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TNA UK Conference Cardiff Ticket Only
2025-07-16 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London)
TNA UK National Conference – Cardiff Wednesday 16th July 2025
Hilton Hotel Cardiff
10:00am – 4:00pm
In-person only | Very limited places.
I am pleased to confirm that this summer’s national conference will take place in Cardiff on Wednesday 16th July 2025. This in-person event is for people living with trigeminal neuralgia or facial pain, along with their families and carers. It’s an opportunity to come together, hear from expert speakers, and connect with others who truly understand what it means to live with TN.
As places are strictly limited, we are prioritising those directly affected by facial pain and their support networks.

Cornwall, Isles of Scilly and Plymouth, RSG Meeting
2025-07-12 18:00 - 20:00
Saturday 12th July
Cornwall, Isles of Scilly and Plymouth,
06:00 PM – 08:00 PM Zoom
Contact: tony.phillips-jones@tna.org.uk

National Zoom Webinar
2025-07-03 07:00 - 20:30
Upcoming National Webinar
Featuring Dr Giorgio Lambru
Wednesday 3rd July 2025
7:00pm – 8:30pm (Zoom)
Joint Chair, TNA UK Medical Advisory Board I am delighted to host our upcoming national webinar, featuring Dr Giorgio Lambru, Consultant Neurologist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and Joint Chair of the TNA UK Medical Advisory Board.
Digging into the Roots: Understanding Trigeminal Neuralgia and the Science Behind Facial PainDr Lambru is a Consultant Neurologist with a specialist interest in headache and facial pain disorders. At Guy’s and St Thomas’, he leads one of the UK’s dedicated multidisciplinary services for complex headache and facial pain. His clinical and academic work focuses on improving the diagnosis and management of conditions such as trigeminal neuralgia.In this session, Dr Lambru will explore how facial pain conditions — including TN — are approached in specialist neurology. He’ll share how clinicians understand, diagnose, and manage these complex disorders in practice. The webinar is designed to be informative and accessible to patients, carers, and families.

Channel Islands RSG Meeting
2025-06-28 15:00 - 17:00
Saturday, 28th June
Channel Islands
03:00 PM – 05:00 PM Zoom
Contact: Joe.battrick@tna.org.uk

Nottingham, Lincoln & Leicestershire RSG Meeting
2025-06-07 15:00 - 17:00
Saturday, 7th June
Nottingham, Lincoln & Leicestershire RSG Meeting
03:00 PM – 05:00 PM Zoom
Contact: John.vanhegan@tna.org.uk

Volunteers Week
2025-06-02 - 2025-06-08
This is a recurring event to mark the beginning of National Volunteers Week where we recognise the importance and value of our volunteers.
Read our blog here.

World Multiple Sclerosis day
2025-05-30
This is a recurring event to mark World MS day.
Read our blog here

Cheshire & Shropshire RSG Meeting
2025-05-27 19:00 - 20:30
Tuesday, 27th May
Cheshire and Shropshire
07:00 PM – 08:30 PM Zoom
Contact: helen.clayton@tna.org.uk

RSG Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire
2025-05-24 15:00 - 16:30 | Zoom
Please join Lucy for this Regional Support group meeting where you will be able to meet others with similar experiences to yourself.

These are open to any members, to become a member please click here to be directed to our membership page. If you would like to join but are in financial difficulty, or are joining as a healthcare professional, please email admin@tna.org.uk.
This is an online meeting starting at 3.00pm.

RSG Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Herefordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire
2025-05-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Please join Deborah for this online Regional Support Group meeting where you will be able to chat with others who share similar experiences to yourself.

These are open to any members, to become a member please click here to be directed to our membership page. If you would like to join but are in financial difficulty, or are joining as a healthcare professional, please email admin@tna.org.uk.
This is an online meeting starting at 7.00pm.

RSG Devon
2025-05-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom
Please join Wendy for her first Devon meeting!
In this online Regional Support Group meeting, you will be able to chat with, and ‘virtually’ meet, others who share similar experiences to yourself.
These are open to any members, to become a member please click here to be directed to our membership page. If you would like to join but are in financial difficulty, or are joining as a healthcare professional, please email admin@tna.org.uk.
This is an online meeting starting at 6.30pm.

Mental Health Awareness week
2025-05-12 - 2025-05-18
Recurring event to recognise Mental Health Awareness week.
read our blog here.

RSG Norfolk
2025-05-06 10:30 - 12:30
Please join your Regional Support Group meeting to find out about latest developments and connect with others in your area. These are open to any members, to become a member please click here or contact us at admin@tna.org.uk if you would like to join but are in financial difficulty or are a healthcare professional.
This is an in person meeting. Please contact Wayne for more information.

RSG West Scotland
2025-05-01 19:00 - 21:00
Please join your Regional Support Group meeting to find out about latest developments and connect with others in your area. These are open to any members, to become a member […

RSG Cornwall and The Isles of Scilly
2025-04-26 18:30 - 20:00
Aneeta Prem, our CEO, will be joining Tony to launch his first RSG! Tony’s group covers Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly so please join him for this online Regional Support Group meeting where you will be able to chat with, and ‘virtually’ meet, others who share similar experiences to yourself.
These are open to any members, to become a member please click here to be directed to our membership page. If you would like to join but are in financial difficulty, or are joining as a healthcare professional, please email admin@tna.org.uk.
This is an online meeting starting at 6.30pm.

