Online Peer Support Groups
We host regular, online, peer support groups which connect our community across the world who have experienced encephalitis directly or indirectly. These groups are currently held on zoom for 60 minutes. They offer a space to speak to others about their own personal experience with encephalitis.
We aim to keep these calls accessible, friendly, supportive and safe. Please note the groups are not there to offer medical advice from us.
To join any of the following online meetings, please register here or use the ‘register here’ links below. You only need to complete the registration form once in order to receive monthly invites to your specified group.
Your feedback is incredibly important to us. It not only helps us to improve the service we offer you but your testimonials could help us to gain funding to expand the support we offer. If you have recently attended an online peer support group and would like to leave feedback please do so here: Online peer support group feedback
Please note: To keep numbers manageable, if you have not attended 3 groups in a row you will no longer receive auto invites but can re-register your interest at any time.
People directly affected by encephalitis (worldwide)
This virtual group is aimed at providing a space for those directly affected by encephalitis to share their experiences and seek support from one another. Please note that this group can become very busy. We do have other, regional, groups below to chose from also. The next groups are scheduled for:
Tuesday 10th June, 6-7pm (BST)
Tuesday 8th July, 6-7pm (BST)
Tuesday 12th August, 6-7pm (BST)
Parents/guardians of children affected by encephalitis
This virtual group is aimed at providing a space for the parents or guardians of children affected by encephalitis. The next groups are scheduled for:
Tuesday 10th June, 7:15-8:15pm (BST)
(No July or August group)
Tuesday 9th September, 7:15-8:15pm (BST)
Family members / caregivers of adults affected by encephalitis
This virtual group is aimed at providing a space for the family members / caregivers of adults affected by encephalitis. The next groups are scheduled for:
Wednesday 11th June, 6:30-7:30pm (BST)
Wednesday 9th July, 6:30-7:30pm (BST)
(No August group)
Young people (18 to 25) who have been affected by encephalitis
This online group for people in the age bracket 18 to 25 years who have been directly affected by encephalitis. The next groups are scheduled for:
Thursday 5th June, 6-7pm (BST)
Thursday 3rd July, 6-7pm (BST)
(No August group)
Thursday 4th September, 6-7pm (BST)
Regional Online Peer Support Groups
We also run regional peer support groups. Similar to the groups listed above but these are targeted at specific locations. Intended as a way to meet and connect with other members of Encephalitis International in your local area who have been directly or indirectly affected by encephalitis. The ones which are currently available are listed below:
Scotland Peer Support Group
For people affected directly or indirectly by encephalitis in Scotland. The online group usually takes place every third Wednesday of the month The next groups are scheduled for:
Wednesday 18th June, 7-8pm
(No July Group)
Wednesday 20th August, 7-8pm
North West England Peer Support Group
For people affected directly or indirectly by encephalitis in the North West of England. The online group usually takes place every fourth Wednesday of the month. The next groups are scheduled for:
Wednesday 25th June, 6:30-7:30pm
Wednesday 23rd July, 6:30-7:30pm
(No August group)
Wednesday 24th September, 6:30-7:30pm
Yorkshire, North East and the Humber Peer Support Group
For people affected directly or indirectly by encephalitis in the North East, Yorkshire or the Humber. The online group usually takes place every first Tuesday of the month. The next groups are scheduled for:
Tuesday 3rd June, 6pm to 7pm
Tuesday 1st July, 6pm to 7pm
(No August group)
Tuesday 2nd September, 6pm to 7pm
London Peer Support Group
For people affected directly or indirectly by encephalitis in London. The online group usually takes place every first Wednesday of the month. The next groups are scheduled for:
Wednesday 4th June, 6-7pm
Wednesday 2nd July, 6-7pm
(No August group)
Wednesday 3rd September, 6-7pm
Australia and New Zealand Peer Support Group
For people affected directly or indirectly by encephalitis in Australia or New Zealand. The online group usually takes place every first Wednesday of the month. The next groups are scheduled for:
Wednesday 2nd July, 9-10am (BST)
(No July group)
Wednesday 6th August, 9-10am (BST)
Wednesday 3rd September, 9-10am (BST)
Western Australia (Perth)- 4pm
Northern Australia (Darwin)– 5.30pm
New South Wales (Canberra) – 6pm
Eastern Australia (Cairns) – 6pm
South Australia (Adelaide)– 5.30pm
Victoria (Melbourne) – 6pm
New Zealand – 8pm
Canada Peer Support Group
For people affected directly or indirectly by encephalitis in Canada. The online group usually takes place every fourth Wednesday of the month. The next groups are scheduled for:
Wednesday 25th June, 5-6pm (BST)
Wednesday 23rd July, 5-6pm (BST)
(No August group)
Wednesday 24th September, 5-6pm (BST)
9am- Pacific Time (British Columbia)
11am-Central Time (Manitoba)
12pm-Eastern Time (Quebec)
1pm Atlantic Time (Newfoundland)
USA Peer Support Group
For people affected directly or indirectly by encephalitis in the USA. The online group usually takes place every third Tuesday of the month. The next groups are scheduled for:
Tuesday 17th June, 7-8pm (BST)
(No July group)
Tuesday 19th August, 7-8pm (BST)
Tuesday 16th September, 7-8pm (BST)
11am- Pacific Time (California)
12pm – Mountain Time (Colorado)
1pm – Central Time (Missouri)
2pm – Eastern Time (New York)
Don't miss out
To join one of these online groups, please register your interest at least 48 hours beforehand. Email questions to peersupport@encephalitis.info
Your feedback is incredibly important to us. It not only helps us to improve the service we offer you but your testimonials could help us to gain funding to expand the support we offer. If you have recently attended an online peer support group and would like to leave feedback please do so here: Online peer support group feedback
