Support groups for people affected by cancer or a blood condition

The bladder cancer support group is for anyone affected by bladder cancer, including patients and their family, carers and friends.

It provides a safe space to talk to others, share experiences or simply listen.

The group is facilitated by a support and information specialist and a clinical nurse specialist. 

When is the group?  

The group meets every 3rd Tuesday of each month, 2pm to 4pm. 

Where does the group take place?   

You can join either in person, at the UCLH Macmillan Support and Information Service, or online (on Zoom). 

Where can I get more information or book my place? 

For more information or to book your place: 

• call 020 3447 3816  

• email uclh.supportandinformation@nhs.net (please include your full name, hospital number and the name of the group in your email) 

• ask a member of staff at the UCLH Macmillan Support and Information Service, on the ground floor of the Macmillan Cancer Centre. 

Information for people attending the group in person  

• Please don't come to the Cancer Centre if you have a cold, cough, sore throat or any flu-like symptoms.

• If possible, please arrive 15 minutes before the group starts. This will give you time to greet the other members of the group beforehand.

Information for people attending the group online  

• The meeting will be on Zoom.  

• We’ll send you the invite, with the Zoom link, the day before the group is held.  

• If possible, please have your camera on during the group. 

The CAR T-cell support group provides an opportunity for anyone who is having or has had CAR T-cell therapy to meet online to share information, ask questions of specialist staff, and support each other.

Everyone is welcome, including patients and their family, friends and carers.

The group is facilitated by a support and information specialist and a clinical nurse specialist.

When is the group held?

The group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 2pm to 4pm.

Where is the group held?

The group is held online, on Zoom.

How can I book my place or get more information?

For more information or to book your place: 

• call 020 3447 3816  

• email uclh.supportandinformation@nhs.net (please include your full name, hospital number and the name of the group in your email) 

• ask a member of staff at the UCLH Macmillan Support and Information Service, on the ground floor of the Macmillan Cancer Centre. 

What happens once I've booked my place?

• We'll email you a Zoom invite the day before the group is held. 
• If possible, please have your camera on during the session.

The haematology support group provides an opportunity for adults affected by a blood cancer or blood condition to meet online to share information, ask questions of specialist staff, and support each other.

Everyone is welcome, including patients and their family, friends and carers.

The group is facilitated by two support and information specialists and a volunteer.

When is the group held?

The group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.

Where does the group take place?   

You can join either in person, at the UCLH Macmillan Support and Information Service, or online (on Zoom). 

Where can I get more information or book my place? 

For more information or to book your place: 

• call 020 3447 3816  

• email uclh.supportandinformation@nhs.net (please include your full name, hospital number and the name of the group in your email) 

• ask a member of staff at the UCLH Macmillan Support and Information Service, on the ground floor of the Macmillan Cancer Centre. 

Information for people attending the group in person  

• Please don't come to the Cancer Centre if you have a cold, cough, sore throat or any flu-like symptoms.

• If possible, please arrive 15 minutes before the group starts. This will give you time to greet the other members of the group beforehand.

Information for people attending the group online  

• The meeting will be on Zoom.  

• We’ll send you the invite, with the Zoom link, the day before the group is held.  

• If possible, please have your camera on during the group.

Join our monthly support group for people who experience the late effects of head and neck cancer treatment. The group is for anyone who finished their treatment over 6 months ago and their family members, carers, and friends.

At the group, you’ll have a chance to talk to others, share experiences or listen.

When is the group held?  

The group meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month, from 3pm to 5pm.

Where does the group take place?   

At the UCLH Macmillan Support and Information Service, on the ground floor of the Cancer Centre. 

Where can I get more information or book my place? 

For more information or to book your place: 

• call 020 3447 3816  

• email uclh.supportandinformation@nhs.net (please include your full name, hospital number and the name of the group in your email) 

• ask a member of staff at the UCLH Macmillan Support and Information Service, on the ground floor of the Macmillan Cancer Centre. 

Information for people on the day of the group

• Please don't come to the Cancer Centre if you have a cold, cough, sore throat or any flu-like symptoms.

• If possible, please arrive 15 minutes before the group starts. This will give you time to greet the other members of the group beforehand.

The Laryngectomee Club is a support group for people affected by a laryngectomy, including family, carers and friends. It provides a safe space to talk to others, share experiences or simply listen. The group is facilitated by a support and information specialist and a speech and language therapist. 

When is the group held?  

Visit our events web page for upcoming dates. If you can't find upcoming dates on our events page, please contact our support and information specialists for info. You can email uclh.supportandinformation@nhs.net or call 020 3447 3816.

Where does the group take place?   

The group meets at the UCLH Macmillan Support and Information Service, on the ground floor of the Macmillan Cancer Centre.

How can I get more information or book my place? 

For more information or to book your place: 

• call 020 3447 3816  

• email uclh.supportandinformation@nhs.net (please include your full name, hospital number and the name of the group in your email) 

• ask a member of staff at the UCLH Macmillan Support and Information Service.

Information for the day of the group 

• Please don't come to the Cancer Centre if you have a cold, cough, sore throat or any flu-like symptoms.

• If possible, please arrive 15 minutes before the group starts. This will give you time to greet the other members of the group beforehand. 

The lung cancer support group is a place where you can feel comfortable talking to others who understand what you're going through. You can share your experiences, or if you prefer, just listen to others. The group is facilitated by a clinical nurse specialist and a support and information specialist.

Who can join the group? 

The group is for anyone affected by lung cancer, including patients and their family members, carers and friends. 

When is the group held?  

The group meets on the 4^th Wednesday of every month, 2pm to 3.30pm

Where does the group take place?   

