‘All About Hand Therapy for the Hypermobile’ Gentle, practical session with specialist Nicola Goldsmith. Newly dx & old hands welcome. Hand pain, instability or fatigue making tasks tough? 🗓️ 8 Apr 2026 ⏰ 19:00–20:00 BST 🏆 £250 voucher to be won ❓ Q&A 💻 Zoom www.hypermobility.org/event-detail...

No relaxation this evening as it is a bank holiday and Kim is glued to NASA TV watching Artemis 2 flyby the moon and is getting #MoonJoy! How about you?

Your feedback, whether positive or negative, is essential to providing safer, better care. Take three minutes of your time, and help us improve care for you, your family and your community. #ShareForBetterCare buff.ly/sW6kJ2k

Is your GP unsure how to support your hypermobility? We’ve made a one‑page Quick Reference Guide to help. It’s free, printable, and links to our full Clinician’s Guide. More info: hypermobility.org/post/a-quick-reference-guide-a-year-on

Miss last night's show? It's ok, we got you. One viewer said they could listen to Jo all night. A wave of the LinkFairy's wand & w cane absolutely make that happen. Last night, and an extensive back catalogue are on our website and YouTube so if you want to binge, you can! absolutely do that!

Tonight! Free 'Ask the OT' session with JBOT - Jo Southall . Brand new and need a basic pacing primer? Got a burning occupational therapy question, something you want to do but can't quite figure out how to make it manageable or safe? We got you! Everyone welcome, register on the website. 1/2

Need a little extra focus or company while you work? Join one of our Online Body Doubling Sessions — a supportive space to get things done alongside others. 🗓️ 8 March, 14:00–15:00 🗓️ 1 April, 19:00–20:00 More info: hypermobility.org/events

Mini e-news out now with links to info about, and registration for, sessions over the next few days. Yet more will be added to the website over the next few days, and a longer bulletin with more information about those and our other activities will follow. www.hypermobility.org/so/ffPnmshUC...

📣 FREE clinical education event! Navigating Craniocervical Instability (CCI) in Hypermobile Patients 🗓 28 Jan & 11 Feb 2026 | 19:00–20:30 GMT 💻 Online 2‑part er Free to attend For physios, GPs, OTs, rheumatology, neurosurgery & more. 👉 Register (free): hypermobility.org/event-detail...

Happy New Year! We’re back, refreshed (promise!), and ready to roll out a whole bundle of free events for members, the public, and professionals. Pacing may be mentioned… behave yourselves, we rested over New Year! Juicy details: tinyurl.com/4dj6jucc FOMO? Add e-mail to the box at the bottom!

Ask the Experts replay up tinyurl.com/56sj496y & we’re wrapped for 2025! Memberships are automated if you want to join or gift one. We’re back Mon 5 Jan with MellowMonday; Living Well starts 10 Jan.. Solstice Greetings, Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah & Hogmanay, or 'Restival' Till 5/1/2026!

Jo and Kim run our final session of 2025 tonight at 7pm GMT ✨ Ask the Experts Christmas Special ✨ Festive Q&A with Jo Southall (OT) and special guest Kim Clayden (Psychotherapist). 🎁 Free tickets ▶️Busy? Register for replay link. 👉 Register here: [tinyurl.com/543u3…

Last minute gift to accompany a membership? These axolotl keyrings are colourful, durable, and full of personality! 💙❤️💜 They (and our fidget disks) are in stock. Clip to a bag, keys, or lanyard and carry a little splash of joy wherever you go. ✨ Hypermobility.org/shop (last post Thursday morning!)

🎄 Feeling overwhelmed this festive season? Join our Ask the Experts: Christmas Special with Jo Southall & Kim Clayden. 🗓️ 18 Dec | ⏰ 19:00 GMT 🎥 Live Q&A for patients via Zoom – no app needed! 🔗 hypermobility.org/event-details/ask-the-experts-christmas-special-with-jo-southall-and-kim-clayden

💜 The Integral Movement Method (IMM) by Jeannie Di Bon launch! A new approach to hypermobility management, focusing on accessible and mindful movement. ✨ Read the blog, catch the Q&A replay, and discount code: www.hypermobility.org/post/celebra... #Hypermobility #IMM #Accessibility #MovementMethod

Prepping for this evening's Book Launch with @jeanniedi.bsky.social we're a little bit excited and have copies to give away, so register to be in with a chance of winning one! We'll be live from 7pm (GMT/UST). If you can't make it, we'll send you a link to catch up later. *returns to homework*

Upcoming winter weather system got me all ...

