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.
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 21st January, 6-7pm (GMT)
Tuesday 11th February, 6-7pm (GMT)
Tuesday 11th March, 6-7pm (GMT)

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 21st January, 7:15-8:15pm (GMT)
Tuesday 11th February, 7:15-8:15pm (GMT)
Tuesday 11th March, 7:15-8:15pm (GMT)

Family members / carers of adults affected by encephalitis
This virtual group is aimed at providing a space for the family members / carers of adults affected by encephalitis. The next groups are scheduled for:
Wednesday 22nd January, 6:30-7:30pm (GMT)
Wednesday 12th February, 6:30-7:30pm (GMT)
Wednesday 12th March, 6:30-7:30pm (GMT)

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 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 14th January, 6-7pm (GMT)
Tuesday 4th February, 6-7pm (GMT)
Tuesday 4th March, 6-7pm (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 22nd January, 7-8pm
Wednesday 19th February, 7-8pm
Wednesday 19th March, 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 29th January, 6:30-7:30pm
Wednesday 26th February, 6:30-7:30pm
Wednesday 26th March, 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 Monday of the month. The next groups are scheduled for:
Monday 13th January, 6:30-7:30pm
Monday 10th February, 6:30-7:30pm
Monday 10th March, 6:30-7:30pm

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 8th January, 6-7pm
Wednesday 5th February, 6-7pm
Wednesday 5th March, 6-7pm
IN PERSON GROUP
Tuesday 4th February, 12-2pm – please email peersupport@encephalitis.info to book your place

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 January, 8-9am (GMT)
Wednesday 5th February, 8-9am (GMT)
Wednesday 5th March, 8-9am (GMT)
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) – 7pm
New Zealand – 9pm

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 29th January, 5-6pm (GMT)
Wednesday 26th February, 5-6pm (GMT)
Wednesday 29th March, 5-6pm (GMT)
9am- Pacific Time (British Columbia)
11am-Central Time (Manitoba)
12pm-Eastern Time (Quebec)
1pm Atlantic Time (Newfoundland)

North America (USA) Peer Support Group
For people affected directly or indirectly by encephalitis in North America (USA). The online group usually takes place every third Wednesday of the month. The next groups are scheduled for:
Wednesday 15th January, 7-8pm (GMT)
Wednesday 19th February, 7-8pm (GMT)
Wednesday 19th March, 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