The group meets at the UCLH Macmillan Support and Information Service, on the ground floor of the Macmillan Cancer Centre.

How can I get more information or book my place? 

For more information or to book your place: 

• call 020 3447 3816  

• email uclh.supportandinformation@nhs.net (please include your full name, hospital number and the name of the group in your email) 

• ask a member of staff at the UCLH Macmillan Support and Information Service.

Information for the day of the group

• Please don't come to the Cancer Centre if you have a cold, cough, sore throat or any flu-like symptoms.

• If possible, please arrive 15 minutes before the group starts. This will give you time to greet the other members of the group before it starts. 

The myeloma support group is for people under the care of University College London Hospitals for myeloma. Family, friends and carers can also join.

It provides a safe space to talk to others, share experiences or simply listen.

The group is facilitated by a support and information specialist and a clinical nurse specialist. 

When is the group held?

The group is held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, from 2pm to 4pm.

Where is the group held?

The group is held online, on Zoom.

How can I get more information or book my place? 

For more information or to book your place: 

• call 020 3447 3816  

• email uclh.supportandinformation@nhs.net (please include your full name, hospital number and the name of the group in your email) 

• ask a member of staff at the UCLH Macmillan Support and Information Service, on the ground floor of the Macmillan Cancer Centre. 

What happens once I've booked my place?

• We'll email you a Zoom invite the day before the group is held. 
• If possible, please have your camera on during the session.

The penile and urethral cancer support group provides a safe space to talk to others, share experiences or simply listen. The group is facilitated by a support and information specialist and a clinical nurse specialist.  

Who can join the group? 

The group is for anyone who has a penile or urethral cancer.

When is the group held?  

The group meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month from 12pm to 2pm.

Where does the group take place?   

You can join either online (on Zoom) or in person, at the UCLH Macmillan Support and Information Service (on the ground floor of the Macmillan Cancer Centre).

Where can I get more information or book my place? 

For more information or to book your place: 

• call 020 3447 3816  

• email uclh.supportandinformation@nhs.net (please include your full name, hospital number and the name of the group in your email) 

• ask a member of staff at the UCLH Macmillan Support and Information Service.

Information for people attending the group in person  

• Please don't come to the Cancer Centre if you have a cold, cough, sore throat or any flu-like symptoms.

• If possible, please arrive 15 minutes before the group starts. This will give you time to greet the other members of the group beforehand.

Information for people attending the group online  

• The meeting will be on Zoom.  

• We’ll send you the invite, with the Zoom link, the day before the group is held.  

• If possible, please have your camera on during the group. 

Join our monthly, online support group for people affected by POEMS (a rare blood condition). Friends, family and carers are welcome to join too.

At the group you can share experiences with others and ask questions. A POEMS clinical nurse specialist and a support and information specialist will join the group.

When is the group held?

The group is held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, from 1.30pm to 3pm.

Where is the group held?

The group is held online, on Zoom.

How can I get more information or book my place? 

For more information or to book your place: 

• call 020 3447 3816  

• email uclh.supportandinformation@nhs.net (please include your full name, hospital number and the name of the group in your email) 

• ask a member of staff at the Macmillan Support and Information Service, on the ground floor of the Macmillan Cancer Centre. 

What happens once I've booked my place?

• We’ll send you the invite, with the Zoom link, the day before the group is held. 
• If possible, please have your camera on during the group. 

The prostate cancer support group provides a safe space to talk to others, share experiences or simply listen. The group is facilitated by a support and information specialist and a clinical nurse specialist.  

Who can join the group? 

The group is for anyone under the care of University College London Hospitals for prostate cancer.

When is the group held?  

The group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month, from 12pm to 2pm.

Where does the group take place?   

You can join either in person, at the UCLH Macmillan Support and Information Service (on the ground floor of the Macmillan Cancer Centre) or online (on Zoom). 

How can I get more information or book my place? 

For more information or to book your place: 

• call 020 3447 3816  

• email uclh.supportandinformation@nhs.net (please include your full name, hospital number and the name of the group in your email) 

• ask a member of staff at the UCLH Macmillan Support and Information Service.

Information for people attending the group in person   

• Please don't come to the Cancer Centre if you have a cold, cough, sore throat or any flu-like symptoms.

• If possible, please arrive 15 minutes before the group starts. This will give you time to greet the other members of the group before it starts. 

Information for people attending the group online  

• The meeting will be on Zoom.  

• We’ll send you the invite, with the Zoom link, the day before the group is held.  

• If possible, please have your camera on during the group. 

The TTP and platelet disorder support group provides a safe space to talk to others, share experiences or simply listen. The group is facilitated by a support and information specialist and a clinical nurse specialist.  

Who can join the group? 

The group is for anyone affected by TTP or a platelet disorder, including patients and their family members, carers and friends. 

When is the group held?  

The group meets on the 2^nd Monday of each month, from 1.30pm to 3.15pm.

Where does the group take place?   

You can join either in person (at the UCLH Macmillan Support and Information Service on the ground floor of the Macmillan Cancer Centre) or online (on Zoom). 

How can I get more information or book my place? 

For more information or to book your place: 

• call 020 3447 3816  

• email uclh.supportandinformation@nhs.net (please include your full name, hospital number and the name of the group in your email) 

• ask a member of staff at the UCLH Macmillan Support and Information Service.

Information for people attending the group in person  

• Please don't come to the Cancer Centre if you have a cold, cough, sore throat or any flu-like symptoms.

• If possible, please arrive 15 minutes before the group starts. This will give you time to greet the other members of the group beforehand. 

Information for people attending the group online  

• The meeting will be on Zoom.  

• We’ll send you the invite, with the Zoom link, the day before the group is held.  

• If possible, please have your camera on during the group.