These events are open to anyone interested in attending, no need to book in advance, you will just need to click the link to join the session that you like a few minutes before the session.
Please note there are couple of sessions using phone lines too.
Please feel free to pass this to your friends and families.
Virtual World Arthritis Day – Tuesday 12th Oct 2021
9.30-10.30 Ki Gong by Peter
Ki Gong for health and vitality. A brain oriented style of Ki Gong from Korea, that increases flexibility, stamina, joint mobility, deeper meditation and more. Give this call a try and see how you feel at the end of it.
Link: 9.30-10.30 Ki Gong by Peter
10.40-10.55 Warm and Well in Winter
Giles Read from Thinking works will be giving top tips on how to keep warm and well and save money this winter.
Link: 10.40-10.55 Warm and Well in Winter
11.00-11.30 Everyday exercises that will keep you supple at any age
Exercise session with Gemma Gillen from All things Pilates
Link: 11.00-11.30 Everyday exercises that will keep you supple at any age
11.30-12.00 Reading and emotional wellbeing
Larissa Schneider-Kim from the Kingston Communication and Engagement team will discuss the art of reading and its benefits and help you escape into a new world.
Link: 11.30-12.00 Reading and emotional wellbeing
12.00-12.20 Stretching & Mindfulness
Yin Yoga with Lorna Holloway from Kingston Council
Link: 12.00-12.20 Stretching & Mindfulness
12.20-13.00 Stress
Learn tips on managing stress with Giselle Monbiot, from Kingston Libraries
Link: 12.20-13.00 Stress
13.00-13.30 Let’s Exercise
Exercise session with Magda from Get Active
Link: 13.00-13.30 Let’s Exercise
14.00-14.30 OA symptom management
Ines Rodrigues from Kingston Hospital rheumatology Nurse will discuss how to manage your osteoarthritis symptoms
Link: 14.00-14.30 OA symptom management
14.30-15.00 Get U Better
Find out how to self manage your musculoskeletal injuries/conditions using Get U Better app/website.
Link: 14.30-15.00 Get U Better
15.00-15.30 Exercise in Arthritis-Move to Improve.
Sampada Bhide from Surbiton Primary Care Network will discuss why you need to exercise and what exercises you can do. The session will include an exercise demonstration
Link: 15.00-15.30 Exercise in Arthritis-Move to Improve.
15.30-16.00 Escape Pain
Learn about Escape pain website and app and how you can access them to manage knee, hip and back problems
Link: 15.30-16.00 Escape Pain
If you have attended any of the day’s events, Please complete the Arthritis Day Feedback Form. The form will take 5 minutes to complete.
The form also includes contact details of the presenters and gives you an opportunity to ask any queries to the presenters.
Virtual World Osteoporosis Day -Wednesday 20th Oct 2021
9.30 -10.00 Lifestyle and Bone Health (phone session)
Learn how to keep your bones healthy with Nimalini Ajith, Kingston Public Health
Please call free on 08081890847.
10.00-10.30 Everyday exercises that will keep you supple at any age
Exercise session with Gemma Gillen from All things Pilates
Link: 10.00-10.30 Everyday exercises that will keep you supple at any age
10.30-11.30 Falls prevention
Birthe Anderson will be talking about what to look out for and how to reduce the risk of falls
Link: 10.30-11.30 Falls prevention
11.30-12.00 Physical Activity for Osteoporosis
Join Gareth Harvey from Get Active for a 20 minute exercise programme finishing with a 5 minute talk regarding what Get Active is and how to get onto the programme.
Link: 11.30-12.00 Physical Activity for Osteoporosis
13.00-13.30 Sleep
Learn how to sleep better with Giselle Monbiot from Kingston Libraries
Link: 13.00-13.30 Sleep
13.30 – 14.00 Healthy Lifestyle Services
Learn about the healthy lifestyle services and how to access them with Anjali Rajkumar from Kingston Public Health.
Link: 13.30 – 14.00 Healthy Lifestyle Services
14.00-14.30 Osteoporosis
Ines Rodrigues from Kingston Hospital Rheumatology Nurse will talk about Osteoporosis and how to keep bones healthy
Link: 14.00-14.30 Osteoporosis
14.30-15.00 Folk Dance
Phil and Brenda Steventon from Tolworth World of Dance will take you on a world tour of dance. All abilities welcome, no need for partners.
Link: 14.30-15.00 Folk Dance
15.00 – 15.15 Keep Warm and Well in Winter
Giles Read from Thinking Works will give top tips on how to keep warm and well and save money this winter.
Link: 15.00 – 15.15 Keep Warm and Well in Winter
15.15-15.45 Royal Osteoporosis Society
Stan from the Royal Osteoporosis Society will talk about the work of the charity and how they can help you
Link: 15.15-15.45 Royal Osteoporosis Society
If you have attended any of the day’s events, Please complete the Osteoporosis Day Feedback Form. The form will take 5 minutes to complete.
The form also includes contact details of the presenters and gives you an opportunity to ask any queries to the presenters.
November Information sessions
Osteoporosis and Bone Health – Thursday, 4 Nov (10.00am-12.00pm)
Learn about how to manage or prevent osteoporosis. We will discuss diet, exercise and lifestyle factors that affects our bones and how to keep them healthy and strong.
Link: Osteoporosis and Bone Health – Thursday, 4 Nov (10.00am-12.00pm)
Osteoarthritis Management – Thursday, 11 Nov (1.00-2.30pm)
Learn about osteoarthritis and how to look after your joints using exercise and lifestyle factors.
Link: Osteoarthritis Management – Thursday, 11 Nov (1.00-2.30pm)
Physical Activity – Thursday, 18 Nov (1.00-2.30pm)
Learn about Physical activity and the type and amount of activities we need to do to maintain our health and wellbeing. Also learn about simple exercises to do at home.