You are invited to a Paget's information day!

Paget’s Disease of Bone: a free information event on Thursday 17 September 2026, 10:45 am until approx 15:30 pm, at The County Hotel, Neville St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5DF.

Chair: Professor Stuart Ralston, Chair of the Paget’s Association, renowned rheumatologist and researcher in Edinburgh.
Hosts: Rheumatologists, Dr Nishanthi Thalayasingam and Dr Nadia Tripp. Both from the Freeman Hospital.

As the UK’s only charity dedicated exclusively to supporting people affected by Paget’s Disease of Bone, the Paget’s Association invites you to hear from leading experts, ask questions and explore key topics surrounding the condition.

Free
Attendance is free and includes refreshments and lunch. The full programme will be available here in due course.

What to expect
Informative talks led by specialists.
Opportunities to have your questions answered.
A chance to connect with others who have Paget’s disease.
A friendly and relaxed day!

Who should attend? - This event is ideal for individuals with Paget’s disease, their families and carers.

Reserve your place/s today
It is important to book in advance. To secure your place and inform us of any dietary allergies/requirements, please contact the Paget’s Association.

If you would like more information, please contact us here, email membership@paget.org.uk or phone: 0161 799 4646. We look forward to welcoming you.

Watch the video below from one of our events.

Feedback from our information events

We know from feedback that those who attend our Paget's information events feel better informed about Paget’s disease and better prepared to discuss the condition with their healthcare professionals. 

We asked attendees what they found most beneficial about our Paget’s information events and here are some of the responses.

• There was enough time between the sessions to meet and talk with both those affected by Paget’s and the specialists
• I now have a better understanding of the condition
• The genetic information
• Different aspects of Paget’s: causes, genetics, good effects of treatments used, diagnosis in good time
• The relaxed nature and humour in which the information was put across helped me to absorb the information better
• It has been a very interesting and informative day
• Excellent!
• It’s not often with an illness/condition you are able to understand the complexities presented by the experts
• Lots of new and interesting information
• Helpful information into the condition of Paget’s disease, complications, treatment and especially pain
• I feel more confident when returning to my Dr to discuss things
• Finding out more about the disease and the different tests and treatments available
• It reduced the shock of diagnosis through the good explanations of treatment options