Support Where can I get help? Support groups directory Norfolk/Norwich Tinnitus Support Group About the group A support group for people living in or near Norfolk/Norwich. Where the group meets 14 Meridian WayMeridian Business ParkNorwich NR7 0TA When the group meets The Norfolk group meets on a range of afternoons and evenings on a monthly basis. To attend please book by contacting the group at the number or email below. 2019 Meetings: Date Speaker Organisation Topic January 17th 2-4pm Bibby Lewis Relaxation and stress management February 21st 2-4pm Ivana Prekopova Yoga for better sleep An interactive session, mats will be provided March 21st 2-4pm Peter Shearer Music as therapy April 18th 2-4pm TBC TBC TBC May 16th 2 - 4pm Janet West Alexander Technique June 20th 2-4pm Kathryn Fackrell Research Fellow from Nottingham Biomedical Centre 2018 Meetings Date Speaker Organisation Topic January 18th 6.00 - 8.30pm Dr Tal Moore, Clinical Psychologist BA (Hons), MSc (Distinction), Clin.Psy.D, C.Psychologist Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy. Dr Moore invites one of the participants who has completed a trial to speak about her own experience of having EMDR for tinnitus. February 15th 2:30 – 4:30pm Lucy Handscomb Tinnitus Research Lucy shares the findings from research into tinnitus March 15th 6.30 - 8.30pm Jackie Heffer-Cooke Director, Yoga Teacher, Writer, Producer and Presenter Jackie discusses how the practice of yoga can be beneficial to those with tinnitus. She describes how it has helped her with her own experience of tinnitus. April 19th 2.30 - 4.30pm Magda Sereda Senior Research Fellow - British Tinnitus Association Head of Research. Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre Sound Therapy and its effectiveness. Ask the group of any specific questions they may have. May 17th 2.30 - 4.30pm John Phillips ENT Department, Consultant ENT Surgeon Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Foundation Trust John talks about developments in the treatment and management of tinnitus. June 21st 6:30 – 8:30pm Angela Sellens Drake M.A.R. Pathways Reflexology Can Reflexology Help You Cope with Tinnitus Angela has over 27 years' experience in the field of Reflexology and specialises in light-touch reflexology techniques, which many find to be both subtle and powerful July 19th 2:30 - 4:30pm Dr Magdalena Sereda NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre Sound Therapy August 16th 6:30 - 8:30pm Open Session This is an open session for individuals and their friends, partners or family members who want to discuss how tinnitus affects their lives. Trained counsellors will be on hand for emotional support. September 20th 2:30 - 4:30pm Claire Gatenby, Chief Hearing Therapist Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitals, Audiology Dept Sleep management and relaxation October 18th 2:30 - 4:30pm Vaitheki Maheswaren Action on Hearing Loss Discussion about tinnitus mechanisms, the therapies available, how to seek help and current research November 15th 2:30 - 4:30pm Nic Wray,Communications Manager British Tinnitus Association (BTA) Update on the BTA December 6th 2 - 4pm Annette Time Out Therapies Annette will teach you how to give a simple back, shoulder and neck massage without oils for stress relief. She will also talk about essential oils and their benefits and give you an aromatherapy blend to take home How to find out more [email protected]01603 404440www.norfolkdeaf.org.uk Additional information