Local support groups

East of England Asbestos Patient Support Group

The East of England Asbestos Patient Support Group is a monthly social for patients with asbestos related illnesses and those who support them.

The meetings are hybrid meaning if you are unable to travel, you can still attend online if you request the meeting link.

Contact: Phoebe Osborne on 0785 221 7560 or email info@eastofenglandasbestos.co.uk.

Meets: Wells Community Hospital, Wells-next-the-Sea, at 11am on last Friday of the month, and
The Southgate Community Centre, Bury St Edmunds at 12:30pm on 2nd Thursday of the month.

Ovarian cancer support group

This support group is run by Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital and is for anyone affected by ovarian cancer to come along for a cup of tea and a natter.

Contact: Register your interest by calling 0800 092 7640 or email support@big-c.co.uk

Meets: Every 2^nd Friday of the month from 11am-1pm, at the Big C Norwich NNUH Centre

Further information: Download the Ovarian cancer support group poster (pdf)

Mesothelioma UK

Here to support all UK mesothelioma patients and their families. If you need information, support, help with benefits or compensation, or would like to speak to a nurse who is an expert in mesothelioma, the team can help you.

Contact: Visit www.mesothelioma.uk.com, email info@mesothelioma.uk.com or phone 0800 169 2409

Living with Secondary Breast Cancer

Location: Norwich

Contact: Breast Cancer Now. Contact via email at secondaryservice@breastcancernow.org or phone 0345 077 1893.

Meets: 2^nd Friday of the month, from 11am-1pm at Big C Centre, Norwich City Centre

Skin Cancer Support Group

This group is open to anyone who has been diagnosed with a skin cancer of any type, their family and friends.

Location: Norwich

Contact: Contact John via email at norfolkscsg@gmail.com or visit the Facebook Page.

Meets: Saturday mornings on alternate months at the Big C Centre, NNUH

Lung Cancer Support Group

Location: Norwich

Contact: Speak to the Big C support team or call the NNUH Team on 01603 289625

Meets: Every two months, the last Saturday of the month from 1-3pm at Big C Centre, NNUH

Look Good Feel Better (for women)

Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) is a charity that runs workshops across the UK helping women cope with the physical and emotional side effects of cancer treatment. 

Location: Norwich

Meets: Monthly at Big C Centre, Norwich City Centre

Dementia & Cancer

A dementia and cancer support group for patients, family, carers and friends

Location: Norwich

Meets: First Friday of every month, 10am – 12:00pm at Big C Centre, NNUH