National Webinar: Recovery from Trigeminal Neuralgia Surgery
2025-04-24 19:00 - 20:30
National Webinar: Recovery from Trigeminal Neuralgia Surgery with
Thursday 24 April 2025 Talk begins 7:30 PM
We’re hosting a national webinar on recovery after microvascular decompression (MVD) for trigeminal neuralgia. This event is designed for anyone considering surgery, or supporting someone who is.
Speakers include:

Mr Sinan Barazi, Consultant Neurosurgeon and Joint Chair of TNA UK’s Medical Advisory Board

David Bennett, a SUNA patient recently treated with MVD

Aneeta Prem, CEO of TNA UK

Earth Day
2025-04-22
Recurring event to celebrate Earth Day.
Read our latest blog here

World Health Day
2025-04-07
Recognising World Health Day with this recurring event.
Please read our latest blog here

RSG in-person Hertfordshire
2025-04-06 15:00 - 17:00
Please join Sam for this in-person Regional Support Group meeting where you will be able to meet others who share similar experiences to yourself.
These are open to any members. To become a member please click here to be directed to our membership page. If you would like to join but are in financial difficulty, or are joining as a healthcare professional, please email admin@tna.org.uk.
This is an in-person meeting in Hertfordshire from 3pm to 5pm.

RSG in-person near Nottingham
2025-04-05 15:00 - 17:00 | In Person
Please join Deborah and John for this in-person Regional Support Group meeting where you will be able to meet others who share similar experiences to yourself.
These are open to any members, to become a member please click here to be directed to our membership page. If you would like to join but are in financial difficulty, or are joining as a healthcare professional, please email admin@tna.org.uk.
This is an in-person meeting starting at 3pm .

RSG Lancashire, Cumbria, Isle of Man and Northern Ireland
2025-04-05 11:00 - 13:00
Please join Kirsten for this online Regional Support Group meeting. It’s an opportunity for a catch-up with long-standing members and an introduction for some of you who are newer.
These are open to any members. To become a member please click here to be directed to our membership page. If you would like to join but are in financial difficulty, or are joining as a healthcare professional, please email admin@tna.org.uk.
This is an online meeting starting at 11am.

RSG Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Herefordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire
2025-03-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Please join Deborah for this online Regional Support Group meeting where you will be able to chat with, and ‘virtually’ meet, others who share similar experiences to yourself.
These are open to any members, to become a member please click here to be directed to our membership page. If you would like to join but are in financial difficulty, or are joining as a healthcare professional, please email admin@tna.org.uk.
This is an online meeting starting at 7.00pm.

RSG Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey, Isle of Wight
2025-03-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Zoom
Please join Emma for this online Regional Support Group meeting where you will be able to chat with, and ‘virtually’ meet, others who share similar experiences to yourself.
These are open to any members, to become a member please click here to be directed to our membership page. If you would like to join but are in financial difficulty, or are joining as a healthcare professional, please email admin@tna.org.uk.
This is an online meeting starting at 7.30pm.

RSG Yorkshire, Durham and Northumberland
2025-03-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
Please join Harry for this online Regional Support Group meeting where you will be able to chat with, and ‘virtually’ meet, others who share similar experiences to yourself.
These are open to any members, to become a member please click here to be directed to our membership page. If you would like to join but are in financial difficulty, or are joining as a healthcare professional, please email admin@tna.org.uk.
This is an online meeting starting at 7.00pm.

Brain Awareness week
2025-03-10 - 2025-03-16
Recognising Brain Awareness week with this calendar event.
Read our latest blog here

RSG Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire
2025-03-08 15:00 - 17:00
Please join John for this online Regional Support Group meeting where you will be able to chat with, and ‘virtually’ meet, others who share similar experiences to yourself.
These are open to any members, to become a member please click here to be directed to our membership page. If you would like to join but are in financial difficulty, or are joining as a healthcare professional, please email admin@tna.org.uk.
This is an online meeting starting at 3.00pm.

RSG Cheshire and Shropshire
2025-03-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Please join Helen for this online Regional Support Group meeting where you will be able to chat with, and ‘virtually’ meet, others who share similar experiences to yourself.
These are open to any members, to become a member please click here to be directed to our membership page. If you would like to join but are in financial difficulty, or are joining as a healthcare professional, please email admin@tna.org.uk.
This is an online meeting starting at 7.00pm.

Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire RSG
2025-03-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Zoom
Please join Lucy for this online Regional Support Group meeting where you will be able to chat with, and ‘virtually’ meet, others who share similar experiences to yourself.
These are open to any members, to become a member please click here to be directed to our membership page. If you would like to join but are in financial difficulty, or are joining as a healthcare professional, please email admin@tna.org.uk.
This is an online meeting starting at 7.30pm.

Rare Disease Day
2025-02-28
We recognise Rare Disease Day with this recurring event.
It sits on the 28th February or 29th on a leap year.
Read our latest blog here

National Webinar
2025-02-27 19:00 - 20:30
We are delighted to announce our next National Webinar featuring Mr George Eralil FRCS(SN), Consultant Neurosurgeon. He will discuss lesser-known treatments for TN and facial pain, including medicinal cannabis.

The webinar will be open to log in at 7pm, with the session running between 7.30 and 8.30 pm
Please email any questions to heather.morris@tna.org.uk by 25th Feb
