When?
Saturday 27th September, 2025
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: Leonardo Royal Hotel Southampton Grand Harbour
We’re coming to Southampton for our next Get-Together! These are our in-person events where you get to hear from incredible speakers and meet others affected by pituitary conditions. We can’t wait to bring you all together in the South of England for the first time!
We’ll have brilliant talks from medical professionals, and you’ll also have the opportunity to meet staff and members of The Pituitary Foundation.
About the speakers
Professor John Wass – John is a Professor of Endocrinology at Oxford University and was the head of the Department Endocrinology at the Churchill Hospital Oxford. He is also one of the founders of The Pituitary Foundation!
John’s talk will include:
- an overview of pituitary conditions within endocrinology
- look at changes in how pituitary conditions can be diagnosed
- changes in the treatment for pituitary conditions
- looking to the future of endocrine care.
- Q&A session
Dr Sue Jackson – Sue is a chartered psychologist who researches endocrine disorders, and how the health service can be improved. She’s been involved with The Pituitary Foundation for more than two decades and writes psychological advice for people affected by pituitary conditions. Sue will be running an interactive workshop on relationships and wellbeing. The workshop will include:
- how relationships change when living with a chronic condition
- ways to improve your wellbeing
- opportunities to reflect on certain elements
Aldons Chua – Aldons is a Endocrine Clinical Nurse Specialist, based at Barts Health NHS Trust. Aldons also works part time for The Pituitary Foundation, answering calls on the endocrine nurse helpline, and updating out health information. Aldons has a master’s degree in research, and a special interest in adrenal insufficiency. His talk will include:
- Working with your endocrine team
- Preparing for an appointment
The day will also include a chance to hear from others from the community!
Location
The event will be held at Leonardo Royal Hotel Southampton Grand Harbour, West Quay Road, SO15 1AG Southampton. There is carparking available, and it’s just a 10 minute walk from Southampton Central Railway Station.
The venue is fully accessible.
If you have any more questions about the day and what to expect, please get in touch with our office by calling 01173701333 or emailing: [email protected].
Tickets
Tickets are available now.
Ticket price includes:
- Hot drinks
- Fruit/pastries throughout the day
- Hot Lunch
- Opportunity to hear from medical professionals and pre-submit your questions
- Meeting others from the pituitary community
You will need to arrange your own transport to the venue.
Places are limited, so buy now to ensure you don’t miss out! We can’t wait to see you there!
If a refund is required, please give a minimum of 72 hours notice prior to the event. We’ll do our best to reallocate your tickets so that we can provide you with a refund which will be at our discretion.