Our Area Groups
BANA hosts a number of area group meetings throughout the UK.
Group meetings are open members, their families, friends and carers. Non-member guests are also welcome to attend (first meeting free). Speakers from the medical or therapy professions often give presentations at our meetings.
All of our support groups are hosted by one of our member volunteers and without our volunteers, we simply could not offer them.
We also run virtual support groups, again hosted by a team of great volunteers. We know that not everyone can get to an ‘in-person’ group and we want to reach out to as many of you as possible.
This page will tell you when our groups are running and we will always invite those who have expressed an interest in attending a group in or near your location. You can also view all group meetings on the events page. Our office team can provide further information.
We are always seeking new group volunteer hosts if you would like to know more about being a volunteer host, please get in touch.
Glasgow
Hosted at Deaf Connections, 100 Norfolk Street, Glasgow, G5 9EJ.
Edinburgh Support Group
This area group is currently held at a members home, if you wish to attend please contact the office on 01246 550011 or email admin@bana-uk.com
Aberdeen
This area is currently unsupported. If you would like to volunteer to host a meeting in the area, we will manage all the arrangements and admin for you.
Please do contact us at the BANA office.
Leeds/West Yorkshire
Hosted at Swarthmore Education Centre, 2-7 Woodhouse Square, Leeds, LS3 1AD (close to Leeds General Infirmary).
North East
The Newcastle Area support group is currently hosted by a BANA member called, Sarah. This group meets approximately 4 timers per year at Jesmond library. This meeting usually has a speaker to come along to offer support and information.
New attendees are always welcome. For further details and to check out when the next meeting will be held then please check out the Events page on the website, or contact the BANA office directly.
Manchester
Hosted at Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, M8 6HD. *Seminar Rooms 3&4, 1st Floor, Mayo Building.
South Cumbria
South Cumbria Area Support Group
Please contact the BANA office for more details about this meeting.
Cambridge
In conjuntion with our sister charity, AMNET. Hosted at The Boardroom, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge.
Chesterfield
Venue to be confirmed
Birmingham, West Midlands
Martineau Gardens, B5 7UG
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Hosted by Phil WhileyAn opportunity for people affected by Acoustic Neuroma and their support networks to talk and share their experiences.This is a new venue and we hope that you will be able to come along and show your support to all that attend.
Light refreshments will be available
All welcome
Members and their guests are free, first time attendees the first meeting is free with a £3 donation for meetings attended thereafter.
Please contact the BANA office if you would like to receive more details about this meeting. If you would like to attend the meeting please contact the BANA office to register your place, admin@bana-uk.com or telephone 01246 550011
Oxford
Oxford Area Support Group Meeting For people and their support networks affected by Acoustic Neuromas
The King’s Centre, Osney Mead, OX2 0ES
https://www.bana-uk.com/events/
Gainsborough
Social meeting in member’s home. Please call for details.
Nottingham
Hosted at Arnold Library, 161 Front Street, Arnold, NG5 7EE.
Merthyr Tyfil
Social group in a member’s home. Please call for details.
Wales is otherwise unsupported. If you would like to volunteer to host a meeting in Wales, we will manage all the arrangements and admin for you. Please do contact us at the BANA office.
Gravesend
Member’s home support group. Please call for more information.
Horsham
Member’s home support group. Please call for more information.
Greater London
Hosted at The Boardroom, Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 8RF.
Folkestone
Social meeting in member’s home. Group host Jackey Weightman.
Twyford
Social meeting in member’s home. Please call for details.
Dorchester
Hosted at Dorchester Day Centre, Acland Road, Dorchester, DT1 1SH.
Redruth/Cornwall
Social meeting in member’s home. Please call for more details.
Bristol
Thornbury, The Chantry
This Area Support Group meet approximately 4 times a year and always welcomes new attendees. For details about the next meeting then please check out the Events page of the website or contact the BANA office directly.
Portishead
This Area Support Group meet approximately 4 times a year and always welcomes new attendees. For details about the next meeting then please check out the Events page of the website or contact the BANA office directly.
Belfast Area Support Group Meeting for BANA Members and Acoustic Neuroma patients Venue – The Sayers Room, Ground floor, ENT Department, Royal Victoria Hospital
Call Today: 01246 550011 or
email admin@bana-uk.com
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