CPD opportunities for professionals – help us spread the word

With the aid of our newly developed e-learning modules, Shine is aiming to reach and upskill more health, care, education, and other professionals to better understand your conditions, and improving support through prevention and changes in practice.

From the comfort of their own desks, any professional will be able to access our online learning modules, that are accredited for continuous professional development.

Available now!

• Spina Bifida

• Hydrocephalus

• Neural Tube Defects – antenatal e-learning

• Spinal Dysraphisms and Spina Bifida Occulta

Coming soon!

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

All that is needed is to sign up to Shine’s free Professional Membership and receive a link to register for the courses. Click or scan the QR code for more information

Please let the professionals you come into contact with know and ask them to spread the word amongst their colleagues too.

It's good to be back!

With Summer approaching, we wanted to put a spotlight on some of the social groups that have started back after the pandemic.

Shine Social London - monthly get together for our adult members

Shine Social London went to the David Hockney exhibit at the Lightroom in Kings Cross. Having spent an hour enjoying Hockney’s work in a fantastic accessible setting, we then caught up over a cuppa and some doughnuts!

Sêr Bach/Little Stars in Wales

After three long years, it was lovely to meet with our families at St Fagan’s History Museum in Cardiff. Everybody had grown so much, not just in stature but confidence too.

Northern Ireland Coffee and Chat for adult members

The team held a meet up at The Junction – Halt Coffee Shop in Dungannon recently for adult members to get together, share stories, discuss challenges, find solutions to problems and … have a laugh! We try to meet monthly and find new and interesting places to visit across the capital.

Keep an eye out for more events – online or face to face. Click or scan the code for the latest details.

Here’s what John and his wife Liz thought after their first time out with Shine Social

“Thank you so much for organising. We had a lovely time. Everyone was so welcoming, and it didn’t seem to matter if we chatted away or not. It’s been a long-time persuading John to get out. But I think also the fact the group was smaller really helped him. He really loved it”