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WRIHW Newsletter 113 out now!

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WRIHW Newsletter 112 out now!

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World Parkinsons Day Picnic 2023

In celebration of World Parkinson’s Day 2023, the Durham Parkinson’s UK Branch, Durham University, Space 2, and Balbir Singh Dance Company collaborated for an afternoon exploring the classical Indian dance of kathak at Durham University Botanic Gardens. This builds on the previous work of the ‘Unmasking Pain’ project with Balbir Singh Dance company backed by Arts Council England, offering similar days for people living with chronic pain.
World Parkinson's Day

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Wolfson Fellow Paul Chazot will be speaking at BMLA 2023

Wolfson Fellow Dr Paul Chazot will be speaking at the British Medical Laser Association annual conference BMLA2023 in Cardiff.
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Balbir Singh Dance Company: The Leeds dancer who used rugby league and figure skating to push the boundaries

The artistic director of his own dance company and WRIHW Honorary Fellow, Balbir Singh had a vision of combining Indian classical dance and contemporary western styles – but he never imagined that he would be leading the scene himself.
Unmasking Pain

Working together to improve health and social care in North East England

As a university rooted in North East England, we’re always looking for ways to work with local partners to help our region thrive.
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ARUK Public Event “Our Wonderful brain” February 2023

A high percentage of patients with dementia experience debilitating pain. Untreated, it can result in mental and physical impairment; a higher frequency of neuropsychiatric symptoms such as agitation, depression, and sleep problems; and adverse events such as falls, and hallucination. Pain can often be missed in people with dementia. They may have communication difficulties or have difficulty interpreting their pain.
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Our 10-Footsteps pain self-management Training programme takes off in Cornwall

Our 10-Footsteps pain self-management Training programme takes off in Cornwall in the form of Pain Cafes
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