Isle of Wight Inflammatory Arthritis Group

ISLE OF WIGHT INFLAMMATORY ARTHRITIS GROUP

We are an independent patient lead group that has been running since 2010. The group is supported by the Islands Rheumatology Department.
The aim of the group is to provide support and up to date information to anyone with Inflammatory Arthritis (i.e Rheumatoid or Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis etc.) and their families and friends. Membership is free.

FORTHCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS:

During all of our evening meetings refreshments are available for a small donation of £1 and we hold a raffle draw at the end of the evening, tickets are £1 a strip and all prize donations are gratefully received on the night.

Evening Meeting: Thursday 26th March - CANCELLED DUE TO
   CORONAVIRUS RESTRICTIONS.

Coffee Morning: Wednesday 29th April, 11am at Chessell Pottery Café,
   Brook Road, Yarmouth, PO41 0OU

Evening Meeting: Thursday 21st May, 7pm to 9pm at Laidlaw Day Hospital,
   Dodnor Lane, Newport, PO30 5TG
   Guest Speaker: Del Gordon (Chronic Pain Nurse Specialist)
   Talk: Pain Management

Evening Meeting: Thursday 23rd July, 7pm to 9pm at Laidlaw Day Hospital,
   Dodnor Lane, Newport, PO30 5TG
   Guest Speaker: Mitch Jones
   Talk: Life as a Yeoman Warder (Beefeater)

Evening Meeting: Thursday 24th September, 7pm to 9pm at Laidlaw Day
   Hospital, Dodnor Lane, Newport, PO30 5TG
   Guest Speakers: Prof Pugh (Consultant Rheumatologist)
Carolyn Goddard (Rheumatology Nurse)
   Talk: Biological Medications

Evening Meeting: Thursday 26th November, 7pm to 9pm at Laidlaw Day
   Hospital, Dodnor Lane, Newport, PO30 5TG
   iT'S OUR CHRISTMAS PARTY!
   Please bring a plate of nibbles, drinks will be provided on
   the night.