Cath & Dave are at the Action Duchenne Community Summit in Loughborough, representing Pathfinders! Great conversations about our developing Equipment Advice Service & lots of ideas to take away. If you're here today, pop by our stand and say hello! 😊

💚 Pathfinders Question Time! What does independence mean to you? 👇 Share your thoughts in the comments. #PathfindersQuestionTime #Pathfinders #Neuromuscular

🎄 Have you signed up for our Christmas Get-Together yet? Join us for a festive day of friendship, fun & community for adults with muscle-weakening conditions. 📅 28 Nov 2026 | 🕚 11am-5pm 📍 University of East London | 💰 Free ✍️ Reserve your place: https://tinyurl.com/PathfindersChristmas

📣 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT! Support our #HoistsInHotels campaign by adding our ‘Don’t Wing It, Sling It!’ frame & sharing on social media 📸 Add your photo, download & upload! 🔗 https://canva.link/jgcuosmvr3l2drv 💬 “I support @PathfindersAlliance #HoistsInHotels campaign because …”

🎄 Have you signed up yet? Pathfinders Christmas Get-Together 🎅 🎨 Crafts • 🐾 Wild Science animals • 🎲 Games • 🧠 Quiz • 🍽️ Lunch included 📅 28 Nov 2026 🕚 11am-5pm 📍 University of East London 💰 Free ✍️ Reserve your place: https://tinyurl.com/PathfindersChristmas

📍 WHERE'S DAVE? | Birmingham again! Dave met with OT Deborah Harris. "What do you want to be able to do?" should come before "What equipment do you need?" What difference did that make? Or what do you wish they'd asked instead? 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/WhereisDave6

Join Our Next PA Employer (PAE) Session! 📅25th November 🕕6:00pm - 7:00pm 💬 Employing PAs for a Loved One It's a great opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, ask questions and gain useful advice about employing PAs. Sign up here: https://ow.ly/E3ar5103hM6

⏳ Not signed up for November's Quiz Night yet? Join us online on Tuesday 17 November at 7pm for a fun evening of trivia, teamwork and community. 🔗 Sign up: link on Linktree, in our bio #Pathfinders #QuizNight

🎄 Have you signed up yet? Pathfinders Christmas Get-Together 🎅 🎨 Crafts • 🐾 Wild Science animals • 🎲 Games • 🧠 Quiz • 🍽️ Lunch included 📅 28 Nov 2026 🕚 11am-5pm 📍 University of East London 💰 Free ✍️ Reserve your place: https://tinyurl.com/PathfindersChristmas

Welcome to our brand new question series, Pathfinders Question Time! What's one thing you wish more people understood about living with a neuromuscular condition? 👇 Share your thoughts with us in the comments. #PathfindersQuestionTime #Pathfinders #Neuromuscular

🎄 Have you signed up yet? Pathfinders Christmas Get-Together 🎅 🎨 Crafts 🐾 Wild Science animals 🎲 Games 🧠 Quiz 🍽️ Lunch included 📅 28 Nov 2026 🕚 11am-5pm 📍 University of East London 💰 Free ✍️ Register your place: https://tinyurl.com/PathfindersChristmas

🎄 SAVE THE DATE! Pathfinders Christmas Get-Together - London 📅 28 November 2026 🕚 11am-5pm 📍 University of East London Join us for a festive day for adults with muscle-weakening conditions. Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/PathfindersChristmas ⚠️ Limited places available!

📍 WHERE'S DAVE? | Birmingham - online this time! Dave spoke with Dr William Bradlow, Laura Smith & Saskia Wrigley about designing services around people's real experiences, not assumptions. 🔗 Read more: https://tinyurl.com/WhereisDave5

Pathfinders Quiz Night! Join us on the third Tuesday of every month for trivia, friendly competition and a chance to connect with others. 📅 17 Nov ⏰ 7pm 📍 Online 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/PathfindersQuizNov Whether a quiz expert, or just coming along for the company, everyone's welcome!

📢 PA Employer Session: How to Organise Housework 🗓️ Wed 4 Nov ⏰ 6–7pm 💻 Zoom Join us to share tips & experiences with other PA employers. Register: charley@pathfindersalliance.org.uk

📍 Where’s Dave? | South East Wales Dave caught up online with Stacey Davies to discuss equipment, support and sharing hidden knowledge across the neuromuscular community. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/WhereisDave4 💬 Where did you find your best equipment or adaptation tip?

📣 Did you know? Pathfinders Quiz Night takes place on the third Tuesday of every month. Join us for another evening of friendly competition and community connection. 📅 📅 Next quiz: 17th November ⏰ 7pm 📍 Online 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/PathfindersQuizNov #Pathfinders #QuizNight

“Freedom to travel anywhere.” It’s time for UK hotels to install ceiling track hoists. Don’t Wing it, Sling it!

Dave visited Coventry’s Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre to meet Laura Loftus-Driver, Mazhar Abbas, Dan Foley and Syed Subzwari. They discussed how the right equipment can boost independence and quality of life for neuromuscular conditions. Read more: https://ow.ly/rc0G50ZUrYE

🎃 October Quiz Night - Tonight! Quick‑fire questions, friendly vibes, and World Cup energy. 📅 Join us tonight at 7pm. 🔗 Sign up: https://ow.ly/F3yX50ZOHjN

📢 NEXT PAE SESSION: How to Run a PA Meeting/Supervision. PA employers, want to feel more confident in meetings or supervision? Join us Wed 21 Oct, 6–7pm (Zoom) to share tips, ask questions & learn from others. Email charley@pathfindersalliance.org.uk for info!

“The opportunity to live my best life.” It’s time for UK hotels to install ceiling track hoists. Don’t Wing it, Sling it!

Monthly Quiz Night – October’s edition!🦇 Get ready for a lively blend of geography, music covers, science, and Powerchair Football as we quiz right in the middle of the 2026 World Cup. ⏰ 7pm 🔗 Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/PathfindersQuizOct

WHERE'S DAVE? University Hospitals Birmingham Dave met the neuromuscular team in Birmingham to share equipment experiences and real-life solutions. Read more here: https://www.pathfindersalliance.org.uk/wheres-dave-birmingham/

“Freedom, choice, and dignity.” For thousands of disabled travellers, those three words disappear the moment they try to book a hotel room. Don’t Wing it, Sling it!

🎃 October’s Monthly Quiz Night – Sign Up Now! Expect mysterious melodies, curious chemistry, and matchday drama creeping in from the 2026 World Cup. 📅 Tuesday 20th Oct ⏰ 7pm 🔗 Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/PathfindersQuizOct

Monthly Quiz Night - Sign up Now! 📅 Tue 20 Oct ⏰ 7pm 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/PathfindersQuizOct A fast, fun mix of geography, music covers, science, and Powerchair Football - maps, melodies, microscopes, and matchday drama in one quiz.

Dave visited Naidex Roadshow South in Farnborough this September—much bigger and busier than expected! From wheelchairs to assistive tech, there was plenty to see. He’ll be at the main Naidex event in Birmingham next March. Read more: https://ow.ly/p7CF50ZUnjy

We're seeking paid guest speakers for our videos and PAE sessions! Share your lived experience and help PA employers grow and understand their roles. Sign up for our PAE sessions: https://ow.ly/JR8I50ZUn3k Apply to be a paid speaker: https://ow.ly/EAbp50ZUn3l

Our October newsletter is now available to read. Discover quizzes, films, campaigns, and more. What are you most excited about from Pathfinders' this month? Read here: https://mailchi.mp/pathfindersalliance/october-newsletter2026