Funded by Dan’s Fund for Burns
http://www.adultburnsupportuk.org
info@adultburnsupportuk.org
A selection of current and upcoming events, activities and projects or studies you may be able to participate in can be found here. If you know of an event, activity or project for adult burn survivors that you think should be included here, please contact us at info@adultburnsupportuk.org
ABSUK Live Chat Every Wednesday
ABSUK Live Chat Every Wednesday
Adult Burn Support UK, funded by Dan’s Fund for Burns is now offering a Live online chat on this website every Wednesday 7.30-9.00pm (UK time) commencing Wednesday November 14, 2018. The Live Chat will provide the opportunity for those affected by burn injury to share their story and give and receive mutual support in a safe, private forum. You must be registered and logged in to use the live chat. You may register ahead of time and then you’ll just need to login on Wednesday evening 7.30pm to join the chat.
Adult Burns Support Group meetings
Adult Burns Support Group meetings
Please visit the Support Groups section of the Adult Burn Support UK website to find information about support groups in your area.
Upcoming Meetings:
London Area Burns Adult Support Group – the next scheduled meeting is:
Thursday 6 December 2018, 6.30-8pm – End of year party
Click here for more information
McIndoe Burns Support Group, East Grinstead – Next event will be a well being day on Friday 9 November 2018, 11am-2pm. Click here for more information
Support for Parents of children with burns:
Supporting Children with Burns website
Swimming Sessions
Swimming Sessions
Sylvia Mac, a burn survivor, is now running monthly supported swimming sessions on the first Saturday of every month for people with burns and other visible differences in London. For more details, email: sylvia@lovedisfigure.com
Opportunity for Scar and Burns Camouflage Treatment
Opportunity for Scar and Burns Camouflage Treatment
Finishing Touches Group (FTG)
FTG provides training in semi-permanent makeup, microneedling and medical tattooing. They run a cosmetic and medical tattooing clinic from their head office in Haywards Heath offering an extensive model programme. If you are willing to receive treatment from a trainee at their clinic, they have appointments available for scar and burns camouflage, free of charge.
Find out more: FTG Model Appointments or Tel: 01444 414 744
Participate in Burns Related Studies
Participate in Burns Related Studies
Centre for Appearance Research – take part in an online survey.
Researchers from the Centre for Appearance Research at UWE Bristol are running an online research survey for UK-based adults (18+) who have a visible difference, for example due to #burns scarring. The study is concerned with how much looks affect the way people live. It takes about 20 minutes, and participants can enter a draw for one of ten ₤10 Amazon vouchers. Click the link to take the survey: Looks and Life Study
If we know of any studies looking for burn survivors to participate, the information with links will be posted here.
If you are conducting a burn related study you would like included in this section, please get in touch using the Contact form on this site.