Online Parent Peer Support Group Meeting (18+)

Who is this meeting suitable for? 

Online peer support group meetings for parents and carers of children with alopecia, providing a safe space to connect, share experiences, and support one another. The group is open to parents, grandparents and carers/guardians regardless of their child's age, including those whose children are now adults. 

This meeting is only open to those in the UK.

What can you expect of this meeting?

At the beginning of each meeting, you will be introduced to the Alopecia UK hosts. Our volunteer hosts are all parents of a child with alopecia, bringing their own lived experience, understanding, and empathy to the group. They will make you feel welcome and run through some basic housekeeping.

Each meeting will be capped at 20 attendees. Any meeting with more than 10 attendees may be split into two smaller groups to allow everyone the opportunity to take part in the discussion. Please arrive promptly, as once we break into smaller groups you may be unable to join the session.

From there, parents and carers will have the opportunity to chat with and listen to others who are supporting a child or young person with alopecia. You can ask questions, share experiences, exchange advice, and connect with others who understand the unique challenges and emotions that can come with supporting a child with hair loss. We hope you will leave the meeting feeling supported, reassured, and more confident in navigating your family's alopecia journey.

All of this takes place from the comfort of your own home - perhaps with a cuppa and biscuit close by!

Who will host the meeting?

The meeting will be hosted by two of our volunteers, Cathy and Simon.

How can I join the meeting?

You will need to complete the registration form below for each meeting you wish to join. You will be asked a few questions about yourself. It helps us to know who is joining each session. 

• You also need to read our meeting rules here. Having rules ensures the session is a safe and supportive environment for all.
  
  
• Head to 'Register for a space' below and select the number of people you would like to register for. Click 'BOOK'. (In most circumstances, the quantity will be 1)
  
  
• Once you have clicked 'BOOK' you will be asked to complete a few questions. Please ensure your email address is correct as this is how we will contact you to confirm your space. Once completed please click 'CONFIRM'. 
  
  
• This will take you to the 'basket'. Please note all our meetings are completely free to attend, there is however opportunity at this point to provide an optional donation to help us continue the work we do, should you wish to. Once ready please click 'COMPLETE PURCHASE'.
  
  
• Your registration for a place will be sent to our team to check over. You will receive your own booking email too. If for any reason your registration has not been accepted one of the team will reach out to discuss further. 
  
  We will send out the meeting link one day before the meeting. This link is only for you and must not be shared elsewhere. 

Please note that booking for the meeting closes on the Sunday before.