Hoping to build up a database of local gynae or womb cancer support groups. If you know of any in your area then please contact me with details on wcsuk@hotmail.co.uk or use the contact form.
The contact details are correct as far as we know.
The contact details are correct as far as we know.
ENGLAND
Barrow in Furness COVE(Cervical Ovarian Vaginal Vulval and Endometrial) Support group - The British Legion, Holker Street, Barrow in Furness LA14 5RQ Third Thursday of the month 2pm-4pm Contact Yvonne 7501092603
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Bath Gynae Cancer Support Group - We meet at The Boathouse. Newbridge, Bath, BA1 3NB on the first Wednesday of every month from 10am - 12pm. For more information, call Tracey Langton, Cancer Information Specialist, RUH on 01225 824 049.
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Biggleswade Cancer support group - general cancer support but there are some gynae ladies there. Meet 1st Thursday of the month 1pm - 3pm. The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG188JH
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Blackburn Gyn & Tonic are a gynae support group. They meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month 1pm - 3pm. At Kingsway, Greenhurst Place, Montague Street, Blackburn BB2 1NA Contact Beverley Walker 01282 803123
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Blackpool Gynae cancer support group - meet at Blackpool Victoria Hospital on last Wednesday of each month at 5.30pm in the Macmillan Windmill unit.
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Burnley Gyn & Tonic are a gynea support group. They meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month 7pm- 9pm.at Coal Clough Community Centre, Burnley.. Contact Karen Livesey or Bryony Bass on 01282 803123
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Calderdale Daylight Support Group (Gynaecological Cancer) . Meets second Thurs of each month. Contact: Melanie Matthews 01422 222720 for more details
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Chichester St Richards gynaecological cancer support group - St Richards Hospital, Spitafields Lane, Chichester EN5 4HY Last Tuesday of the month 11am-12.30pm Contact Sarah Rigby gyn/onc nurse 01243 788122 ex 5274
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Derby One Voice Gynea Support group - Macmillan Cancer Information Centre, nr entrance 24, Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby DE22 3NE Fourth Wednesday of the month 10am-12noon Contact Kay Fleetwood gynae CNS/Krista Capewell gynae sister 01332 785925
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Ipswich Gynaecology Support Group - Held the 2nd Wednesday of the month7pm- 9.30pm At the John Le Vay Cancer Support and Information Centre, Oncology Department, Entrance 15 Heath Road Hospital. Ipswich IP4 5PDFacilitator Debbie Logan contact details 01473 715748 ( John Le Vay Cancer Support and Information Centre.
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Kendall Cancer Care - Gynea support. Lakes Centre, Blackhall Road, Kendall LA9 4BT. Third Tuesday of the month 1.30pm-3pm Contact Rhona Barton (0)7770851896
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Lancaster Cancer Care - Gynea Support. Slynedales, Slyne Road, Lancaster LA2 6ST. First Monday of the month 1.30pm-3pm Contact Lesley Jackson (0)7434830208
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Leicester Gynae Support Group - Meets 1st Tues of each month 1.30pm - 3.30pm at Coping with Cancer, Helen Webb House, 35 Westleigh Road, Leicester LE3 0HH. Contact Group Leader: Kay Dawson Tel 07855626768.
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Liverpool EVOC is a support group for women and families affected by gynaecological cancers. They meet every three months at Blackburne House, Hope Street, Liverpool between 5.30 and 7.30 pm. Contact the Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialists on 0151 702 4186 to book a place.
