Join the FREE WORD Day 2023 Round Table Webinar Series: Watch them on demand!

In line with our initiative to spread the word about early diagnosis and referrals to paediatric rheumatology experts, our committee has organised an exciting platform for patients, parents and family members affected by paediatric rheumatic diseases to connect with an international panel of paediatric rheumatology experts through round table discussions.  

We welcome all patients, parents, and family members affected by paediatric rheumatic diseases to submit their questions in advance to lead the discussions. This way, we hope to address important questions and concerns across our communities.

 

For 2023, WORD Day aimed to promote awareness regarding the inequities in education and healthcare for children and young people living with juvenile rheumatic diseases. In line with this, our webinar topics for the year were:

WORD DAY Webinar 1: Supporting children and young people with rheumatic diseases in education

17 March 2023 | 18:00 GMT+0

WORD DAY Webinar 2: Tackling inequity in healthcare for children and young people with rheumatic diseases

18 March 2023 | 18:00 GMT+0

WORD Day Webinar Series – Part 1: Supporting Children and Young People with Rheumatic Diseases in Education

Aimed at patients, parents, teachers, families, and caregivers

This year, our paediatric rheumatology experts, patients, and parents focus on how we can supporting children and young people with rheumatic diseases in education, and discuss how to improve the lives of these children at school.

 

Did you miss this webinar? You can watch the recorded session here!

The poem, written by Kit Weston, can be found on the Juvenile Arthritis Research website here.

Facilitators: Richard Beesley, Sammy Ainsworth and Catherine McCormack

Speakers:

  • Dalia Tremarias (Lupus Europe/Lupus UK)
  • Colleen Castonguay (Head teacher/parent)
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WORD Day Webinar Series – Part 2: Tackling inequity in healthcare for children and young people with rheumatic diseases

Aimed at clinicians, charities and patient organisations, public health and local health authorities

Saturday, 18 March 2023, 18:00 GMT+0

This round-table webinar is aimed at clinicians, charities and patient organisations, public health and local health authorities, and will look at tackling inequity in healthcare for children and young people with rheumatic diseases.

 

Did you miss this webinar? You can watch the recorded session here!

Facilitators: Dr. Eve Smith, Richard Beesley and Yona Egert

Speakers:

  • Dr. Kate Webb – South Africa
  • Dr. Waheba Slamang – PReS Global Fellowship
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