When?
Saturday 22nd March, 2025
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: Grand Hotel Leicester
We’re coming to Leicester for our fourth Get-Together! These are our in-person events where you get to hear from incredible speakers and meet others affected by pituitary conditions. We’ve already had a few successful events in Glasgow, Manchester and Cardiff. We can’t wait to bring you all together in the East Midlands.
We’ll have brilliant talks from medical professionals, and you’ll also have the opportunity to meet staff and members of The Pituitary Foundation.
About the speakers
Professor Miles Levy – Miles is a consultant endocrinologist at The University Hospital of Leicester and an Honorary Associate Professor at Leicester University. Miles is also a member of the Pituitary Foundation’s medical committee!
Miles’ talk will include:
- an overview of pituitary conditions within endocrinology
- look at changes in how pituitary conditions can be diagnosed
- changes in the treatment for pituitary conditions
- looking to the future of endocrine care.
- Q&A session
Dr Sue Jackson – Sue is a chartered psychologist who researches endocrine disorders, and how the health service can be improved. She’s been involved with The Pituitary Foundation for more than two decades and writes psychological advice for people affected by pituitary conditions. Sue will be running an interactive workshop on relationships and wellbeing. The workshop will include:
- how relationships change when living with a chronic condition
- ways to improve your wellbeing
- opportunities to reflect on certain elements
The day will also include a chance to hear from others from the community!
Location
The event will be held at The Grand Hotel Leicester. There is carparking available, and it’s just a 7 minute walk from Leicester Train Station.
The venue is fully accessible.
If you have any more questions about the day and what to expect, please get in touch with our office by calling 01173701333 or emailing: [email protected].
Tickets
Tickets are available now.
Ticket price includes:
- Hot drinks
- Fruit/pastries throughout the day
- Hot Lunch
- Opportunity to hear from medical professionals and pre-submit your questions
- Meeting others from the pituitary community
You will need to arrange your own transport to the venue.
Discounts are available for members. If you aren’t currently a member, but would like to receive our exclusive Pituitary Life magazine (and lots of other benefits), then you can become a member today for just £25 a year. You’ll also have the knowledge that you’ll be supporting others with pituitary conditions.
Places are limited, so buy now to ensure you don’t miss out! We can’t wait to see you there!
If a refund is required, please give a minimum of 72 hours notice prior to the event. We’ll do our best to reallocate your tickets so that we can provide you with a refund which will be at our discretion.