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West Midlands Branch of BackCare

Membership is Free

Branch Activities

  • Free support group sessions and activities
  • Subsidised physiotherapy led exercise classes

Call 0797 570 6182

Venue:

Newman Centre, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton 7.30 pm

  • We meet every first Wednesday of each month (except January)
  • Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided free of charge.
  • A selection of books and leaflets regarding pain management and exercises are available for members to borrow.
  • We welcome anyone who suffers with their back, or any other skeletal or muscular problem, to offer support, information and advice.
  • For further information and to join the BackCare group based at the Newman Centre, Tettenhall contact our secretary Thelma Pearson on: 01902 783537.

Programme of Events
2008

5th March AGM at the Newman Centre - 7.30pm

Exercise classes at New Cross Hospital (6-7pm) will be held on the following dates: 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th

2nd April Self help Session
Group discussion on some aspect of back problems or related topic.

Exercise classes at New Cross Hospital (6-7pm) will be held on the following dates: 2nd, 23rd and 30th.
7th May Self help Session
Group discussion on some aspect of back problems or related topic.

Exercise classes at New Cross Hospital (6-7pm) will be held on the following dates: 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th.

6th June ‘The Searchers’ concert at Dunstall Park Racecourse Wolverhampton.
Guests 'Back to Miami'
Charitable event. 8.00pm Tickets £15 (available from Thelma Pearson)

7th June Sponsored Walk
in the countryside and along the canals around the village of Brewood near Wolverhampton (about 3 miles). Pick up service available for those who find the walk difficult to complete.

Exercise classes at New Cross Hospital (6-7pm) will be held on the following dates: 4th and 11th.
2nd July Visit to Total Backcare Shop
Hagley Rd, Bearwood, Birmingham.

Exercise classes at New Cross Hospital (6-7pm) will be held on most Wednesdays in the month. Exact dates to be confirmed.

6th August Social Gathering
(or barbecue, weather permitting) at the home of Catherine Dacre, one of our branch members.

Exercise classes at New Cross Hospital (6-7pm) will be held on most Wednesdays in the month. Exact dates to be confirmed.

3rd September Talk on spinal cancer
by BackCare member Sharon Hughes.

Exercise classes at New Cross Hospital (6-7pm) will be held on most Wednesdays in the month. Exact dates to be confirmed.

1st October Self Help Session
Group discussion on some aspect of back problems or related topic.

Exercise classes at New Cross Hospital (6-7pm) will be held on most Wednesdays in the month. Exact dates to be confirmed.

5th November Self Help Session
Group discussion on some aspect of back problems or related topic.

Exercise classes at New Cross Hospital (6-7pm) will be held on most Wednesdays in the month. Exact dates to be confirmed.

3rd December Christmas Party
Buffet & social gathering including raffle.

Exercise classes at New Cross Hospital (6-7pm) will be held on most Wednesdays in the month. Exact dates to be confirmed.


                  Click here for details of previous meetings.

Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy sessions are available at the swimming pool at Elysium Health Club, Albrighton. The sessions consist of exercises in water which aim to strengthen all major muscle groups in particular those of the back, to reduce pain and to improve mobility. Sessions cost £3.00. No dates have yet been set for 2008 but classes will be arranged according to demand. Further details will be posted when classes are due to take place.

For insurance purposes you will need to be a member of the BackCare branch. To obtain an application form please contact our branch secretary Thelma Pearson on 01902 783537.

Exercise Class

One session every Wednesday (6.00-7.00pm) held at New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton. The sessions a re run by Physiotherapist Mai and consist of general exercises and stretches designed to strengthen the back muscles and to aid in the management of back symptoms.

For insurance purposes you will need to be a member of the BackCare branch. To obtain an application form please contact our branch secretary Thelma Pearson on 01902 783537.

Tai Chi Classes

Tai Chi classes will be available during the course of 2008. No dates have yet been set but classes will be arranged according to demand. Further details will be posted when classes are due to take place.

For insurance purposes you will need to be a member of the BackCare branch. To obtain an application form please contact our branch secretary Thelma Pearson on 01902 783537.