Disclaimer: We list here UK support groups that we are aware of. Please note that this list is for information only. Please help us to keep the list up to date - If you have started a new group, a group has been cancelled or if any details listed below are incorrect contact us at helpline@hepctrust.org.uk Helpline 0845 223 4424(10.30-4.30)
Support Group run by a hepatitis C specialist nurse and BBV nurse-support, information, screening and hep B vaccinations available.
Endoscopy Dept, Basildon Hospital
Meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 6.45pm - 8.00pm
Contact Sarah for details on 0845 155 3111 extension 3078 BATH
C-Change Support Group
C-Change is a group run for and by people that have experience of hepatitis C. The group focuses on living with the condition and informally explores health, coping with symptoms and options for treatment. Acupuncture is provided at the group.
31 Monmouth St, Bath BA1 2UK
Meets at 7:00pm on the first Tuesday of every month
Contact Joe Rowan on 07875 366 004
C We Are Here
Educations sessions on the first Thursday of each month from 5.30 – 7.00 and support groups open to everyone affected by hep C every Monday from 6.30 – 7.00. Group discussions and 1 – 1 service available. Please call Andrew Hughes on 07925 772 493 or email andyhughes@wirralark.org.uk for further information.
Call John for details on 10922 412 557
We are a small team of nurses that provide testing, vaccinations, counselling, support and referrals to the hospital for anti viral treatment. We visit 17 different community drug teams to offer our services and are now making advances to offer treatment ourselves. We have set up a hepatitis C support group that is only open to past or current drug users. As well as it being a group for clients to discuss concerns, fears, joys etc, we also have guest speakers and massage sessions.
Osborne House, 2nd Floor, 55 Terrace Road, Handsworth B19 1BP
on the first Tuesday of every month from 4.30pm - 6.00 pm
Please contact Tamelia Hamilton on 0121 301 1653 or Lisa Ellis on 0121 301 1654 or 07985 882 880 for more details
Jarman Centre, 53 James Street, Blackburn BB1 6BE
The first Wednesday of every month from 6.00pm
Contact Jenny on 01254 669 434 or 07939 935 585
Our group is held the last Friday of every month at Renaissance, 102 Dickson Road, Blackpool, FY1 2BU. Telephone: 01253 311431. It is a drop in between 1.30-3pm and is very informal for people living with Hep C or affected by i.e. partners, family members etc. We sit and chat and individuals are welcome to have a one to one discussion with a worker or volunteer if they do not wish to join in a group.
Upstairs at the Guarana Bar. 36 Sydney Street
Every first Sunday of the month, 2pm - 4.00pm
Call Richard at the British Liver Trust for details on 0800 652 7330
The CAAAD Project
Offers: 1 to 1 support, Information, Advice, Advocacy, Assessment, Referrals, Ear Acupuncture, Workshops, Hep B tests/vaccinations, Hep C/HIV tests. Support groups run when requested by 6 or more people.
188 Lawrence Hill, Bristol BS5 0DR
For more info call Zainab on 07725 039 832 or email zainabm@bartonhillsettlement.org.uk
Helping Hands Support group
For all liver diseases
Call Brian Meek on 01454 311 891
Cardiff HepCats
Support offered for anyone affected by HCV. Meetings can be arranged.
Call Paul Bennett on 02921 158013 / 07810 488 899 or email paulbennett2000@talktalk.net
Support Group meets informally at various venues around the county - call for date and venue of next meeting. Offers telephone support and advice.
01326 569 048 or email: info@cornwallhepcsupportgroup.org.uk
website: www.cornwallhepcsupportgroup.org.uk
Mutual aid support group will now be held from Thursday 6th October every fortnight 5.30 – 6.30
Queens Road Baptist Church
Grosvenor Road,
Coventry,
CV1 3EG
Dorset Hepatitis Support Group
Local support group for people with viral hepatitis
Springbourne Library
Holdenhurst Road
Bournemouth
BH8 8BX
Every first Tuesday of the month at 7.00pm
Weymouth Hepatitis C Support Group
The Pier
Parkside Community Centre
Chelmsford Street
Weymouth
Every first Friday of the month
Call Jennie on 07920 858 360
Body Positive Tayside
13 Main Street, Dundee DD3 7LY
Drop in every Wednesday 12.00 -3.30pm
01382 226 860
C-CLEAR SUPPORT GROUP
West Fife Community Drugs Team
8 Viewfield Terrace, Dunfermline, Fife KY12 7HZ
Every Monday 12.00 - 2.00pm
We also have a drop-in clinic every Monday between 12.00 – 2.004pm. A specialist nurse is available to do blood tests and provide information.
