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Groups around clinical topics


groups

of patients

can support one another, online and in person, with help

from

experts


Straight talking groups


Getting to the heart of the matter, run by clinical experts

Newspapers. Articles. Friendsโ€™ opinions. Online forums. Despite this, especially, when it comes to your wellbeing, you need something more. You want to hear from the experts. Thatโ€™s where Hiyos Live comes in.

We have run NHS patient participation groups and learnt lots of ways to improve the service we provide. Given that, we like a challenge, we though, why not innovate and bring patients groups together and use that for learning? We run interactive webinars and group consultationsโ€”online and face-to-faceโ€”that put tough questions to those in the know, opening up honest conversations about the social, mental and physical issues affecting your health. Whether youโ€™re living with diabetes, asthma, or facing mental health challenges, these sessions create a supportive, empathetic space where you can meet others with the same condition, share your story, learn from their experiences, and feel a little less alone. We can offer you appointments for group sessions.

Who

Our online patient groups sessions are open to anyone. We cover a range of conditions and share advice on what is like to work in the NHS. Join us if:

Learn about health and wellbeing

Live with one of these conditions

Support or care for someone who has these conditions.

Work, or want to work, in healthcare

How

You have lots of options, whatever works for you.

Online live events on Eventbrite.

Online E-learning: Learn at your own pace on our app and get a certificate.

Face to face: patient group sessions in our practice, currently only available to Hiyos Practice patients.


Joining groups can make a real difference


Diabetes

Emotional support

Being with others who โ€œget itโ€ can ease feelings of isolation and provide understanding that goes beyond what you might get in a standard appointment.

Real-world knowledge

Group sessions are a great place to swap practical tips, ask questions, and learn from othersโ€™ dayโ€‘toโ€‘day experiences of managing diabetes. 

Motivation and confidence 

Seeing how others overcome setbacks and successfully manage their condition can be hugely encouraging, helping you feel more positive and in control of your own health.

Asthma

Practical skill-building 

A chance to learn and practise key skills, like correct inhaler technique, spacer use and simple breathing exercises, so you feel more confident managing symptoms. 

Everyday coping strategies

Space to share what really helps with triggers, flareโ€‘ups and dayโ€‘toโ€‘day life, and to pick up ideas from others who understand what youโ€™re going through. 

Emotional and psychological support

A safe, non-judgemental environment to talk about worries or frustrations, and feel heard, understood and supported by people in a similar situation.

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Mental health

Less stigma, more understanding

Seeing people from all walks of life talk openly about their mental health helps challenge myths and shows youโ€™re far from alone.

Genuine peer connection

Sharing experiences with others who โ€œget itโ€ can create a powerful sense of understanding, belonging and mutual support.

Holistic, practical support

In addition, any medication or therapy, groups give space to explore lifestyle changes, stressโ€‘management tools and selfโ€‘care practices together, so you can find what works for you in real life.

Summary

Both online and face-to-face settings, the power of group consultations lies in their ability to create a compassionate community, where individuals feel heard, supported, and empowered to take control of their health.

To sum it up, participants working together become allies in the journey towards improved well-being, proving that strength truly lies in unity.


Diabetes


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Podcasts

Diabetes podcast series

HIYOS GP Practice partnered with hospital specialists to produce a diabetes podcast series delivering practical, evidenceโ€‘based patient education on typeโ€ฆ

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Asthma


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Mental health


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It’s easy to join


Weโ€™re pretty confident youโ€™ll enjoy it and will also learn lotsโ€ฆ

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Joining in is a piece of cake! ๐Ÿฐ We’ll make sure you don’t forget by sending friendly reminders, and you can even pop the dates on your calendar.

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It’s fun

This work experience is going to be a blast! ๐Ÿš€ We want to hear all about your adventures, so don’t be shy to share.

We’ve got some awesome speakers who’ve generously shared their time to give you the inside scoop. But guess what? The folks joining in also bring a ton of cool experiences to the table. It’s like a big, friendly exchange of wisdom and fun! ๐ŸŒŸ


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