5 weeks. (YOU CANNOT REGISTER HERE. You need to be a member. Members can register in the 'members only' events page. )
  • HMSA Handmade Christmas - Relax, create and craft
    HMSA Handmade Christmas - Relax, create and craft
    Membership Offer
    Tue, 22 Nov
    Zoom
    22 Nov 2022, 19:00 – 20:30 GMT
    Zoom
    22 Nov 2022, 19:00 – 20:30 GMT
    Zoom
    This session is FREE for members - £8 for non members and is suitable for the whole family. Join us for a very relaxed evening making decorations, cards, gift wrap, crackers and more. Create and craft while you make fantastic greener, affordable, personalised decorations and more for Christmas.
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