Contact Kari Gardner for more information on 01383 732 613
www.wfcdt.co.uk
C Plus offers information, support and advice to anyone affected by Hepatitis C in Edinburgh and Lothian. We provide 1-1 support, group support, peer support, excursions and information sessions, signposting to external organisations and lifestyle change and management. Support groups are every Wednesday, 12:00 - 2:30pm and a light lunch and complementary therapies are available
C Plus
22 Laurie Street
Edinburgh
EH6 7AB
0131 478 7929
Dagenham
Hepatitis C Counselling by appointment
The Dagenham Daybreak Centre
Dagenham Road, RM10 7UP
For more information call 020 8595 2010
Newbury Park
Essex Hepatitis C Support Group
Diabetes Centre, Buntingbridge Road, Newbury Park
Last Friday of every month 2.00pm - 4.00pm or email: sue.barthee@redbridge-pct.nhs.uk
Brentwood
Support group
For more information call Helen Blower on 07790 925 225 or h.blower278@btinternet.com
C4TH - Patient and Family Network
Call 07742 407 839 Mon - Fri 10.00am - 5.00pm
C-CLEAR SUPPORT GROUP
YMCA, 1 North Street
Wednesdays 3.00pm - 5.00pm
01592 612 674
UK Hepatitis C Resource Centre 'Scotland'
Call 0870 242 2467
C Level - Support group
Call 0141 332 2520
www.c-level.org.uk
Anam Cara
Support group for members and their families, information and services.
Call 0141 336 8093/ 5385 email anam-cara@btconnect.com
Hep C Network
HepConscious
Call Ronald on 07599 504 843 for more information
The South East Kent Hepatitis Patient Support Group is open to anyone affected by hepatitis B or C, including carers. The group offers the chance to meet others in similar circumstances and the opportunity to share coping strategies and receive moral support.
We are based in Whitstable and meet at Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre, St. Mary’s Hall, Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent .
e-mail hepatitiscandb@gmail.com for further details
C-CLEAR SUPPORT GROUP
Fife Men
Homes 4 Good, Marwood House, 34 St Clair Street, Kirkcaldy
Thursdays 2.30 - 4.30pm
01333 422 277
Hepatitis C support group
Unit 68 Brussels Street (road behind St Anne’s Resource Centre)
Last Thursday of every month 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Call Mandy on 0113 295 4840 for more information
Leeds Hepatitis C Peer
Support Group.
Meetings are held monthly
between 5pm and 7pm at
Multiple Choice 33
Eastgate Leeds LS2 7RD
(entrance on bridge street)
Please contact Mel Senior
for more information on
0113 2001180 or
melanie.senior@multiplechoice.org.uk
C-CLEAR SUPPORT GROUP
Methil Community Centre
Friday 11.30 - 1.30pm
Call 01333 422 277
LIVERPOOL
Hepatitis C Support group
St Stevens Church, Crown Street, Liverpool, L8 7SA
First Wednesday of the month 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Call Helen Caldwell 0151 706 2805 or Jayne Wilkie 07984 299 915
The Hepatitis C Trust runs 3 support groups at its offices in London:
Mixed group, Women’s group, Living with C (for people not on treatment).
Click here for dates, times and map
OTHER LONDON GROUPS/SUPPORT
Terence Higgins Trust have launched a new central London group for gay men coinfected with HIV and HCV over 3 weeks on 19th, 26th November and 3rd December.
To find our more please call Groupworks for gay men on 020 7812 1516, email groupworklondon@tht.org.uk or book online at www.gmfa.org.uk/gwk
Patient Support Group at King's College Hospital
Hepatitis United Group (HUG)
Board Room, Hambledon Wing
Call 0203 299 5802 for more information
Islington
Support group for HCV positive drug users.
Meets each month at different venues
For more details please contact Sarah Lucas (service user) 07549 255 796 or
Vic Leenders (BBV nurse) 07786 747 685
Haringey
Support Group
Peer to peer support, information about hep C and treatment. BBV nurse attending meeting.
