If you have been affected by a brain tumour and are looking for a support group or another support service in South West England, we hope that we can help.

Brain Tumour UK provides information about support groups run by other organisations, too. Dates and times may change, so do check before you travel.

If you are interested in setting up a support group in your area or want to publicise a support group in this region, please email Brain Tumour UK's Support Team at support@braintumouruk.org.uk or call them on 0845 4500 386 for an informal discussion.

In Salisbury, Diane McNally runs an informal counselling service for anyone affected by a brain tumour.

Future support group events

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Bristol Hammer Out Brain Tumour Support Group

Everyone is welcome to join Hammer Out's support group in Bristol. It will be held on the third Wednesday of each month at the Hammer Out Offices in Thornbury (see below for dates and full venue address) and is aimed at patients, families and friends of those diagnosed with a brain tumour.

The meeting starts at 10.30am until approximately 12.30pm.

Meeting Dates

Exeter Hammer Out Brain Tumour Support Group

Everyone is welcome to join Hammer Out's support group in Exeter. It will be held on the 1st Friday of each month at the FORCE Cancer Support Centre (see below for dates and full venue address) and is aimed at patients, families and friends of those diagnosed with a brain tumour.

The meeting starts at 2pm until approximately 3.30pm.

Meeting Dates

Southampton Hammer Out Brain Tumour Support Group

Everyone is welcome to join Hammer Out's support group in Southampton. It will be held on the 2nd Wednesday bi-monthly at the Macmillan Centre in Southampton General Hospital (see below for dates and full venue address) and is aimed at patients, families and friends of those diagnosed with a brain tumour.

The meeting starts at 1.30pm until approximately 3.00pm.

Meeting Dates

Wednesday 13th March 2013
Wednesday 8th May 2013
Wednesday 10th July 2013
Wednesday 11th September 2013
Wednesday 13th November 2013

For more information contact Anne Coles on 0845 450 1039 or Jo Reeves on 02380 796503

Taunton Hammer Out Brain Tumour Support Group

Everyone is welcome to join Hammer Out's support group in Taunton. It will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month  at Cafe Culture in Taunton (see below for dates and full venue address) and is aimed at patients, families and friends of those diagnosed with a brain tumour.

The meeting starts at 10.30am until approximately 12.30pm.

Meeting Dates

For more information contact Anne Coles on 0845 450 1039 or Sarah Chorley on 07546 460260