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SEDSConnective was founded by Jane Green, who was inspired to create this charity after years of struggling with mistrust surrounding her conditions. As someone who is disabled and neurodivergent, Jane also cares for her eldest child, who shares similar challenges. After facing a late diagnosis, she encountered difficulties in her social and professional life and struggled to maintain financial stability. Jane believed there must be others like her—those with symptomatic hypermobility and neurodivergence.

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In 2018, Jane launched SEDSConnective in Sussex, UK. She started as a voluntary charity without funding or connections, driven solely by her passion to make a difference and improve outcomes for those in need.

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Today, we are a global charity with thousands of members worldwide. We remain committed to Jane's original vision, fostering a sense of community where individuals support one another. Whenever possible, we also collaborate with other charities and allied professionals to enhance our impact.

Jane Green MBE

Is the Chair and Founder of SEDSConnective. In 2023 she was awarded an MBE for services to neurodivergent people and those with related joint hypermobility conditions, including Ehlers-Danlos syndromes. She had her investiture at Windsor Castle on 4th October 2023, conducted by HRH Prince of Wales. 

  

In 2023 she was also elected as a Founding Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching FCCT. She has MA Ed. (Management and Leadership) Autism focus,  ex.Assistant Headteacher,  Adv.Dip.Ed. (Child Dev.), PGCE Sec. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS),  BSc  (HONS)  Psych.

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Our 
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Dr Jessica Eccles

Dr Jessica Eccles is a Reader in Brain-Body Medicine at the University of Sussex, specialising in brain-body interactions, joint hypermobility, and neurodevelopmental conditions.

 

She holds multiple qualifications and leadership roles, including Co-Director of the HRP Health and Care Research Training Hub and Chair of the Royal College of Psychiatrists' Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry Special Interest Group.

Our Trustees

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Kelly Harris

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Andrea Sanchez

Katy Brizell

Katy Brizell

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Stephanie Lucas

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Sonal Bisht

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Jane Green 

Our Advisors

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Cheryl Harris

Dietitian

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Bonnie Southgate

MSK adviser Rehab specialist

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Natalie Gibellini

​Alexander Technique Teacher

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Dr David Moore

Pain researcher

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Jane Green MBE

Educationalist 

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Dr Alan Hakim

Rheumatologist

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Dr. Lhara Mullins

Mental Health

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Dr Kai  Rabenstein, MD

Anaesthesia Adviser

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Emma Greaves

School Nurse 

Let's Connect

Address: Planet House,

North Heath Lane Industrial Estate, Horsham,

West Sussex RH12 5QE

Phone: 07376 973 688

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general@sedsconnective.org

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Reg. Charity England Wales No: 1199724

Reg. Charity Scotland No: SC054110

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