Online Peer Support Groups
We host regular, online, 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, and take place monthly.
We aim to keep these calls accessible, friendly, supportive and safe.
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: 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 13th May, 6-7pm (BST)
Tuesday 10th June, 6-7pm (BST)
Tuesday 8th July, 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 13th May, 7:15-8:15pm (BST)
Tuesday 10th June, 7:15-8:15pm (BST)
Tuesday 8th July, 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 14th May, 6:30-7:30pm (BST)
Wednesday 11th June, 6:30-7:30pm (BST)
Wednesday 9th July, 6:30-7:30pm (BST)
Bereavement as a result of encephalitis
If you would like support for bereavement as a result of encephalitis please contact our helpline.
If you feel you could offer support to someone who has lost a loved one, as a result of encephalitis, please email peersupport@encephalitis.info and we can put you in touch via email.
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:
Tuesday 6th May, 6-7pm (BST)
Thursday 5th June, 6-7pm (BST)
Thursday 3rd July, 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 21st May, 7-8pm
Wednesday 18th June, 7-8pm
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 28th May, 6:30-7:30pm
Wednesday 25th June, 6:30-7:30pm
Wednesday 23rd July, 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 6th May, 6pm to 7pm
Tuesday 3rd June, 6pm to 7pm
Tuesday 1st July, 6pm to 7pm
London Peer Support Group
For people affected directly or indirectly by encephalitis in London. The online group usually takes place every second Wednesday of the month. The next groups are scheduled for:
Wednesday 7th May, 6-7pm
Wednesday 4th June, 6-7pm
Wednesday 9th July, 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 7th May, 9-10am (BST)
Wednesday 4th June, 9-10am (BST)
Wednesday 2nd July, 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 last Wednesday of the month. The next groups are scheduled for:
Wednesday 28th May, 5-6pm (BST)
Wednesday 25th June, 5-6pm (BST)
Wednesday 30th July, 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 2oth May, 7-8pm (BST)
Tuesday 17th June, 7-8pm (BST)
Tuesday 15th July, 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
