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Cumbria Support Group

About this group

Endometriosis UK Cumbria Support Group

Since December 2019, we have been reaching and making a difference to those in Cumbria who are struggling with the effect endometriosis has on their lives by bringing people who have been affected by the disease together so they feel less isolated, heard, believed, and understood.

The friendly, safe, and confidential space we have created ensures that no one is left to suffer in silence on their own.

ITV Border Interview

2020

General Session Information

Monthly socials are currently held at the Handsome Bar, 14 Kent St, Kendal, LA9 4AT.

We also have a WhatsApp group which includes members based in Barrow, Bassenthwaite, Bowness-on-Windermere, Carlisle, Coniston, Crosthwaite, Kendal, Kirby Lonsdale, Orton, Penrith and Windermere.

Upcoming Support group sessions

There are no upcoming sessions at this time. Please check back again.

Meet the Support Group Leader(s)

Elaine

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Hi!

I'm Elaine, I’m based in Windermere and I’m a Health and Wellbeing Coach.

I was diagnosed with Stage 4 (severe) deep infiltrating endometriosis as well as Type 1 endometriosis at the age of 33 although signs of the disease had started to appear at the age of 13 with painful and heavy periods.

My life has been marked by navigating the unknown, debilitating pain, violent sickness, infertility and menopause since I had major surgery in 2022 at the age of 46. Thankfully, I’ve been living pain and sickness free ever since. Now, I am starting to address the effects that a life of endometriosis has had on my mental health.

I created the Endometriosis UK Cumbria Support Group in December 2019 and since then, I’ve been on a mission to raise awareness of the disease in Cumbria as well as the profile of the group so that no one is left to suffer in silence on their own the way I did for many years. Current members are based in Barrow, Bassenthwaite, Bowness, Carlisle, Coniston, Crosthwaite, Kendal, Kirby Lonsdale, Orton, Penrith and Windermere.

If you’re looking for a place where you can express yourself freely amongst a friendly group of peers and in a relaxed environment, we would love to have you join us.

I look forward to meeting you soon!

Elaine

ITV Border Interviews

2022

2021

 

 

 

Gemma

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Hi I'm Gemma :)

Im based in Kendal.  I currently have had 5 operations over my adult life to remove endometriosis and recently have been diagnosed with deep infiltrating endometriosis on my uterus.  I also have suspected thoracic endometriosis.

I joined the group in the summer last year and instantly felt at home amongst people that were experiencing the same things that I have been.  I wanted to give back because of that and now im a co leader!

Im looking forward to meeting more people who would like to be part of the group.

Looking for medical advice?

Please be aware that our support service are unable to provide medical advice and can only talk about endometriosis based on their own experience. If you need medical advice, please contact your GP or endometriosis specialist.