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Newcastle Upon Tyne meet up 8th May

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I'll be coming by train as well, arrival times are a choice of around 11am to 1pm. There are several trains, so I can fit in with you others.
 
We are a group of Medical Students at Imperial College, London. We are conducting a research project regarding stem cells and their use in treating a number of medical conditions abroad (including Diabetes). A large number of patients from the UK travel abroad for stem cell therapies every year, as these have not yet been approved in the UK.

Our aim is to look into how informed patients are about these overseas treatments with a view to compiling a patient education leaflet that can give patients more information about how to make decisions regarding going abroad for treatment, what the associated risks are, and how to ensure that they are making the best decision.

We came across this thread and would like to ask for your permission for us to join your gathering. We would like to know more about Diabetes and hear your stories, and possibly find out more about your opinions on stem cell treatments. We hope you could kindly give us the opportunity.

Thank You.
 
Liliana said:
We are a group of Medical Students at Imperial College, London. We are conducting a research project regarding stem cells and their use in treating a number of medical conditions abroad (including Diabetes). A large number of patients from the UK travel abroad for stem cell therapies every year, as these have not yet been approved in the UK.

Our aim is to look into how informed patients are about these overseas treatments with a view to compiling a patient education leaflet that can give patients more information about how to make decisions regarding going abroad for treatment, what the associated risks are, and how to ensure that they are making the best decision.

We came across this thread and would like to ask for your permission for us to join your gathering. We would like to know more about Diabetes and hear your stories, and possibly find out more about your opinions on stem cell treatments. We hope you could kindly give us the opportunity.

Thank You.
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Hi there sorry to butt in but this is just my opinion, but from what i can gather this will be a day of fun and relaxation, im not to sure many will want to spend the day answering your questions,dont get me wrong im willing to answer anything in your other thread but i dnt regard a day out like this as an appropriate oppurtunity to come along and ask the group a load of questions.Sorry if people dont agree and i have not even said im attending yet and im not talking for others ,you may be up for it but its my opinion x
 
Steff2010 said:
Hi there sorry to butt in but this is just my opinion, but from what i can gather this will be a day of fun and relaxation, im not to sure many will want to spend the day answering your questions,dont get me wrong im willing to answer anything in your other thread but i dnt regard a day out like this as an appropriate oppurtunity to come along and ask the group a load of questions.Sorry if people dont agree and i have not even said im attending yet and im not talking for others you may be up for it but its my opinion x
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Thank you very much. We completely understand if you prefer not to be disturbed. We wish you a very pleasant day out. If you have time on your hand, we would really appreciate if you could check out our questionnaire.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5WH2V5P

Thank you again for your help
 
Liliana said:
Thank you very much. We completely understand if you prefer not to be disturbed. We wish you a very pleasant day out. If you have time on your hand, we would really appreciate if you could check out our questionnaire.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5WH2V5P

Thank you again for your help
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Im not attending the meet as yet so please dont just write it off see what a few more of the atendees have to say first x.
 
Hi there, sorry but I'd agree with Steff - it was planned to be just an informal lunch to get to know a few local (ish) people in the same boat. I think we probably have enough chats with medics at our clinic appointments! I'm happy to fill in your online survey though. Good luck with your research!
 
what time will this meet take place and where abouts, i would love 2 come and find out how other people cope and maybe learn a bit more. Andrew
 
Hi Andrew, glad to hear you're interested, would you have far to come? We were planning to go for lunch in Newcastle this coming Saturday. I think Hazel was aiming to get a train to arrive about 11.30 so we will probably meet at the train station then. My plans haven't got much beyond that, probably we'll go for lunch and a walkabout on the quayside somewhere.

Hope to see you on Saturday!
 
emmasamduke said:
i will be coming from boro, but how will i know who u lot are when i get there? Andrew
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I suggest that Pigeon lets people know of some identifying method and a precise meeting place and time. It's probably better to exchange this information via Privat Message (PM) so only those who are turning up know what it is (I held a copy of Balance at the London meet so Shiv would recognise me!). Good idea to exchange mobile numbers too.
 
Good idea about Balance magazine, Northerner! Yes, I was planning to send out PMs when I know who'll be coming to say where to meet and what I look like! It'll be good to meet you all, will send PMs out tomorrow night!
 
Would love to come but I have 2 exams next week :(
 
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you

Leaving Glasgow @ 09.00

Arriving Newcastle at 11.39

Will pm you my mobile number
 
Right, I've PMd Hazel, Emmasamduke, NicNic and Casper about meeting up on Saturday - if you don't receive it then let me know and I'll try again!

If anyone else would like to join us can you post here and I will let you know our plans - thought I'd keep details in the PMs so that it's just kept to forum members.

See you soon!
 
Hi peeps - looking forward to meeting you tomorrow

The more the merrier
 
I'll be there too! Loking forward to meeting you ( and meeting you again, Hazel!)

Richard
 
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