Support Groups & Patient Meetings
The following stoma support groups gives you the chance to meet with other people who are living with a stoma, as well as getting specialist advice, whilst learning more about the latest new stoma care products and services available to you.
Find Your Nearest Stoma Support Group
The following stoma support groups gives you the chance to meet with other people who are living with a stoma, as well as getting specialist advice, whilst learning more about the latest new stoma care products and services available to you.
OOOPS Support Group
Dates: Every Monday (except Bank Holidays), 10:00 – 12:00
Location: Shotton Community Hub, Bridge Road, Shotton Colliery, DH6 2PQ
Stoma Mates Support Group
Dates: 3 Saturdays a year (plus some social events; contact for specific dates)
Location: Education Centre, Rooms 9 and 10, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, NE9 6SX
Contact: Stoma nurses office, 0191 445 3152
Preston Open Day
Dates: Wednesday 24th September 2025, 10:30 – 2:30
Location: Preston Grasshoppers, Lightfoot Green, Preston, PR4 0AP, England
Bradford Support Group
Currently on hold – details to follow in new year.
Skipton Clinic (Appointment Only)
Date: First Friday of every month @ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Dyneley Barn, Dyneley House Surgery, Newmarket St, Skipton, BD23 2HZ
Contact: 07771 373298 or 07758 755172 to book an appointment
Selby Support Group (North Yorkshire)
Location: Community House, Selby
Date: Every four weeks
Contact: Jackie Barnes jackie@secondchance-ostomyyorkshire.org for more information
Online Support Group
Date: Every four weeks
Contact: Jackie Barnes jackie@secondchance-ostomyyorkshire.org for more information
West Yorkshire IA
This will be a joint event between West Yorkshire IA and Crohn’s and Colitis Leeds and District Network.
For all of our forthcoming events and reminders, or to check in case of any last minute changes, please see our Events section on the IA website or follow our 'West Yorkshire IA' Facebook page.
Dates: Saturday 14th December, 11:00 – 12:30
Location: The Tiled Café, Leeds Art Gallery
Contact: info@iasupport.org, 0800 0184 724 - If you are not already a member, but are interested in joining West Yorkshire IA, please get in touch.
Nuneaton Support Group
Dates: 15th January (Every 3rd Wednesday evening of every other month)
Location: Baptist Church, Manor Court Road, Nuneaton, CV11 5HU
Stoma Education and Support Group
Date: First Wednesday of the month @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: Calow Community Centre, Allpits Lane, Calow, Chesterfield, S44 5AT
Nottingham City Hospital Support Group (Nurses attending)
Date: First Saturday of the month @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Nottingham City Hospital, Outpatient Clinics 4 and 5
Queens Medical Centre Support Group (Nurse attending)
Date: Third Saturday of the month @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Dunkirk and Lenton Centre, Montpelier Road, Nottingham, NG7 2JW
North Notts Stoma Support Group
Date: Second Saturday of the month @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Harcourt Community Centre, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottingham, NG17 4PD
Nottingham Hospitals Open Day
Dates: Thursday 22nd May, 10:00 – 14:00 (drop in anytime)
Location: Mercure Sherwood Hotel, Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 2BT
Kirby Ostomy Support Group
Date: Third Saturday of the month @ 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Kirby Muxloe Bowls Club, Leicester, LE9 2EN
Kings Lynn Support Group (Nurses attending)
Date: First Saturday of each quarter (March, June, September, December) @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Reffley Community Hall, Kings Lynn, PE30 3SF
We are currently putting together a list of upcoming dates for the remainder of 2024 and into 2025, please check back soon for more details!
In the meantime, we encourage you to connect with your Stoma Care Nurse for any local support groups in your area.
Croydon University Hospital Stoma Clinic (prior booking required)
Dates: Monday PM, Thursday AM
Location: Main Outpatients, 530 London Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 7YE
Contact: 020 8401 3641
Parkway Health Centre (prior booking required)
Date: First Wednesday of every month
Location: Parkway Health Centre, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0JA
Contact: 020 8401 3641
The Selsdon Medical Practice (prior booking required)
Date: Last Wednesday of every month
Location: The Selsdon Medical Practice , 97 Addington Road, Selsdon, South Croydon, CR2 8LG
Contact: 02084013641
Ostofriends Monthly Voluntary Support Group
Date: First Wednesday of every month @ 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Potters Bar Baptist Church, Barnet Road, Potters Bar, EN6 2RB
Contact: 07596 748376 ostofriends@gmail.com
Mid Devon Ostomy Support Group 2024
Date: Saturday 9th November 2024 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Boniface Centre, Crediton, EX17 2AH
CUPID, Poole
Date: 12th November 2024
Location: The Lounge Room, Longfleet Baptist Church, 138 Wimborne Rd, Poole, BH15 2EX
Mid Devon Ostomy Support Group 2025 Meetings
Social event, stoma companies, stoma nurse, light refreshments, raffle
Dates: 8th February, 10th May, 9th August, 8th November (All Saturday afternoons)
Location: Boniface Centre, Crediton, EX17 2AH
Contact: Janice (janice234ford@gmail.com or tel 07923975051)
Car park at rear or easy to get to by bus or train
Wessex Stoma Support Group 2025 Calendar
Main Meetings:
Location: Bob Blandford Scout Hall, Wilton, SP2 0AL
Dates:
Saturday 4th January – New Year Party with entertainment, 2:00 – 4:00
Saturday 8th March, 2:00 – 4:00
Saturday 10th May, 2:00 – 4:00
Saturday 8th June – Annual General Meeting, 2:00 – 4:00
Saturday 6th September, 2:00 – 4:00
Saturday 8th November, 2:00 – 4:00
Tesco Coffee and Chat Afternoons with Activities:
Location: Tesco Community Space, Southampton Road, Salisbury, SP1 2NY
Dates:
Saturday 15th February, 2:00 – 4:00
Saturday 5th April, 2:00 – 4:00
Instant Masterpiece Painting with Anastasia:
Dates:
Saturday 9th August, 2:00 – 4:00
Saturday 11th October, 2:00 – 4:00
Contact: Secretary, Sally
Phone: 01980 611978 or 07584 574311
Email: info@wessex-stoma.co.uk
Berwick Stoma Support Group
Dates: Every 3rd Thursday of each month (except October), 10:00 – 12:00
Location: William Elder Building, 56-58 Castlegate, Berwick, TD15 1JT
Contact: Bobbie, +44 7714 479320
We are currently putting together a list of upcoming dates for the remainder of 2024 and into 2025, please check back soon for more details!
In the meantime, we encourage you to connect with your Stoma Care Nurse for any local support groups in your area.
We are currently putting together a list of upcoming dates for the remainder of 2024 and into 2025, please check back soon for more details!
In the meantime, we encourage you to connect with your Stoma Care Nurse for any local support groups in your area.
Not able to attend any of these stoma support groups?
If you are not able to attend any of the stoma support groups, then you can still access helpful stoma advice and information, including support and guidance for before your stoma surgery, after your stoma surgery and living with a stoma.
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