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Heart Rhythm Congress 2008 (19th-22nd October) It's that time of year when Arrhythmia Alliance is busy preparing for Heart Rhythm Congress (19th-22nd October). This annual conference is establishing itself as the largest in the UK concentrating on heart rhythm disorders. Aimed at all involved in the arrhythmia field - from electrophysiologists to patients - this year's HRC looks to be bigger and better than before! Affiliates of Arrhythmia Alliance are invited to display materials on the affiliate stand in the exhibition hall - you may have a promotional flyer or poster for your group or organisation, or may wish to provide a business card. Please send, clearly marked for 'HRC Affiliate Display' FAO: Nyree Sherratt, Arrhythmia Alliance, Unit 2 The Granary, Ettington Park Business Centre, Nr Alderminster, Warwickshire CV37 8BT Materials must be received by 30th September. We do hope that you will be able to attend Patients' Day on Monday 20th October and that you will encourage group members to attend. Please register online at www.heartrhythmcongress.com This day is the perfect opportunity to learn more about arrhythmias, to network with other patient groups, and to meet others with an interest in the field - we look forward to seeing you there!

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ICD Moderated Message Board A moderated message board for ICD Groups, Patients, Carers and their families has been set up in response to your requests. Members will be able to post messages and address any concerns they may have, offer one another support, and exchange experiences. The group is moderated to ensure that only appropriate messages are posted and accurate information provided, whilst still allowing members to share their views and treatments. Members can give details of what is happening in their area and with their group, highlight an activity, or ask others for their thoughts. Wherever possible, when a new member joins, we will highlight a local group. Could we please ask that you all sign-up and start 'chatting' as this will encourage new members to join in. If you already belong to an ICD Group, encourage your fellow members to join - it is free! Group home page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/icdsupport Group email address: icdsupport@yahoogroups.com You can choose to receive emails individually, daily or only view when you sign in.

	Affiliates - Sharing to Support The Atrial Fibrillation Association is expanding its current website and would like to include news from AF patients. If you have a story to tell, perhaps under the heading of ‘Living With Atrial fibrillation’, or ‘My Catheter Ablation’, and would be happy to share your experiences, (good and not so good!), please email your stories to Jo at Info@atrial-fibrillation.org.uk or post to: AFA, Unit 2, The Granary, Ettington Park Business Centre, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 8BT All affiliated patient groups and organisations can now be found on the Affiliation section of this website. Poster Now Available for Affiliates
		Arrhythmia Alliance is now able to offer its affiliates a poster template for advertising group meetings or events. Download the poster here Please contact Laura at campaigns@heartrhythmcharity.org.uk or on 01789 451823 to receive a copy.

	BCS Annual Scientific Conference This year's British Cardiovascular Society's Annual Scientific Conference will be held over three full days, from Monday 2nd June to Wednesday 4th June, in Manchester Central. Online registration is now open. To find out more visit our website: http://www.bcs.com