Support Groups

Join a Leukaemia or MPN Support Group

We run a wide range of support groups for patients and families affected by leukaemia and MPNs. These groups offer a safe space to connect, share experiences, and find comfort. In fact, whether you’ve just been diagnosed or have lived with the condition for some time, you may find them helpful.

Additionally, our members often share how much they benefit from both face-to-face and virtual sessions. As a result, joining a group can offer emotional support and understanding, especially during challenging times.

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How to Register for a Virtual Support Group

Looking to join one of our virtual support groups? It’s easy to get started:

First, find the right group using the support group table below.
Next, click the registration link in the same row as your chosen group.
Finally, once registered, you’ll receive updates and communications about that group.

In addition, registering ensures you’ll stay informed about future sessions and any important changes. Therefore, we encourage you to sign up soon so you don’t miss out.

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Types of Support Groups We Offer

National Groups

Our national support groups meet online, bringing together people who share the same diagnosis or are supporting someone with it. Consequently, these groups provide a unique opportunity to discuss your diagnosis with others who truly understand. What’s more, you can attend these groups from anywhere, making them highly convenient.

Special Interest Groups

These groups focus on particular topics rather than specific diagnoses.

Local Online Groups

Our local online support groups connect people from the same area, creating a community for sharing resources and experiences. Furthermore, these groups help you discover local services and professionals. Most importantly, they give you the chance to meet people who understand both your condition and the local context.

“You’ll come away with at least one piece of information that you didn’t know and the comfort of knowing that you are not alone.”

Support Group Member

 

Group	Frequency	Time	Dates	Online registration link
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL)	Five times per year	2pm	15 Jan,16 Apr,16 Jul, 20 Sept, 17 Dec	To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings.
Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML)	Five times per year	6pm	13 Jan, 14 April, 21 Jul, 15 Sept, 15 Dec	To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings.
Acute Promyelocytic Leukaemia (APL/APML)	Quarterly	6pm	5 Feb, 21 May, 17 Sept, 12 Nov	To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL)	Twice per year	6pm	13 Feb, 11 Dec	To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) Watch and Wait/Active Monitoring	Twice per year	6pm	16 Jan, 17 Apr	To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings.
Combined CLL National and CLL Watch and Wait/Active Monitoring	Quarterly	6pm	27 March, 26 June, 1st Sept, 2 Oct	To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings.
Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML)	3/4 times per year	6pm	30 Jan, 8 May, 5 Nov + TBC	To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings.
CML Treatment Free Remission	Twice per year	6pm	26 Feb, 22 Sept	To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings.
CML Hammersmith	Three/four times a year	10.30am	22 Feb +  2 or 3 TBC closer to dates	To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings.
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukaemia (CMML)	Quarterly	2pm	27 Feb, 22 May, 31 Jul, 13 Nov	To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings.
Essential Thrombocythaemia (ET)	Quarterly	2pm	19 Mar, 25 June, 24 Sept, 10 Dec	To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings.
Hairy Cell Leukaemia (HCL)	Quarterly	1.30pm	29 Jan, 23 April, 23 July, 29 Oct	To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings.
Large Granular Lymphocytic Leukaemia (LGLL)	Quarterly	1pm	4 Feb, 15 Apr, 8 Jul, 14 Oct	To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings.
Myelofibrosis (MF)	Quarterly	2pm	30 Jan, 24 Apr, 17 Jul, 23 Oct	To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings.
Polycythaemia Vera (PV)	Quarterly	2pm	18 Feb, 20 May,19 Aug, 18 Nov	To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings.

Special interest groups

 

Group	Frequency	Time	Dates	Online registration link
Men’s Support Group	Quarterly	6pm	23 Jan, 24 April, 24 Jul, 23 Oct	To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings.
Loss and Bereavement	Six times per year	6pm	28 Jan, 25 Mar, 27 May, 29 Jul, 30 Sep, 25 Nov	To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings.

Local online groups

Group	Frequency	Time	Dates	Online registration link
Bristol	Quarterly	6pm	12 Feb, 14 May, 10 Sept, 10 Dec	To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings.
Birmingham	Quarterly	6pm	5 Mar, 4 June, 3 Sept, 3 Dec	To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings.
Leeds	Five times per year	6pm	28 Jan, 4 Mar, 27 May, 9 Sept, 9 Dec	To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings.
Manchester	Quarterly	1.30pm	10 Mar, 2 June, 8 Sept, 8 Dec	To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings.

Local in-person groups

Group	Frequency	Time	Dates	Address
Brighton	Six times per year	7pm	15 Jan, 26 Mar, 28 May,   23 July, 24 Sept, 19 Nov	The Macmillan Horizon Centre, Bristol Gate, Brighton.  BN2 5BD
CLL Nottingham	Quarterly	1.30pm	12 Feb, 14 May, 10 Sept, 10 Dec	Maggies Nottingham, Gate 3, Nottingham City Hospital Campus, Hucknall Road, Nottingham NG5 1PB
CLL Southampton	Quarterly	1.30pm	22 Jan, 16 Apr, 16 Jul, 15 Oct	Maggie’s Centre, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD
Worcester	Quarterly	7pm	3 Mar, 16 June, 18 Sept, 18 Dec	Leukaemia Care, One Birch Court, Blackpole East, Worcester, WR3 8SG