Patient SUPPORT MEETINGS
Our Patient Meetings provide information, reassurance and support while encouraging discussion and sharing of experiences. Meetings also enable connecting with others and being part of a compassionate community that understands and supports you.

Coping with feelings of panic
Monday 24th February - 10:00am
Join this free online meeting, hosted by Thrombosis UK and welcoming Prof Paul Bennett, clinical psychologist, and Clare Prince, patient advocate at Thrombosis UK. There will be opportunity to ask questions and chat during this supportive, confidential online meeting.
Had a blood clot during pregnancy or shortly afterwards?
Friday 28th February - 12:00am
“The global burden of VTE in pregnancy and the cost-effectiveness of prevention”. Is looking at the resource use and costs to NHS Wales of prevention and treatment for blood clot events that occur during and just after pregnancy. The study lead is urgently seeking patient involvement to feedback and shape the proposed study. If you are interested in being involved and have experienced a VTE in pregnancy or taken anticoagulation during pregnancy, please email [email protected] by 28th Feb.
Coping with worry after a blood clot
Monday 3rd March - 10:00am
If you are struggling to manage excessive worry after a diagnosis of a blood clot this meeting may be of interest and help. Join this free event to hear discussion and presentations from Prof Paul Bennett, clinical psychologist, and Clare Prince, patient advocate at Thrombosis UK.
Managing sleep problems after a blood clot
Monday 10th March - 10:00am
This free online meeting would be of interest to anyone who has struggled with sleep problems after a diagnosis of a blood clot. Welcoming Prof Paul Bennet, clinical psychologist, and Clare Prince, patient advocate to discuss, share tips and take questions.