The first of our winter 'Ask the OT' sessions & Jo is joined by Joy Mason, of Mast Cell Action. Please note: in the UK clocks went back since last month! Session is at 7:00 GMT/UST on Thursday the 21st of November. Register here: www.hypermobility.org/event-detail... for live/replay link.

🚨 Overwhelmed by hypermobility referrals? GPs in the UK are turning to The HMSA's Quick Reference Guide, an essential resource devised by Dr Philip Bull & Kim Clayden with the HMSA. Clear. Practical. Game-changing. Support patients to start managing their condition right away. t.co/ROdXJpU8DL

Trustees’ Week is a time for us to celebrate the achievements of nearly one million trustees across the UK. Thank you for the time, commitment, and effort you bring to your charities to help them thrive. You can find out more about our trustees here: hypermobility.org/team #TrusteesWeek

Do you know someone who looks great in Red? 🎅 Run, jog or walk through London dressed as Santa, all in aid of the HMSA! 📅 2nd–4th Dec | 🕖 7PM | 🎽 Santa suits for adults provided! 💜 Support hypermobility awareness 🔗 Sign up: runforcharity.com/hypermobility-syndromes-association/santa-in-the-city

Just published: a new study on the Integral Movement Method (IMM) for hypermobility! Developed by Jeannie Di Bon, IMM offers a gentle, whole-body approach to movement for people with hEDS and HSD. Participants felt safer, stronger, and more connected. 🔗 www.hypermobility.org/post/moving-...

🌤️ Bluesky PoTS UK & HMSA team up for a joint webinar Oct 23 at 7:30pm BST! Learn about links between PoTS & hypermobility, hear from expert panellists, with live Q&A. Speakers inc: Jo Bullingham, Lisa Bone, Dr Helen Eftekhari, Dr Philip Bull & Kim Clayden. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Sometimes I look absolutely fine - but I am never symptom free. Understanding my hypermobility and all its effects have helped me build a life that works for me. This card is from our website - www.stickmancommunications.co.uk/hypermobility - and follow @hmsacharity.bsky.social for info& support

The HMSA Journal 2025 has arrived for UK members who opted in for printed copies! This edition covers sleep, Long COVID, lung pathophysiology, pain management, headache disorders, and more. We’re so grateful to our team and contributors. Digital version available in the patient members area.

🎤 Ask the Experts: Hypermobility Edition 🆓Event🗓️ 16 Oct⏰ 7pm BST📍 Zoom + ▶️ 👩‍⚕️ @Jo Southall (Occupational Therapist) + Reema Chadha (Physio + Bollywood dancer!) share their tips on pacing, joint protection, mobility aids & more 🔗 hypermobility.org/events #Hypermobility #AskTheExperts #JointWellness

🎤 Ask the Experts: Hypermobility & PT 🆓Event🗓️ 16 Oct⏰ 7pm BST📍 Zoom + ▶️👩‍⚕️ Jo Southall and Reema Chadha (Physio + Bollywood dancer!) share their tips on pacing, joint protection, mobility aids & more. Advance questions? @/DM us 🔗 hypermobility.org/events #Hypermobility #AskTheExperts #JointWellness

The combination of a firm mattress and a body pillow works best for me.

What kind of mattress works for a hypermobile body? No simple answer, but we ask now and then because tech and trends evolve. Memory foam, hybrid, futon, smart-bed, or a stack of layers like the princess & the pea? Share your wins, fails, and top tips. #BendyBeds #Hypermobility

ICYMI, Thursday's 'Ask the OT' session is up for replay on the site. We're prepping tonight's session with @stickmancomms on communicating hidden symptoms and disabilities. We face many, which are your most frequently encountered, most annoying and/or most difficult to resolve?

"My partner listened to the webinar, it really helped him understand.” Communicating the reality of dynamic chronic illness is tough when others don’t see the shifts. Join us Wed 24 Sept, 7pm BST to learn how to bridge that gap with clarity and compassion. Register at: hypermobility.org/events

"My partner listened to the webinar, it really helped him understand.” Communicating the reality of dynamic chronic illness is tough when others don’t see the shifts. Join us Wed 24 Sept, 7pm BST to learn how to bridge that gap with clarity and compassion. Register at: hypermobility.org/events

It's September, the wind's howling, fluffy socks and cosy blankets call. On Thursday we'll be live with Jo Southall at 7pm. It's a free show (register oneve nts page), and recorded, so if you've an Occupational Therapyquestion, just let us know! We can't promise to answer them all, but we'll try!