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Manchester Sunflowers Support Group - Gynae support group. The Trafford Centre, Manchester, M17 8AA. Find out more: 01942 264694
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Manchester GO! Gynae Group - Seminar Room 2, First Floor, Withington Community Hospital, Nell Lane, Manchester M20 2LR. Meets 3rd Thursday of each month 2 p.m. Contact Sabine Fornacon Wood (Nurse contact) on 01612914234
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Middlesborough North Yorkshire Ova The Rainbow - a support group for anyone who would like support for themselves or their friends and family due to any gynaecological cancer. First Friday of the month,11am – 1pm at The Trinity Centre, James Street, North Ormesby, Middlesbrough TS3 6LD. For further details please contact: 01642 282418
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Norfolk Pandora’s Box Gynaecological Cancer Support Group – meet every other month at Big C Cancer Support and Information Centre, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. For more information Tel 01603 288115
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North Yorkshire Ova The Rainbow - a support group for anyone who would like support for themselves or their friends and family due to any gynaecological cancer. First Tuesday of the month, 2pm – 3:30pm at Allerton Court Hotel, Darlington Road Northallerton North Yorkshire DL6 2XF For further details please contact: 01609 764688
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Nottingham GOSH - Nottinghamshire Gynea-Oncology Support & Help Group. Meet every other month on the last Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the "Maggies Centre" at Nottingham City Hospital Contact Glenis Swift Chairperson on 0115 953 8617 or 07813 373207 or Sue Mills or Julie Cope Specialist Nurses, Nottingham City Hospital on 0115 969 1169 ext. 56162
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Preston Gynae-Can support group - meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month 7pm - 9pm at Vine House in Preston, Lancashire
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Reading gynae support group - Sonning Ward- Day Room, Gynaecological Ward, Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading RG1 5AN First Wednesday of the month 10.30am - 12pm Contact Lisa Clarke 01183 228195 / Catherine Bailey 01183 228700
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Salford Womb Cancer Support & Awareness Group - Meetings held at Salford Royal Hospital. Details on their FB page
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Salford Gynae support group - The Angel Centre, 1 St Phillips Place, Salford M3 6FA Three to four meetings a year Contact Helen Savage 0161 4468235, helen.savage@christie.nhs.uk or Sarah Gallagher 0161 2065284 sarah.gallagher@srft.nhs.uk for more details.
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Scunthorpe LUSY (Let Us Support You) Gynea support group - Robert Holme Hall, Church Lane, Scunthorpe DH15 7AA Contact Sharon Prudhoe 01724 282282 for details.
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Southend COPES Essex Gynae Cancer Support - meet the first Saturday of each month, 10:00 to 13:00 at Southend Hospital Women's Clinic (next to the breast screening appointment unit)
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Sussex The Olive Tree Cancer Support Centre - Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 7DH Contact Tel: 01293 534465
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Upminster Gynae support group - Cranham Community Association, Marlborough Gardens, Cranham, Upminster RM14 1SR First Monday of the month 7pm-9pm Contact Katie Ayris gynae/onc CNS 01708 435000 ext 2899/6800
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Walsall EvOcC – Gynaecology Cancer Support Group, Walsall Manor Hospital, Learning Centre, Moat Road, Walsall,WS2 9PS Meets every other month on Tuesday at 7:30 pm and gives advice and support for patients, relatives and carers.For more information contact Margaret Merrick Tel: 01922 721172 (ext:6564).
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Wolverhampton WAGS (Wolverhampton Area Gynae Support) meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 2.00 - 4.00pm. at Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton. For more information please contact 01902 763049
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Wycombe The Lavender Girls - Wycombe and Stoke Mandeville hospital. We hold a gynae-oncology patient support group known as ‘Thewww.cancersupportgroup.org.uk/meetings Lavender Girls’ once a month on a Tuesday from 10am to 12pm. If you would be interested in attending a session or would like further information about the group, contact cancer education, information and support on 01296 316537.
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Wythenshawe GO - Gynae support group - Meetings will be held every third Thursday of the month. Altrincham Methodist Church Barrington Road, Altrincham, WA14 1HF (Free Parking) Time 2pm to 4pm. For more info please contact Email: sabine.fornaconwood@mft.nhs.uk Macmillan Gynaecology Oncology Nurse: Sabine Fornacon-Wood / Deborah Butler- 0161 291 4234
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SCOTLAND
Glasgow Gynae Cancer support group - This group meets on the second Monday of every month from 1pm to 2.30pm at Maggie’s Gartnavel General Hospital. If you would like more information, please ring Lynnette Hoey on 0141 211 4066 or Margaret McClay on 0141 232 0854.
