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 April, 6-7pm (BST)
Tuesday 12th May, 6-7pm (BST)
Tuesday 9th June, 6-7pm (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:
Tuesday 14th April, 7:15 – 8:15pm (BST)
Tuesday 12th May, 7:15 – 8:15pm (BST)
Tuesday 9th June, 7:15 – 8:15pm (BST)
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 4th June, 7-8pm (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:
In-person group (Glasgow) 25th April, 1-3pm
Wednesday 20th May, 7-8pm
Wednesday 17th June, 7-8pm
North of England Peer Support Group
For people affected directly or indirectly by encephalitis in the North of England. The online group usually takes place every fourth Wednesday of the month. The next groups are scheduled for:
Wednesday 22nd April, 6:30-7:30pm
Wednesday 27th May, 6:30-7:30pm
Wednesday 24th June, 6:30-7:30pm
Midlands Peer Support Group
For people affected directly or indirectly by encephalitis in the Midlands of England. The online group usually takes place every first Tuesday of the month. The next groups are scheduled for:
Tuesday 2nd June, 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 April, 6-7pm
Wednesday 6th May, 6-7pm
Wednesday 3rd June, 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 April, 6-7pm
Tuesday 26th May, 6-7pm
Tuesday 23rd June, 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 8th April, 9-10am (BST)
Wednesday 6th May, 9-10am (BST)
Wednesday 3rd June, 9-10am (BST)
WA (Perth): 4pm
Northern Territory (Darwin): 5:30pm
NSW/ACT (Sydney/Canberra): 6pm
SA (Adelaide): 5:30pm
Victoria (Melbourne): 6pm
Tasmania (Hobart): 6pm
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 April, 5-6pm (BST)
Wednesday 27th May, 5-6pm (BST)
Wednesday 24th June, 5-6pm (BST)
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 April, 7-8pm (BST)
Tuesday 19th May, 7-8pm (BST)
Tuesday 16th June 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