"How do I make them understand?" It’s one of the top questions we hear — and Hannah’s running a workshop to help you tackle it. Whether you’re new or just need a refresher, it’s packed with practical insight. 🎟️ Free for members (just log in!) 📹 Yes, it’s recorded 👉 hypermobility.org/events

Cat is helping me pick which of my WIPs comes to tomorrow evening’s members’ drop-in craft and chat social, anybody want to share a sneak peek of what they’re working on? Can’t wait to see what our members are all working on! hypermobility.org/so/eaPZcyK_b...

We return to our usual schedule this evening with a @JBOccyTherapy live Q&A on all things hypermobility, register at hypermobility.org/events and we'll see you later on, and send you the replay too. Questions by message or e-mail titled 'AskJo'.

We spent the muggy afternoon catching up on last week's heatwave masterclass session in preparation for tomorrow's event with @jboccytherapy, while failing to nap. There's still time to register, you'll get a catch up link and we'll see you at 7pm (BST). ☺️

Big Angry Sky Ball PSA: You have 24 hours to register for this Heatwave Management course with @JBOccyTherapy it starts tomorrow. If you're busy, register anyway, they'll be recorded, and we'll send the replay link when they go up. www.hypermobility.org/event-detail... (Free to members)!

We've some leftover questions from last month's big weekend to cover, so Jo will be joined this Thursday by Dr Philip Bull. You can drop questions in the comments, message us here or e-mail info at hypermobility dot org and we'll see our LinkFairy gets them across...

Tonight: MellowMonday Relaxation with Kim for members! Thursday: Jo & Dr Bull host a live, free, public Q&AWant to make sure you never miss a session? Make sure you're subscribed to our e-news - it's easy, just scroll to the bottom of any page on the website and add your email address to the box!

Tonight: MellowMonday Relaxation with Kim for members! Thursday: Jo & Dr Bull host a live, free, public Q&AWant to make sure you never miss a session? Make sure you're subscribed to our e-news - it's easy, just scroll to the bottom of any page on the website and add your email address to the box! >

Our National Lottery Communuity Funded Big Weekend is well underway. Thanks so much to everyone who has volunteered, or registered for these events, it's fantastic to have such enthusiastic interest. Sessions will be available for replay on the website once our team has processed and collated all...

What's for dinner? Struggle with what you can/can't/should/shouldn't eat/prepare? Register for Saturday's free 2pm session with Lorna Ryan, Registered Clinical Nutritionist; her advice is always calm, practical, and based on her extensive expertise. Send/bring all your general nutrition questions!

Saturday morning brings our dream team queens, Kim & Jo, with their broad overview of hypermobility (always relevant, often irreverent). Signs, causes and effects on people. They’d love part of the session to include your experiences (who put that wall there)? This session will be fun!

Our Midlands support group is hosting a rare open national meeting Saturday 2pm (BST). So if you're in the UK, register for the Zoom session, meet some of the team and members for a bit of solidarity. We'll be talking pain management (among other things). This will NOT be recorded, go register now!

We'd a few queries about orthotics during Jo's last 'Ask the OT' session (replay now on the website). Fortunately we have an actual Orthotist, Helen McCormack, joining us for our big weekend; she'll be answering questions Sunday afternoon. Go to latest events (or blogs) on hypermobility.org to book

One week to our big hypermobility awareness weekend and we're buzzing! Register for all the free hypermobility.org/events now, if you can't watch we'll send the replay link later. Among those joining us is the lovely @jeannie_di (Sunday). What are you looking forward to right now?

#Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder means doing a thorough stretching #workout before I spend four hours sitting still on #dialysis If I don't I end up in immense #muscle and #joint #pain #eds

We've a minute before tonight's #MellowMonday relaxation. Then we get *busy* so sign up to the free, public events we're running for our big hypermobility awareness weekend at the end of June. Want a rundown with links? Our last e-news lists them all. wix.to/9Lgwnqe

these events are open and FREE to everyone on wknd of 28/29 June. Thoroughly recommend joining - I have learned so much, felt so understood & found an understanding community through @hmsacharity.bsky.social online events