Neuro Café
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The Neuro Café is an online weekly education and discussion group on Wednesdays from 6:00 - 6:45pm.
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It is run by a physiotherapist or a member of the LEGS Team and is open to all LEGS Members, for free.
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The Neuro Café is a place where participants motivate, challenge and encourage each other.
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It is filled with laughter and has become a really enjoyable part of
our week.
Topic | Date | Hosted by |
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Social Prescribing | 08/01/2025 | Sarah Sparkes |
Box Positive | 15/01/2025 | Betta |
Everybody Moves & We Are Undefeatable Campaign | 22/01/2025 | Sarah Sparkes |
Technology- Apps used within Neuro Rehab | 29/01/2025 | Sarah Sparkes |
Time To Talk Day | 05/02/2025 | TBC |
Adapted Snow Sports | 12/02/2025 | Betta |
Rare Diseases Day | 26/02/2025 | TBC |
International Wheelchair Day | 05/03/2025 | TBC |
Sleep | 12/03/2025 | TBC |
Disabled Access Day | 19/03/2025 | TBC |
Bikeworks- Cycling | 26/03/2025 | TBC |
Return to Cycling after a Stroke | 02/04/2025 | TBC |
World Parkinson's Day | 09/04/2025 | TBC |
Swimming | 30/04/2025 | TBC |
Open Water Swimming | 07/05/2025 | Lauren Rathbone |
What topics do we discuss?
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The weekly topics of the Neuro Café vary.
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Participants tell us what topics they would like us to discuss.
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Topics include blood pressure, healthy eating, aqua aerobics, travelling, volunteering and fatigue.
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We also try different activities such as arts and crafts, relaxation techniques, art therapy and Tai Chi.
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We invite external speakers such as InterAct Stroke Support who read poetry, short stories and host quizzes.
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We sometimes run monthly challenges such as taking photos on a theme. Members use our LEGS Social WhatsApp group to share interesting stories, photos and to stay in touch.
The aims of the Neuro Café
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to bring LEGS participants together in a relaxed and informal way
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to share experiences
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to swap advice on how to manage living with neurological conditions
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to enjoy each other's company
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to learn from guest speakers and professionals on a range of topics
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to learn by listening to each other.