Brain Charity Coffee Morning & Talks
Anyone affected by a neurological condition, including carers and friends, is welcome to join us at this monthly information event.
You can receive advice and information and meet other people who have neurological conditions, to share experiences and have a chat.
As part of the Festival of Neuroscience, through our April, May and June the Liverpool Neuroscience Group are providing guest speakers to run interactive sessions on a variety of topics relevant to Brain Health.
Refreshments are free and there’s a relaxed atmosphere for you to enjoy.
Event Details
- Date: First Monday of every month- April 7th, May 5th and June2nd
- Time: 10.30am – 12.00pm
- Venue: The Brain Charity Centre, Norton Street Liverpool
- Registration: Free to attend for all, sign up via the website.
- Audience: Over 18s only
What's Happening?
April 7th: The Healing Power of Sleep: How to boost health & wellness - In this session, Dr Tara Kidd from Liverpool John Moores University will discuss the importance of sleep to our health and wellbeing and provide tips on how to sleep better.
May 5th: Putting ‘learning together about ageing’ into action - In this session, Dr Sinéad Eccles from The Open University will discuss how to stay well, keep well, age well – keeping our brain functioning as optimally as possible while using the model of the Five Pillars for Ageing well and introducing the Take Five to Age Well campaign.
June 2nd: The Social Side of Pain: How Social Interactions Influence Pain - In this session, Dr Charlotte Krahé and her PhD student, Maria Planes Alias, from Liverpool John Moores University will discuss their research on the impact of social relationships on both acute and chronic pain, the role of empathy from healthcare providers in shaping pain experiences, and other challenges of navigating the healthcare system as a chronic pain patient.