#LTSAT Support group | Distortion of smell / taste

This event will start at 7:00 pm GMT (not BST). Eventcube have a known issue that when posting events that are in countries with daylight savings, the time on the store will show as the current time (BST) rather than the timezone that it will be at the date of the event (GMT). This will automatically correct to the right timezone when the clocks change.  Eventcube are aiming to fix this issue before the next daylight saving hour change, but to avoid disappointment, please do make a note on your calendar and do double-check the start time ahead of the event. Thank you. 

This #LTSAT Support Group is for people who are experiencing distortions in their sense of smell / taste, and those who support them, whatever the cause or whether it has been diagnosed. 

This is a free online event hosted by SmellTaste & SmellTaste volunteer co-hosts. 

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'.

Before booking your place, please read the information below about how we will collect and use your personal data to communicate with you about this event. 

How to join on the day

Simply click the 'Join Event' button in the Eventcube e-ticket email or the Zoom link in the reminder email from Fifth Sense. You can use either link to join the event.

Please do this at least 5 minutes before the event start time, ready for a prompt start.  Thank you.

How to contact us if you have any questions or difficulties with booking your place, or if you book and can no longer attend the event. 

How we will collect and use your personal data to communicate with you about this event

SmellTaste respects your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal information. We collect and process data when you register online for our events or email us with queries, suggestions or feedback.

When you book tickets for a SmellTaste event through Eventcube we will collect the following personal data: your name and email address. This is how we will use your personal data when you book tickets for a SmellTaste event through Eventcube:

• On booking, you will receive your e-ticket by email from Eventcube. This will contain a 'Join Event' button. To do this, Eventcube will hold your name, address and other personal data in their database, as outlined in their Privacy Policy. As a third party supplier, Eventcube are responsible for respecting the security of your personal data and treating it in accordance with the law.
• SmellTaste will use your name and email address to communicate with you about the event, for example, to send you a reminder email before the event; to keep you informed about any changes to the event (if the event is cancelled or rearranged); or to send a follow-up email about the event. These emails will be sent from info@smelltaste.org.uk

We will respect your personal data and to treat it in accordance with the law.  We will only use this personal data for specified purposes and in accordance with our Privacy Policy. IF YOU DO NOT CONSENT TO SMELLTASTE USING YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR THIS PURPOSE, PLEASE CONTACT US BY EMAIL.

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.