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Face-to-face regional groups

Join our face-to-face regional groups

We are delighted to be re-introducing face-to-face groups where possible and details of meetings coming up will be added below as soon as available. The groups are open to anyone affected by any type or grade of brain tumour, whether as a patient, family member, friend or carer.

The group environment is relaxed and friendly, with tea and coffee, and the opportunity to chat, share experiences and gain information.

 

Upcoming groups

November

Cardiff

  • Friday 6 November  2 pm-3.30 pm
  • Maggie’s Cardiff, The Chris Mcguigan Building, Velindre Centre, Cardiff  CF14 2TQ

Bristol

  • Tuesday 10 November 12.30 pm-2.30 pm
  • Macmillan Wellbeing Centre, Beaufort House, Southmead Hospital, Southmead, Bristol  BS10 5NB

Truro

  • Tuesday 10 November 1.30 pm-3.30 pm
  • The Cove Macmillan Centre, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro  TR1 3LJ

December

Cardiff

  • Friday 4 December  2 pm-3.30 pm
  • Maggie’s Cardiff, The Chris Mcguigan Building, Velindre Centre, Cardiff  CF14 2TQ

Bristol

  • Tuesday 8 December 12.30 am-2 pm
  • Macmillan Wellbeing Centre, Beaufort House, Southmead Hospital, Southmead, Bristol  BS10 5NB

Shrewsbury

  • Monday 14 December  11 am-1 pm
  • Shrewsbury Town Football Club,  The Croud Meadow, Oteley Road, Shrewsbury  SY2 6ST

Stoke-on-Trent

  • Tuesday 15 December 10.30 am-12.30 pm
  • The Bridge Centre, Birches Head Road, Stoke-on-Trent  ST2 8DD

 


Save your place

Please email support@braintumoursupport.co.uk or phone us on 01454 422 701 for more information about our support or joining these groups.

We look forward to seeing you!

Join our online and face-to-face support groups

Online support sessions

Our monthly schedule of online support sessions offers the opportunity for patients, family members, friends and carers to connect, gain support and information, and share experiences via Zoom.

Online support groups

Face-to-face regional groups

The groups are open to anyone affected by any type or grade of brain tumour, whether as a patient, family member, friend or carer.

Face-to-face regional groups
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