Local support groups
There are a number of sarcoma support groups around the country and new ones starting up all the time.
Click on a region below to see support groups in your area and check the Events section for all upcoming meetings.
These groups are run independently of Sarcoma UK so please check with the organisers that the times and venues are up-to-date before you travel.
East Anglia
East Anglia Support Group
Contact: Tony Grover on 07941 434 351 or eassn@talktalk.net
East Midlands
East Midlands Sarcoma Support Group
London
London
North East
North of England Sarcoma Support Group
Contact: nuth.sarcomasupportgroup@nhs.net or phone Brioney Scott (CNS) 01912 448 879
North West
North West Sarcoma Support Group
Contacts:
Helen Murray, Sarcoma Clinical Specialist Nurse at the MRI, 0161 276 6167 (Pager 07659 537596)
Maggie's Manchester: 0161 641 4848, manchester@maggiescentres.org
Liverpool, Merseyside & North Wales Sarcoma Support Group
An informal meeting where we hope you will find a comfortable envrionment to chat over tea and cake. The aim of the support group is to provide information, friendship and emotional support for current and former patients, relatives and carers and anyone affected by sarcoma.
Contact Lesley Abraham 07946 414 576 lesleyabraham@hotmail.co.uk or Robert Myers 07710 123 960 rob.myers51@googlemail.com
Northern Ireland
The Boom Foundation
If you are interested in attending, please email the The Boom Foundation on info@theboomfoundation.co.uk or call 07540 896470 theboomfoundation.co.uk
Scotland
Scotland - Glasgow
Contact: glasgow@maggiescentres.org
South West
Bournemouth
info@sarcoma-support-south.org.uk
The Bournemouth Support Group consists of a small number of sarcoma patients and carers who have got together to make friends and support each other. Their meetings are friendly and informal and we occasionally have guest speakers.
See website for further details www.sarcoma-support-south.org.uk
Wales
Oswestry Support Group
Contact Sister Jane Evans, Macmillan Cancer Nurse Specialist on jane.evans24@nhs.net or 01691 404107 for more information.
West Midlands
Sarcoma West Midlands Support Group
The West Midlands Support Group began in July 2018, and is open to anyone affected by sarcoma.
For any queries about the group, please contact Brian at brian@sarcoma-westmids.support
Yorkshire and Humberside
Sheffield (and surrounding areas)
In November we meet for a fish & chip supper at St Colomb Church Hall
Contact: Maxine Eades, Clinical Support Nurse on maxine.eades@sth.nhs.uk or one of the Support Group leaders Barry Davis barry.davis1848@btinternet.com.