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
Dan’s Fund For Burns WEEKEND September 20-22, 2019
Dan’s Fund For Burns WEEKEND September 20-22, 2019
LAST CHANCE to join:
Dan’s Fund For Burns is hosting a Weekend of relaxation and fun in Oxford on Sept 20-22, 2019 for Adult Burn Survivors across the UK. There is a one-off payment of £50/person for the weekend, however, if you are experiencing financial hardship that would prevent you from attending, please get in touch with Dan’s Fund on 01344 622977 for a confidential chat. For more information and a registration form for the Weekend, please contact info@adultburnsupportuk.org or fill in the contact form found here – no later than July 31, 2019
Burn Support Online Live Chat Every Wednesday
Burn Support Online Live Chat Every Wednesday
Adult Burn Support UK website now has a moderated online Live Chat every Wednesday 7.30-9.00pm (UK time). The Live Chat provides the opportunity for those affected by burn injury to share experiences and discuss any concerns or issues they may be having in relation to burns in a safe, private forum. For more information on how to join in the Live Chat, please click here.
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 meetings are:
Thursday 19 September 2019 – 6.30-8pm
Thursday 5 December 2019 – 6.30-8pm – End of year party
For more information, please contact Lisa Williams at tel: 020 3315 2504 or email: lmwilliams@nhs.net. Click here for more information
McIndoe Burns Support Group, Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead – The group meets three times a year. If you’d like more information or are interested in going along to the next meeting/event, please contact the Burns Unit on 01342 414 440.
Support for Parents
Support for Parents
Children’s Burns Trust (CBT) provides rehabilitation support for burned and scald injured children and their families. CBT website
Support for Parents of children with burns:
Supporting Children with Burns website
Participate in Burns Related Studies
Participate in Burns Related Studies
Volunteers needed to try Online Support Programme for people affected by Burn Injuries
Centre for Appearance Research are looking for adults with a visible difference, such as burns, to test a new online programme that helps people feel more positive about themselves by focussing on what their bodies can do rather than how they look. As a thank you for taking part, you will be entered into a prize draw to win £150 shopping vouchers.
Please contact Ella Guest by email: ella.guest@uwe.ac.uk or telephone: 0117 3287045 for more information and to sign up.
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.