For more information please call Mirco Magi - 0208 489 4011
UK Hepatitis C Resource Centre
Information and support
Call 020 7022 1890
Hepatitis C Drop-In
BHA Hepatitis C Support Greater Manchester provides a drop-in service for anyone affected by hepatitis C. There will be advice and information from people that have been through similar experiences. If you have recently been diagnosed with hepatitis C, are on treatment or are a carer, relative or friend of someone with hepatitis C, join us for confidential free advice and information.
Claremont Resource Centre, Hulme Hall, Rolls Crescent, Hulme M15 5FS (next to the Junction pub)
For further information please contact Shabana or Angela at BHA on 0161 874 2173 or email shabana@blackhealthagency.org.uk
Support Group -"New Beeches"
For people affected by blood-borne viruses. The group offers a safe space for peer support and discussion as well as therapies such as full body acupuncture, massage and a meal.
Body Positive North West
Russell Road, Whalley Range
Meets every Monday from 5.00 to 8.00pm
Call Beth John on 0161 882 2200 or email beth@bpnw.org.uk
website www.bpnw.org.uk
C The Difference - Support group
Email francis.cook@ntlworld.com
Positive Support offers information, support and advice to those affected by Hepatitis C and/or HIV in Lanarkshire. We provide 1-1 support with a dedicated Project Worker, who can assist you to access treatment services, signpost to external organisations and help with lifestyle change and management.
Positive Support
Room 2.10
Dalziel Building
Motherwell
ML1 1PN
07760 755 703/07760 755 513
Hep C Norfolk - Support group
10 Cathedral Street, Norwich NR1 1LX
Meets 1st Saturday of each month 11.00am to 1.00pm
Call Tony Moore on 01603 459 658 or Keith on 07796 552 627
or email info@hepcnorkfolk.org website www.hepcnorfolk.org
Liver Support Group
Weekly Liver group held every Saturday
Queen Alexandria Hospital
Ward C5
12.30 - 14.00
Ring Dave on 07983 539160 or Jason on 07866044975 or email jaystemar@gmail.com
Shield, The Orchard ,14-18 West Bar Green, Sheffield S1 2DA (between the Police Station and Fire Museum)
Alternate Wednesdays 5.30pm - 8.00pm
Contact Thea Williams at the Forge Centre on 01142 261 137 or 07920 087 556 for further information
The Crescent Group
For people co-infected with HIV and hepatitis C.
Call 01727 842 532
Support Group
Our friendly, informal and non-judgemental support group is for anyone affected by hepatitis C, including their family and friends. We provide a safe place where like-minded people can meet up and share their experiences
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CRI, Canalside, 3 Canal Arm, Festival Park, Stoke on Trent ST1 5UR
First Monday of every month at 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Contact Sarah Palmer or Lisa Durby on 01782 212 800 or 07500 118 336
Hep C Positive
An informal group aiming to provide support and information for people who's lives are affected by the Hepatitis C virus
Mondays - 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Broadgreen Community Centre, Salisbury Street, Swindon SN1 2AN
Contact: Tel: 07580 025116 or email: hepcpositive@swads,org,uk
Hepatitis C Patient and Family Support Group
Body Positive Tayside
Call Ron Christie on 01382 226 860 for more information
www.bodypositivetayside.org
Hep C Support Group at Lifeline Kirklees
Confidential support for people with hep C. The group is open to past and current drug users affected by hepatitis C and those who are on treatment or considering treatment for hepatitis C. We offer friendly, informal advice and support and the opportunity to share experiences with others. Refreshments available.
Lifeline, 3 Wellington Street, Dewsbury WF13 1LY (opposite Dewsbury Station)
For further information please contact Andy or Jo on 01924 438 383 or email joanne.bryden@lifelinekirklees.org.uk
Support Group
Offers support for anyone diagnosed or affected by Hep C, advice and information about Hep C and treatment and advocacy for anyone with Hep C.
Every first Tuesday of the month at 5.15pm
Contact John Doyle on 01925 415 176
Support Group
Patient-led support group for people with Hepatitis C. Partners and family are also welcome.
WASP Office
Wiltshire Addiction Support Project, 12A Duke Street, Trowbridge BA14 8EA
Meetings held on the first Friday of each month 12.00pm till 2.00pm
For more information call Moses or Steve on 01225 775 558