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Kirkaldy Gynae Cancer Support Group - meets on the last Tuesday of each month from 2pm until 3.30pm at .Ward 3 sitting room, Forth Park Hospital,30 Bennochy Road, Kirkaldy, KY2 5RA. For more information, or if you are interested in coming along, please contact Jane McCafferty, Clinical Nurse Specialist on 01592 643355 (extenstion 2846) or by email on j.mccafferty2@nhs.net
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WALES
Swansea Womb Cancer Network Group - meets at Maggie's in Swansea on the last Tuesday of every month. 3pm - 4.30pm
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Barrow in Furness COVE(Cervical Ovarian Vaginal Vulval and Endometrial) Support group - The British Legion, Holker Street, Barrow in Furness LA14 5RQ Third Thursday of the month 2pm-4pm Contact Yvonne 7501092603
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Bath Gynae Cancer Support Group - We meet at The Boathouse. Newbridge, Bath, BA1 3NB on the first Wednesday of every month from 10am - 12pm. For more information, call Tracey Langton, Cancer Information Specialist, RUH on 01225 824 049.
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Biggleswade Cancer support group - general cancer support but there are some gynae ladies there. Meet 1st Thursday of the month 1pm - 3pm. The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG188JH
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Blackburn Gyn & Tonic are a gynae support group. They meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month 1pm - 3pm. At Kingsway, Greenhurst Place, Montague Street, Blackburn BB2 1NA Contact Beverley Walker 01282 803123
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Blackpool Gynae cancer support group - meet at Blackpool Victoria Hospital on last Wednesday of each month at 5.30pm in the Macmillan Windmill unit.
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Burnley Gyn & Tonic are a gynea support group. They meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month 7pm- 9pm.at Coal Clough Community Centre, Burnley.. Contact Karen Livesey or Bryony Bass on 01282 803123
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Calderdale Daylight Support Group (Gynaecological Cancer) . Meets second Thurs of each month. Contact: Melanie Matthews 01422 222720 for more details
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Chichester St Richards gynaecological cancer support group - St Richards Hospital, Spitafields Lane, Chichester EN5 4HY Last Tuesday of the month 11am-12.30pm Contact Sarah Rigby gyn/onc nurse 01243 788122 ex 5274
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Derby One Voice Gynea Support group - Macmillan Cancer Information Centre, nr entrance 24, Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby DE22 3NE Fourth Wednesday of the month 10am-12noon Contact Kay Fleetwood gynae CNS/Krista Capewell gynae sister 01332 785925
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Ipswich Gynaecology Support Group - Held the 2nd Wednesday of the month7pm- 9.30pm At the John Le Vay Cancer Support and Information Centre, Oncology Department, Entrance 15 Heath Road Hospital. Ipswich IP4 5PDFacilitator Debbie Logan contact details 01473 715748 ( John Le Vay Cancer Support and Information Centre.
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Kendall Cancer Care - Gynea support. Lakes Centre, Blackhall Road, Kendall LA9 4BT. Third Tuesday of the month 1.30pm-3pm Contact Rhona Barton (0)7770851896
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Lancaster Cancer Care - Gynea Support. Slynedales, Slyne Road, Lancaster LA2 6ST. First Monday of the month 1.30pm-3pm Contact Lesley Jackson (0)7434830208
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Leicester Gynae Support Group - Meets 1st Tues of each month 1.30pm - 3.30pm at Coping with Cancer, Helen Webb House, 35 Westleigh Road, Leicester LE3 0HH. Contact Group Leader: Kay Dawson Tel 07855626768.
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Liverpool EVOC is a support group for women and families affected by gynaecological cancers. They meet every three months at Blackburne House, Hope Street, Liverpool between 5.30 and 7.30 pm. Contact the Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialists on 0151 702 4186 to book a place.
