Support groups listing
North East & Yorks
PanPals Yorkshire
Location: Yorkshire
PANPALS Yorkshire will be commencing their support meetings from 10th March 2023 at a lovely new room at the Thackray museum near to St James, Leeds.
This support group is held every 6 weeks and starts at 10.15am.
The group may run 2 sessions back to back. One being for those who are operable, who are post op or potentially operable. The other session would be for those who are undergoing treatments and/or palliative care.
The Thackray has its own carpark and should you want to you can purchase coffee and other refreshments from the cafe.
The invitation is extended to family and carers. Please do contact panpalsyorks@yahoo.co.uk if you are interesting in attending.
North West
PALMS: Pancreas and Liver Meeting 2 Support U- East Lancashire Liver and Pancreas Support Group
Location: Accrington
This group is for anyone in the East Lancashire area affected by pancreas or liver diseases. The group meets at Accrington Fire Station, Hyndburn Road, Church, Accrington, BB5 4EQ monthly on set dates from 2-4pm. For more information, please call 07516 181542.
SOS (Stomach, Oesophageal Support includes Liver & Pancreatic Cancers) Cancer Support Group
Location: Lancashire
SOS is a cancer support group that includes support for those with pancreatic cancer. The group meets every second Thursday of the month at 2pm. For more information please click below to find out more or you can phone 07926047519 or email: ian@sos-cancersupport.uk.
Macmillan Pancreas Cancer Support Group (Liverpool)
Location: Liverpool
This group is patient led but supported by professionals with expertise and knowledge in Pancreas Cancer. For more information contact Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist, Phil Whelan at philip.whelan@rlbuht.nhs.uk
Mid Cheshire Pancreatic Cancer Patient Support Group
Location: Crewe
This group is patient-led but supported by pancreatic cancer nurse specialists. For more information, you can contact Vicky Woodall or Caroline Firth on 01270 273803 or email:
Maggie's Manchester Hepato-Biliary Support Group
Location: Manchester
This monthly support group is open to anyone in Greater Manchester who has had a HPB cancer diagnosis and is held at the Maggie’s Centre in Manchester. If you’d like to attend, please email manchester@maggies.org with your name and contact number, and they will send you a link to join.
Midlands & central
Purple Rainbow Pancreatic Cancer Group (Staffordshire)
Location: Staffordshire
The Purple Rainbow Pancreatic Cancer group provides support for people affected by pancreatic cancer across Staffordshire and meets every six weeks. For more information, contact Lesley on 07946 171747 or supportpancan@aol.com. You can also visit their Twitter page here.
Visit their website by clicking ‘find out more’ below.
The Cambridge Hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) Support Group
Location: Maggie’s Wallace
The Cambridge Hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) Support Group is for people with cancer of the pancreas, biliary system or liver and their relatives. It is run by a cancer support specialist from Maggie’s and a nurse specialist. The group meets on the first Friday of every month from 10.30am – 12pm.
Location: Maggie’s Wallace, 21 Milton House, Puddicombe Way, Cambridge, CB2 0AD
For more information, call 01223 249220 or visit www.maggies.org.
Nottingham HPB Cancer Support Group
Location: Maggie’s Centre, City Hospital Campus, Gate 3, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1PH
A group for anyone with cancer of the pancreas, gall bladder, bile ducts or liver.
Please come along for a chance to meet others in a similar situation and access information / advice. The group will be facilitated by a member of the Maggie’s team and a clinical nurse specialist will also be present to answer any questions you may have.
No appointment necessary
When: 2nd Wednesday of every month. 12:30-2 (starting from 10th April 2024).
For further information please call: 0115 924 6210
South, SE & London
The Essex Pancreatic Cancer Support Network
Location: Essex
The Essex Pancreatic Cancer Support Network is for anybody who has been affected by pancreatic cancer in some way – either having been diagnosed themselves or as a relative, spouse or partner of someone with pancreatic cancer. They meet regularly for a coffee and a chat and would be delighted to have more people join them. You can call John on 07921263640 or visit their Facebook page for information on upcoming meetings by clicking ‘Find out more’.
Hertfordshire Support Group
Location: Hertfordshire
This group is for anyone affected by pancreatic cancer in the area. If you’re interested in joining the Hertfordshire group, email onlinesupport@pancreaticcancer.org.uk
London PanPals
Location: London
This group is for anyone in and around London affected by pancreatic cancer. The group meets monthly in central London. Please contact londonpanpals@googlemail.com for further information.
Wales, West & South-west
Bristol Friends & Fundraisers
Location: Bristol
This support group is for anyone with a connection to pancreatic cancer in Bristol and Bath to make friends and have fun while raising funds and awareness for Pancreatic Cancer UK.
You can contact Karen Ellison by email or on 07545 145 540, or contact the group via their Facebook page by clicking ‘Find out more’.
PanPals Dorset
Location: Dorset
This group is for anyone in the Dorset area affected by pancreatic cancer. The group meets on the last Thursday of every month at 10am.
For more information contact Audrey on 01300341399 or 07855790536, or email audreysaunders.823@btinternet.com.
Pan Pals Gwent
In partnership with St David’s Hospice, this informal group gives you the chance to meet up for a cuppa and chat with others affected by pancreatic cancer. A palliative care nurse is available to answer any queires. PanCan Pals is held at St David’s Hospice, Blackett Avenue, Newport NP20 6NH. The group meet on the fourth Friday of every month from 1.30 pm-3.00pm. For more information on upcoming meetings, please contact Linda Reardon: MrsLinda.Reardon@outlook.com or call: 07986085034.