Sharon, our IAG manager, recently met with Helen from the charity Fifth Sense.

Fifth Sense aim to support people affected by smell and taste disorders, and improve the knowledge and understanding of these impairments.

Read the full blog on our website: healthwatchessex.org.uk/2024/04/discus…

Today, Helen delivered a talk at the AlmshouseAssociation Warden and Scheme Manager's Seminar. It provided a valuable opportunity for us to talk to people working with older adults about the impact of olfactory disorders and how they can be an early indication of health problems.

Helen, Fifth Sense's Engagement and Education Officer, has had a great day at the Healthwatch Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Community Roadshow. The event encourages learning, networking, connecting, and opportunities to hear from key leaders

Thank you Blair Bowman 🥃 for his insightful article in Scottish Field highlighting the importance of the sense of smell, with focus on whisky tasting. Many thanks for highlighting Fifth Sense, the work we do and for helping raise awareness of the impact of smell & taste disorders

Today we're pleased to be working with EUFOREA by supporting Global CRSwNP Awareness Day. Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps is a common, complex and challenging condition and a major cause of smell loss. Click here for more information euforea.eu/events/2024-gl… #LetsTalkCRS

🌟 Today's the day!🌟 Join us for the third annual Global CRSwNP Awareness Day hosted by EUFOREA! Let's raise awareness, empower patients, and advocate for improved care worldwide.

Stay tuned for updates!

#CRSwNP #GlobalAwarenessDay #EUFOREA #PatientEmpowerment 🎉

Welcome to Sally Connick, our new Community Development Officer. Sally will play an important role in developing our Social Action Programme, driving recognition, support & care for people with smell &taste disorders across England. Sally's post is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund

A must listen episode about #anosmia raising awareness on the devastating effects of losing your sense of #smell loom.ly/VUIawps @helenasips #parosmia #winewednesday

Thank you Helena Nicklin for inviting our CEO and founder Duncan Boak to talk about anosmia for this episode

**The UK Smell & Taste Disorders MDT and Education Programme**

Sign up now for these monthly virtual MDT and educational meetings - discussing complex cases and all aspects of assessing and managing smell and taste disorders!

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Hello GardensHour. We’re delighted to be collaborating on 'The Making Sense Garden' that will be exhibited at The RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival this July. Read about it here: fifthsense.org.uk/the-making-sen… #GardensHour

We’re delighted to announce that we’re collaborating on 'The Making Sense Garden' that will be exhibited at The RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival this July Kathy Clugston BBC Radio 4's GQT Read about it here: fifthsense.org.uk/the-making-sen…

Today we are supporting #WorldParkinsonsDay , helping to raise awareness of the reality of living with Parkinson's.

Loss or reduction of smell is very common in Parkinson's, with up to 90% of people experience anosmia to some degree. Visit parkinsons.org.uk/information-an…

Would you like to learn more about Chronic Rhinosinusitis? If you are affected by Chronic Rhinosinusitis or are supporting others who are living with the condition, then please join us for a free online education event. To register click here fifth-sense.eventcube.io/events/58584/c…

We’re delighted to announce that we’re collaborating on a garden that will be exhibited at The RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival this July
fifthsense.org.uk/the-making-sen…

Our #ChangeDrivesChange campaign comes to a close soon. Here are just some of the ways your previous support has already helped us deliver change, but we still need your help. Please donate by visiting our JustGiving page here: justgiving.com/campaign/chang…

If you are affected by a smell or taste disorder we would really appreciate if you could spare five minutes to share your experiences of accessing specialist care. You can fill in the survey here: surveymonkey.com/r/N536F8D #ChangeDrivesChange

Smell and taste disorders affect people’s physical and mental health, wellbeing and safety, but those affected do not get the recognition or support they deserve. If you can donate or host a fundraiser please visit our JustGiving page: justgiving.com/campaign/chang… #ChangeDrivesChange

Thank you BBC Norfolk for speaking to Duncan Boak, Hannah Martin and Professor Carl Philpott this morning to raise awareness of our significant new research

Important new research undertaken by Fifth Sense and the UEA has highlighted the significant safety implications of living with a poor, altered or no sense of smell. Read more: fifthsense.org.uk/dangers-of-sme…