Support Groups

Patient & Carers Virtual Support Group

Join with Zoom (support provided if needed)

First Friday of every month, 12:00 – 1:00pm

Next meeting:  2nd February 2024

This group is for people with mesothelioma and their loved ones/carers. The group will provide an opportunity to share information on issues relating to mesothelioma including symptoms, treatments and practical advice.

This is a Scotland wide group and will be supported by a Mesothelioma Nurse Specialist and a Maggie’s Cancer Support Specialist.

To book a place and get the link, or to find out more information; give us a call on 01463 706 306, or email on highlands@maggiescentres.org

Peritoneal Mesothelioma Virtual Support Group

Our peritoneal mesothelioma virtual support group meets online each month.

Please contact samantha.westbrook@nhs.net, our dedicated Peritoneal Mesothelioma Clinical Nurse Specialist to join.

Mesothelioma UK Carers Hour

Mesothelioma UK are delighted to announce their monthly Carers Hour support group.

This event is held on the second Wednesday of every month at 2.00pm and is strictly for carers, tickets are restricted to 30.

Please email support@mesothelioma.uk.com for a link.

Further Information

For more information on support groups please contact your local Clinical Nurse Specialist:

  • Glasgow – Carolyn MacRae | 0141 451 6744
  • Dundee – Susan Smyth | 01382 496553
  • Aberdeen – Tracy Petrie | 01224 551551
  • Inverness – Jenn Latham | 01463 704 311 / 01463 888 213 
  • Edinburgh – Lynne Hunter | 07773745287