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Join a Leukaemia or MPN Support Group
We run a wide range of support groups for patients and families affected by leukaemia and MPNs. These groups offer a safe space to connect, share experiences, and find comfort. In fact, whether you’ve just been diagnosed or have lived with the condition for some time, you may find them helpful.
Additionally, our members often share how much they benefit from both face-to-face and virtual sessions. As a result, joining a group can offer emotional support and understanding, especially during challenging times.
How to Register for a Virtual Support Group
Looking to join one of our virtual support groups? It’s easy to get started:
First, find the right group using the support group table below.
Next, click the registration link in the same row as your chosen group.
Finally, once registered, you’ll receive updates and communications about that group.
In addition, registering ensures you’ll stay informed about future sessions and any important changes. Therefore, we encourage you to sign up soon so you don’t miss out.
Types of Support Groups We Offer
National Groups
Our national support groups meet online, bringing together people who share the same diagnosis or are supporting someone with it. Consequently, these groups provide a unique opportunity to discuss your diagnosis with others who truly understand. What’s more, you can attend these groups from anywhere, making them highly convenient.
Special Interest Groups
These groups focus on particular topics rather than specific diagnoses.
Local Online Groups
Our local online support groups connect people from the same area, creating a community for sharing resources and experiences. Furthermore, these groups help you discover local services and professionals. Most importantly, they give you the chance to meet people who understand both your condition and the local context.
“You’ll come away with at least one piece of information that you didn’t know and the comfort of knowing that you are not alone.”
Support Group Member
| Group | Frequency | Time | Dates | Online registration link |
| Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) | Five times per year | 2pm | 17 Dec 2025, 2026: Feb 11th, April 15th, July 15th, September 21st, December 16th | To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings. |
| Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) | Five times per year | 6pm | 15 Dec 2025, 2026: Feb 16th, April 21st, July 20th, Sept 14th, Dec 14th | To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings. |
| Acute Promyelocytic Leukaemia (APL/APML) | Five times per year | 6pm | 2026: Feb 4th, May 20th, July 15th, Sept 16th, November 11th | To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings. |
| Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) | Twice per year | 6pm | 11th Dec 2025, 2026: April 9th, Nov 12th | To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings. |
| Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) Watch and Wait/Active Monitoring | Twice per year | 6pm | 2026: January 15th, July 16th | To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings. |
| Combined CLL National and CLL Watch and Wait/Active Monitoring | Quarterly | 6pm | 2026: 26th March, June 25th, Sept 1st, Oct 1st | To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings. |
| Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML) | 3/4 times per year | 6pm | 2026: March 10th, June 16th, Sept 22nd, Dec 15th | To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings. |
| CML Treatment Free Remission | Twice per year | 6pm | 2026: April 14th, Nov 10th | To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings. |
| CML Hammersmith | Three/four times a year | 10.30am | TBC | To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings. |
| Hairy Cell Leukaemia (HCL) | Quarterly | 1.30pm | 2026: Jan 28th, April 22nd, July 22nd, Oct 28th | To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings. |
| Large Granular Lymphocytic Leukaemia (LGLL) | Quarterly | 1pm | 2026: Feb 3rd, April 14th, July 7th, Oct 13th | To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings. |
| T-cell prolymphocytic leukaemia (TPLL) | Five times per year | 1pm | 2026: Feb 24th, April 28th, June 30th, Sep 1, Nov 3rd | To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings |
| Chronic myelomonocytic leukaemia (CMML) | Quarterly | 2pm | 2026: Feb 26th, May 21st, July 30th, Nov 12th | To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings. |
MPNs
| Essential Thrombocythaemia (ET) | Quarterly | 2pm | 10 Dec 2025, 2026: March 18th, June 24th, Sept 23rd, Dec 9th | To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings. |
| Myelofibrosis (MF) | Quarterly | 2pm | 2026: Jan 29th, April 23rd, July 16th, Oct 22nd | To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings. |
| Polycythaemia Vera (PV) | Quarterly | 2pm | 18 Nov 2025, 2026: Feb 17th, May 19th, July 28th, Nov 17th | To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings. |
| MPN group meeting (CMML, ET, MF and PV) | Annual | 2pm | 2026: September 10th | To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings. |
Special interest groups
| Group | Frequency | Time | Dates | Online registration link |
| Men’s Support Group | Quarterly | 6pm | 2026: Jan 22nd, April 23rd, July 23rd, Oct 22nd | To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings. |
| Loss and Bereavement | Six times per year | 6pm | 25 Nov 2025, 2026: Jan 27th, March 24th, May 26th, July 28th, September 29th, November 24th | To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings. |
| Care Partners, Friends and Family National Virtual Support Group | Quarterly | 6pm | 2026: Jan 26th, April 27th, July 27th, October 26th | To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings |
Local online groups
| Group | Frequency | Time | Dates | Online registration link |
| Bristol | Quarterly | 6pm | 10 Dec 2025, 2026: Feb 11th, May 13th, Sept 9th, Dec 29th | To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings. |
| Birmingham | Quarterly | 6pm | 3 Dec 2025, 2026: Mar 4th, June 3rd, Sep 2nd, Dec 2nd | To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings. |
| Leeds | Five times per year | 6pm | 9 Dec 2025, 2026: Jan 20th, March 3rd, May 19th, September 8th, December 8th | To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings. |
| Manchester | Quarterly | 1.30pm | 8 Dec 2025, 2026: Mar 9th, June 1st, Sept 7th, Dec 7th | To stay updated, click here to register for future meetings. |
Local in-person groups
| Group | Frequency | Time | Dates | Address |
| Brighton | Six times per year | 7pm | 19 Nov 2025, 2026: 21st Jan, 18th March, 20th May, 15th July, 16th Sept, 18th Nov | The Macmillan Horizon Centre, Bristol Gate, Brighton. BN2 5BD |
| CLL Nottingham | Quarterly | 1.30pm | 10 Dec 2025, 2026: 11th Feb, 13th May, 9th September, 9th Dec | Maggies Nottingham, Gate 3, Nottingham City Hospital Campus, Hucknall Road, Nottingham NG5 1PB |
| CLL Southampton | Quarterly | 1.30pm | 2026: 28th Jan, 22nd April, 22nd July, 21st October | Maggie’s Centre, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| CLL Oxford Venue 1 | Twice per year at Venue 1 | 10.30am | TBC | Maggie’s, Oxford. The Patricia Thompson Building, Churchill Hospital, Old Road, Oxford OX3 7LE |
| CLL Oxford 2 | Twice per year at Venue 2 | 10am | Monday 2nd Mar 2026 +1 date TBC | The Hummingbird Centre. Grange Courtyard, Station Road, Launton, Bicester OX26 5DX |
| South East London AML, CMML and MDS | Various | 2-4pm | 2026: 19th March, 18th June, 17th Sept, 10th Dec | Cicely Saunders Centre , Bessemer Rd, London SE5 9RS |
| Worcester | Quarterly | 7pm | 18 Dec 2025, 2026: 12th March, 11th June, 10th Sept, 17th December | Leukaemia Care, One Birch Court, Blackpole East, Worcester, WR3 8SG |
Support services
If you or a loved one needs advice or support regarding your diagnosis, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can either call our free helpline on 08088 010 444 and speak to one of our nurses, or you can send a message to our team via WhatsApp on 07500 068 065. **These services are available Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm, ensuring that you can reach us during convenient hours.
Additionally, we’re here to offer support and answer any questions you may have about your diagnosis, treatment options, or anything else related to your care.