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Online Mens Peer Support Group Meeting (18+)

Online Mens Peer Support Group Meeting (18+)

Online peer support group meetings for men living with any type of alopecia, providing a safe space to connect, share experiences, and support one another. Open to UK residents aged 18+ only. Read more

Start: 27th July, 2026 at 6:30pm

End: 27th July, 2026 at 8:00pm

Published: 22nd January, 2024

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Location: Online Via Zoom

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Online Kids Activity Group session

Online Kids Activity Group session

This meeting is an online Kids Activity Group session. It is suitable for children with alopecia aged 7-12. Read more

Start: 30th July, 2026 at 6:00pm

End: 30th July, 2026 at 7:00pm

Published: 5th December, 2024

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Location: Online Via Zoom

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Online Parent Peer Support Group Meeting (18+)

Online Parent Peer Support Group Meeting (18+)

Online peer support group meetings for parents, grandparents and carers/guardians of children with alopecia, providing a safe space to connect, share experiences, and support one another. Open to UK residents aged 18+ only. Read more

Start: 6th August, 2026 at 6:30pm

End: 6th August, 2026 at 8:00pm

Published: 22nd January, 2024

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Location: Online Via Zoom

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Online Adults (18+) Peer Support Group Meeting

Online Adults (18+) Peer Support Group Meeting

Online peer support group meetings for adults (aged 18+) with alopecia. Open to UK residents only. Read more

Start: 1st September, 2026 at 7:30pm

End: 1st September, 2026 at 9:00pm

Published: 22nd January, 2024

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Location: Online

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Online Youth Session

Online Youth Session

Join us online via Zoom for a youth session, led by our Online Youth Session Leaders! This session is for young people aged 13 to 17 in the UK who have alopecia. It’s a chance to connect and chat in a relaxed and supportive space. Read more

Start: 3rd September, 2026 at 7:00pm

End: 3rd September, 2026 at 8:30pm

Published: 5th September, 2025

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Location: Online

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Online Breathwork Workshop for Adults (18+)

Online Breathwork Workshop for Adults (18+)

Online breathwork workshop for adults (aged 18+) with alopecia. Led by external facilitator, Chris Ashworth. Open to UK residents only. Read more

Start: 14th September, 2026 at 7:00pm

End: 14th September, 2026 at 8:00pm

Published: 22nd January, 2024

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Location: Online Via Zoom

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Online Kids Activity Group session

Online Kids Activity Group session

This meeting is an online Kids Activity Group session. It is suitable for children with alopecia aged 7-12. Read more

Start: 17th September, 2026 at 6:00pm

End: 17th September, 2026 at 7:00pm

Published: 5th December, 2024

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Location: Online

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Online Mens Peer Support Group Meeting (18+)

Online Mens Peer Support Group Meeting (18+)

Online peer support group meetings for men living with any type of alopecia, providing a safe space to connect, share experiences, and support one another. Open to UK residents aged 18+ only. Read more

Start: 28th September, 2026 at 6:30pm

End: 28th September, 2026 at 8:00pm

Published: 22nd January, 2024

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Location: Online Via Zoom

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Online Adults (18+) Peer Support Group Meeting

Online Adults (18+) Peer Support Group Meeting

Online peer support group meetings for adults (aged 18+) with alopecia. Open to UK residents only. Read more

Start: 6th October, 2026 at 7:30pm

End: 6th October, 2026 at 9:00pm

Published: 22nd January, 2024

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Location: Online

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Online Kids Activity Group session

Online Kids Activity Group session

This meeting is an online Kids Activity Group session. It is suitable for children with alopecia aged 7-12. Read more

Start: 29th October, 2026 at 6:00pm

End: 29th October, 2026 at 7:00pm

Published: 5th December, 2024

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Location: Online

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Online Adults (18+) Peer Support Group Meeting

Online Adults (18+) Peer Support Group Meeting

Online peer support group meetings for adults (aged 18+) with alopecia. Open to UK residents only. Read more

Start: 3rd November, 2026 at 7:30pm

End: 3rd November, 2026 at 9:00pm

Published: 22nd January, 2024

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Location: Online

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Online Adults (18+) Peer Support Group Meeting

Online Adults (18+) Peer Support Group Meeting

Online peer support group meetings for adults (aged 18+) with alopecia. Open to UK residents only. Read more

Start: 1st December, 2026 at 7:30pm

End: 1st December, 2026 at 9:00pm

Published: 22nd January, 2024

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Location: Online

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Online Kids Activity Group session

Online Kids Activity Group session

This meeting is an online Kids Activity Group session. It is suitable for children with alopecia aged 7-12. Read more

Start: 3rd December, 2026 at 6:00pm

End: 3rd December, 2026 at 7:00pm

Published: 5th December, 2024

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Location: Online

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Online Breathwork Workshop for Adults (18+)

Online Breathwork Workshop for Adults (18+)

Online breathwork workshop for adults (aged 18+) with alopecia. Led by external facilitator, Chris Ashworth. Open to UK residents only. Read more

Start: 14th December, 2026 at 7:00pm

End: 14th December, 2026 at 8:00pm

Published: 22nd January, 2024

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Location: Online Via Zoom

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