Edinburgh

A very warm welcome is guaranteed at the Edinburgh Alopecia UK Support Group!

What happens at the meeting?

We meet up to talk, discuss ideas and support each other. We think this helps our group members in managing their alopecia. Please do get in touch if you would like more information. Being a new group I welcome any suggestions for feedback to make this group as great as it can be.

Please have a read of our Support Group Guidelines for more information on how our support groups run.

Group dates:

Date:	Time:	Location:	Extra Meeting Details:
Saturday 14th September	12:00pm-3:00pm	Scottish Borders (Autumn meet up)	Please contact support group lead for more info.
Wednesday 11th September 2024	6:30pm-8:30pm	Bruntsfield House Hotel, 69 - 74 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh, EH10 4HH
Thursday 21st November 2024	6:30pm-8:30pm	Bruntsfield House Hotel, 69 - 74 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh, EH10 4HH

Venue is accessible and has access to a car park. There is also on-street parking. The venue is accessible via a number of frequent public bus routes.

Please contact the group lead prior to attending a meeting so they can plan accordingly.

Who can attend:

This group is designed for any adult living with or affected by alopecia from the ages of 18 and above.

For those with children up to the age of 18 please contact the group lead to discuss if the group would be suitable for them. Alternatively please see here for a list of our children and teen groups.

Contact details:

Jen Davies
Email: [email protected]
Jennifer is happy to answer any questions about the group via email. Please be aware that any questions Jennifer is unable to answer will be sent on to staff at Alopecia UK.
Support group leads are not professional counsellors but people who have personal experiences with alopecia and, along with members of the support group can help to give insight and advice on living and dealing with alopecia on a day to day basis.
Please note that our Support Group Leads are volunteers and do this in their spare time, as such please allow up to a week for replies to emails. Support group leads also cannot give 1:1 support.

Jen's link with alopecia:

Hi everyone! I'm Jen and I have Alopecia Universalis. I've grown up with alopecia since I was 2 years old, and had various different types; universalis, totalis & areata.

I wanted to become an AUK Leader as growing up with alopecia had it challenges and rewarding moments. I want to support & help others, share some hints & tips for making living with alopecia that little easier, and most importantly have fun! My aim with our group is to be welcoming, friendly and provide the option to try something different if you would like. I'm also only an email away if you'd like a chat. No question is too small! See you all soon!

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