!!! THIS GROUP IS NOT CURRENTLY ACTIVE. PLEASE SEE THE START YOUR OWN GROUP SECTION IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO REACTIVATE THE GROUP!!!!
We offer support to women who suffer with vulval conditions such as vulvodynia, vestibulodynia (vestibulitis), vaginismus, lichen sclerosus, interstitial cystitis, and vulval eczema. The group is active in Yorkshire and the North West. To join the group please email cp.vpsg@googlemail.com.
We feel it is extremely important to be able to get together and share our experiences and information on the conditions from which we suffer. Support group meetings are held every few of months in different locations. We ask for a donation of £2 to cover costs, this is not compulsory. Apologies but support group meetings are not be open to male partners or male supporters, you are welcome to bring female relatives and friends. There are workshop events that men can attend when we have a guest speaker.
Where do we meet
At the moment meetings are only held in Leeds and Manchester. The 2007 meeting location survey results have been reviewed. The winner with 53% of our members saying they would attend a meeting in that location was Leeds.
When do we meet
The next meeting will be held on Saturday 26th of April 2008 between 1pm and 3pm in Leeds.
We are very pleased to announce we will have a guest speaker. Dr David Nunns of the Vulval Pain Society will be coming to talk to the group. Due to the high demand for this session please ensure you email to secure a place for the workshop. We ask for a donation of £2 to cover costs, this is not compulsory.
The venue is Moor Allerton Library you can visit their website. The room has a small kitchen, tea and other hot drinks will be provided. The room is closed off from the main library and has a separate toilet. There is free parking outside and plenty of spaces on a Saturday. Below is a map of the site. Zoom in on blue markers and click on them to find directions on how to find the site.
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To be kept informed of the details of the meeting email cp.vpsg@googlemail.com if you are not already a member.
Start your own group
Want more regular meetings in your area! Then get involved and start your own local group. The Cross Pennines Vulval Pain Support Group will support any women wishing to start their own group whether it is in our area or provide remote support via the internet for anyone outside. Creating your own website and setting up an email is free and takes a couple of hour's tops. Once you have enough interest in your area you can start arranging meetings. It really is that simple so give it a try.
Useful Links
More information on vulval conditions can be found at:
Vulval Pain Society (UK) (newly updated - check it out)
London Vulval Pain Support Group (LVPSG)
The British Association of Dermatologists
The National Vulvodynia Association
The National Vulvodynia Association tutorial
London Vulval Pain Support Group documents:
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