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Manchester Sunflowers Support Group - Gynae support group. The Trafford Centre, Manchester, M17 8AA. Find out more: 01942 264694
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Manchester GO! Gynae Group - Seminar Room 2, First Floor, Withington Community Hospital, Nell Lane, Manchester M20 2LR. Meets 3rd Thursday of each month 2 p.m. Contact Sabine Fornacon Wood (Nurse contact) on 01612914234
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Middlesborough North Yorkshire Ova The Rainbow - a support group for anyone who would like support for themselves or their friends and family due to any gynaecological cancer. First Friday of the month,11am – 1pm at The Trinity Centre, James Street, North Ormesby, Middlesbrough TS3 6LD. For further details please contact: 01642 282418
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Norfolk Pandora’s Box Gynaecological Cancer Support Group – meet every other month at Big C Cancer Support and Information Centre, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. For more information Tel 01603 288115
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North Yorkshire Ova The Rainbow - a support group for anyone who would like support for themselves or their friends and family due to any gynaecological cancer. First Tuesday of the month, 2pm – 3:30pm at Allerton Court Hotel, Darlington Road Northallerton North Yorkshire DL6 2XF For further details please contact: 01609 764688
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Nottingham GOSH - Nottinghamshire Gynea-Oncology Support & Help Group. Meet every other month on the last Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the "Maggies Centre" at Nottingham City Hospital Contact Glenis Swift Chairperson on 0115 953 8617 or 07813 373207 or Sue Mills or Julie Cope Specialist Nurses, Nottingham City Hospital on 0115 969 1169 ext. 56162
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Preston Gynae-Can support group - meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month 7pm - 9pm at Vine House in Preston, Lancashire
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Reading gynae support group - Sonning Ward- Day Room, Gynaecological Ward, Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading RG1 5AN First Wednesday of the month 10.30am - 12pm Contact Lisa Clarke 01183 228195 / Catherine Bailey 01183 228700
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Salford Womb Cancer Support & Awareness Group - Meetings held at Salford Royal Hospital. Details on their FB page
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Salford Gynae support group - The Angel Centre, 1 St Phillips Place, Salford M3 6FA Three to four meetings a year Contact Helen Savage 0161 4468235, helen.savage@christie.nhs.uk or Sarah Gallagher 0161 2065284 sarah.gallagher@srft.nhs.uk for more details.
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Scunthorpe LUSY (Let Us Support You) Gynea support group - Robert Holme Hall, Church Lane, Scunthorpe DH15 7AA Contact Sharon Prudhoe 01724 282282 for details.
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Southend COPES Essex Gynae Cancer Support - meet the first Saturday of each month, 10:00 to 13:00 at Southend Hospital Women's Clinic (next to the breast screening appointment unit)
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Sussex The Olive Tree Cancer Support Centre - Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 7DH Contact Tel: 01293 534465
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Upminster Gynae support group - Cranham Community Association, Marlborough Gardens, Cranham, Upminster RM14 1SR First Monday of the month 7pm-9pm Contact Katie Ayris gynae/onc CNS 01708 435000 ext 2899/6800
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Walsall EvOcC – Gynaecology Cancer Support Group, Walsall Manor Hospital, Learning Centre, Moat Road, Walsall,WS2 9PS Meets every other month on Tuesday at 7:30 pm and gives advice and support for patients, relatives and carers.For more information contact Margaret Merrick Tel: 01922 721172 (ext:6564).
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Wolverhampton WAGS (Wolverhampton Area Gynae Support) meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 2.00 - 4.00pm. at Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton. For more information please contact 01902 763049
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Wycombe The Lavender Girls - Wycombe and Stoke Mandeville hospital. We hold a gynae-oncology patient support group known as ‘Thewww.cancersupportgroup.org.uk/meetings Lavender Girls’ once a month on a Tuesday from 10am to 12pm. If you would be interested in attending a session or would like further information about the group, contact cancer education, information and support on 01296 316537.
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Wythenshawe GO - Gynae support group - Meetings will be held every third Thursday of the month. Altrincham Methodist Church Barrington Road, Altrincham, WA14 1HF (Free Parking) Time 2pm to 4pm. For more info please contact Email: sabine.fornaconwood@mft.nhs.uk Macmillan Gynaecology Oncology Nurse: Sabine Fornacon-Wood / Deborah Butler- 0161 291 4234
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SCOTLAND
Glasgow Gynae Cancer support group - This group meets on the second Monday of every month from 1pm to 2.30pm at Maggie’s Gartnavel General Hospital. If you would like more information, please ring Lynnette Hoey on 0141 211 4066 or Margaret McClay on 0141 232 0854.
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Kirkaldy Gynae Cancer Support Group - meets on the last Tuesday of each month from 2pm until 3.30pm at .Ward 3 sitting room, Forth Park Hospital,30 Bennochy Road, Kirkaldy, KY2 5RA. For more information, or if you are interested in coming along, please contact Jane McCafferty, Clinical Nurse Specialist on 01592 643355 (extenstion 2846) or by email on j.mccafferty2@nhs.net
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WALES
Swansea Womb Cancer Network Group - meets at Maggie's in Swansea on the last Tuesday of every month. 3pm - 4.30pm
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