Manchester

Welcome to the Manchester group!

What happens at the group?

Our group meet-ups are relaxed and informal, we mainly have tea and a chat but we also have question and answer sessions with local speakers on alopecia as well, for example, local headwear suppliers. We have one social event each year.

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:
Tuesday 30th July 2024	7.00pm	Cross Street Chapel , Cross Street, M2 1NL
Tuesday 24th September 2024	7.00pm	Cross Street Chapel , Cross Street, M2 1NL
Tuesday 26th November 2024	7.00pm	Cross Street Chapel , Cross Street, M2 1NL

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:

Cathy Cane
Email: [email protected]

Cathy is happy to answer any questions about the group via email. Please be aware that any questions Cathy 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.

Cathy's links with alopecia:

"Having gone through an outside 'looking in' journey with my daughter, Emily, when she first started with AA at the age of 14; and now as a lovely young lady being diagnosed with AU has seen us travel through many emotions and mishaps as a family. I want to offer as much support, in any way possible, to others going through similar journeys."

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