There are local support groups across the UK that can offer help and support locally to patients, carers and family members. Some of these groups are patient support groups, where patients and family members come together to meeting, offer support and often listen to invited speakers on topics such as diet and mesothelioma.  

For younger people affected by mesothelioma and for those caring for someone with mesothelioma, there are specific groups you can attend to connect with others going through the same experience.

There are also Asbestos Support Groups which provide a range of services, including benefits advice. Often the Asbestos Support Groups run or host the Patient Support Groups.  

Please note: Unless specified the following are not Mesothelioma UK support groups. They are run by other organisations/charities. For the latest information regarding these groups, please contact them directly using the contact details provided below.

Area Covered: Wales

ASG or PSG: Both

Area Covered: Scotland

ASG or PSG: Both

Area Covered: Scotland

ASG or PSG: Both

Area Covered: Bristol and South West

ASG or PSG: Both

Area Covered: Scotland

ASG or PSG: ASG

Area Covered: South, South East, London and Home Counties 

ASG or PSG: Both

Info on dates and times of group meetings: www.hasag.co.uk/coffee-mornings/ 

Area Covered: North West England  

ASG or PSG: Both

Info on dates and times of group meetings: www.gmavsg.org/living-well-support-group/

Area Covered: London

ASG or PSG: PSG

Info on dates and times of group meetings: 3rd Thursday of every month from 11am to 12pm. Call or email for details.

Area Covered: West Midlands

ASG or PSG: Both

Info on dates and times of group meetings: 2nd Monday of each month 

Area Covered: Yorkshire and the Humber 

ASG or PSG: Both

Area Covered: East of England

ASG or PSG: PSG

Area Covered: North West England 

ASG or PSG: Both

Area Covered: Yorkshire and the Humber 

ASG or PSG: PSG

Area Covered: Cheshire

ASG or PSG: ASG

Area Covered: Norfolk, Suffolk (Norwich, Bury St Edmunds and Wells next the Sea, North Norfolk) 

ASG or PSG: 

Info on dates and times of group meetings:Please see our website for the most up to date information on dates/times of support groups meetings.

Area Covered: Norwich, Bury St Edmunds

ASG or PSG: 

Info on dates and times of group meetings: All meeting currently being held online via Zoom. Contact Vicki Clover on 01603 703 244 if you would like to join the virtual Zoom meetings.

Meets monthly (excluding August) in each of these locations – Norfolk: Postwick Village Hall, Norwich, NR13 5HL. Suffolk: Bury St Edmunds Farmers’ Club, IP33 1HQ

Area Covered: London, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent and Surrey, and surrounding area

ASG or PSG: Both

Info on dates and times of group meetings: Support groups in London, Surrey, Dagenham, Canterbury, Rainham, Tunbridge Wells and via zoom. Also run friendship groups for families and loved ones in Dagenham and Canterbury.

Area Covered: North West England 

ASG or PSG: Both

Info on dates and times of group meetings: Every 3rd Monday of the Month, 1-2pm

Area Covered: Devon & Cornwall  

ASG or PSG: Both

Info on dates and times of group meetings: 1st Thursday of every month in Truro, and 3rd Thursday of every month in Plymouth  

Area Covered: North East England 

ASG or PSG: Both

Area Covered: East Midlands 

ASG or PSG: ASG

Area Covered: Swindon and Wiltshire 

ASG or PSG: Both

Info on dates and times of group meetings: Facebook – ‘Swindon and Wiltshire Asbestos Support Group’ / Twitter – @SWAsbestos 

Area Covered: Scotland

ASG or PSG: Both

Info on dates and times of group meetings: First Friday of the month, 12-1pm 

Area Covered: South West

ASG or PSG: Both

Info on dates and times of group meetings: First Monday of the Month, 10.30 – 12.30pm – call or email for details.

Area Covered: South East

ASG or PSG: PSG

Info on dates and times of group meetings: 1st Wednesday of the month, 2-3pm via Zoom 

Area Covered: South Tyneside

ASG or PSG: Both

Info on dates and times of group meetings: Contact for details 

Mesothelioma UK provides a dedicated carers hour each month for people who care for someone with mesothelioma. It gives people an opportunity to connect with others going through the same experience as well as getting advice and information. It’s free to join and held every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2pm on Zoom. Please email support@mesothelioma.uk.com for a link to the meeting.

The Mesothelioma UK Younger Persons Group is designed specifically to support mesothelioma patients and carers under 55. Meetings are facilitated by Mesothelioma UK Clinical Nurse Specialist Simon Bolton and provide people with an opportunity to share experiences and ask questions. Meetings take place on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 1pm on Zoom. Please email support@mesothelioma.uk.com for a link to the meeting.