Shine news
4th March 2024
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Hydrocephalus Awareness Week 2024 is here and we’ve got a week packed full of events and sessions for all ages, plus our easy-to-use resources are available to download! #LivingWithHydrocephalus
We are very grateful that Hydrocephalus Awareness Week is sponsored by Codman.
*Please note we will be running further information sessions specifically for IIH and NPH in the coming weeks/months.
Find out how you can get involved and access our resources by clicking the link below or continue reading...
Join Shine in a series of online events this week.
To celebrate Hydrocephalus Awareness Week, our specialist teams will be running a variety of online information sessions for members of all ages including; Q&A sessions about your hydrocephalus, life with a shunt, teen groups, support for parents/carers caring for someone, looking after your mental wellbeing, informal coffee and chat sessions, and much more!
Don't miss out! Book on to our events now by clicking here.
We’re promoting a number of Resource Packs this year for members to access and request so you can share with care providers, employers, family and friends to help create better awareness and understanding of hydrocephalus.
Available both digitally and in hard copy – these include:
To request a copy contact firstcontact@shinecharity.org.uk or 01733 555988.
#LivingWithHydrocephalus is a campaign to both celebrate and educate.
The condition means many different things to many different people - but it doesn’t define them, and we’re appealing to members to show that by sharing a photograph which gives a glimpse into the real lives of the Hydrocephalus community.
It could be something memorable or mundane, something fantastic or that frustrates you.
Together, your photos will show the world what life really looks like for people with Hydrocephalus and help to change misconceptions.
You can send your photo to us by emailing marketing@shinecharity.org.uk (make sure to include a brief explanation) or you can post your image to social media during Hydrocephalus Awareness Week* using the hashtag #LivingWithHydrocephalus.
*Please note that by providing a photo you are giving Shine permission to share this image in marketing activity, including on our social media pages, throughout Hydrocephalus Awareness Week.
This Hydrocephalus Awareness Week, join us for 'Hats On For Hydrocephalus Day' on Friday 8th March. Taking part is easy:
You can find out more about how to get involved, by clicking here.
Get Involved in Hydrocephalus Awareness Week
If you have any questions, please contact us on 01733 555988 or firstcontact@shinecharity.org.uk
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