#LTSAT Support group | Disturbances in smell / taste

This #LTSAT Support group is for people who are experiencing disturbances in their sense of smell / taste, and those who support them. 

This free online event hosted by Fifth Sense & Fifth Sense volunteer co-hosts for people who are experiencing disturbances in their sense of smell and / or taste, whatever the cause or whether it has been diagnosed. 

Medics may refer to a distorted sense of smell as parosmia, to smelling things that aren't there as phantosmia, and to a heighted sense of smell as hyperosmia.  They may refer to a disturbed sense of taste as parageusia or dysgeusia.

The event will provide those affected, and anyone supporting an adult or child who is affected, with an open, supportive and relaxed environment to learn more and share their thoughts and feelings about living with smell and / or taste disturbances.

Please note: We also host events for people who have never had a sense of smell, and for those who have lost their sense of smell. If you are unsure whether or not this is the right event for you, please watch these short videos on our YouTube channel:

Professor Carl Philpott explains: Parosmia and Phantosmia

Professor Carl Philpott explains: Hyperosmia or Olfactory Sensitivity

Professor Carl Philpott explains: The 'Osmias'.

When you book you will receive your e-ticket by email. To join on the day, simply click the 'Join Event' button. Please do this at least 5 minutes before the event start time, ready for a prompt start.  Thank you.

As a small UK charity, we need to find times that work for most UK members and volunteers. We welcome people from around the world. If you are outside the UK please check and confirm the start time in your own time zone. 

If you have any questions about the event or difficulties with booking your place, please email us at info@fifthsense.org.uk and we will be happy to help.