Online Peer Support Groups
We host regular, online, peer support groups which connect our community across the world who have experienced a diagnosis of encephalitis directly or support someone who has. 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 14th October, 6-7pm (BST)
Tuesday 11th November, 6-7pm (GMT)
Tuesday 9th December, 6-7pm (GMT)
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 15th October, 6:30-7:30pm (BST)
Wednesday 11th November, 6:30-7:30pm (GMT)
Wednesday 14th January, 6:30-7:30pm (GMT)
Parents/guardians of children affected by encephalitis
If you would like to be in touch with other parents of those affected by encephalitis, please email peersupport@encephalitis.info or see our connection scheme.
Our family members / caregivers group may be suitable if you would like to talk to others who have loved ones affected by encephalitis.
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 6th November, 7-8pm (GMT)
Thursday 4th December, 7-8pm (GMT)
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 15th October, 7-8pm
Wednesday 19th November, 7-8pm
Wednesday 17th December, 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 22nd October, 6:30-7:30pm
Wednesday 26th November, 6:30-7:30pm
Wednesday 17th December, 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 7th October, 6pm to 7pm
Tuesday 4th November, 6pm to 7pm
Tuesday 2nd December, 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 8th October, 6-7pm
Wednesday 12th November, 6-7pm
Wednesday 3rd December, 6-7pm
South West Peer Support Group
For people affected directly or indirectly by encephalitis in the South West of England. The online group usually takes place every fourth Tuesday of the month. The next groups are scheduled for:
Tuesday 28th October, 7-8pm
Tuesday 25th November, 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 5th November, 8-9am (GMT)
Wednesday 3rd December, 8-9am (GMT)
WA (Perth): 4pm
Northern Territory (Darwin): 5:30pm
NSW/ACT (Sydney/Canberra): 7pm
SA (Adelaide): 6:30pm
Victoria (Melbourne): 7pm
Tasmania (Hobart): 7pm
Queensland (Brisbane/Cairns): 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 22nd October, 5-6pm (BST)
Wednesday 26th November, 5-6pm (GMT)
9am- Pacific Time (British Columbia)
11am-Central Time (Manitoba)
12pm-Eastern Time (Quebec)
1pm Atlantic Time (Nova Scotia)
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 21st October, 7-8pm (BST)
Tuesday 18th November, 7-8pm (GMT)
Tuesday 16th December, 7-8pm (GMT)
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
