“Welcome to the Kent East group. I am really looking forward to meeting you and supporting people in the area”

What happens at the group?

We have a variety of meetings across the year offering support, information and advice. Previous activities have included, walks, informal meetings, specialist events/ speakers, with lots more to come!

First time coming along to a meeting and unsure what to expect?

Please have a read of our Support Group Guidelines for an overview of how our support groups run as well as our Frequently Asked Questions for more helpful information.

Group Meeting Details

Date:	Time:	Location:	Extra meeting details:
Friday 19th June 2026	7.00pm	The Old Gate Inn, 162-164 New Dover Rd, Canterbury CT1 3EL, Kent
Tuesday 14th July 2026	7.00pm	Online meeting via Zoom	Please contact the support group leader for the meeting link
Tuesday 11th August 2026	7.00pm	The Old Gate Inn, 162-164 New Dover Rd, Canterbury CT1 3EL, Kent
Tuesday 8th September 2026	7.00pm	Online meeting via Zoom	Please contact the support group leader for the meeting link
Tuesday 13th October 2026	7.00pm	The Old Gate Inn, 162-164 New Dover Rd, Canterbury CT1 3EL, Kent
Tuesday 10th November 2026	7.00pm	Online meeting via Zoom	Please contact the support group leader for the meeting link
Tuesday 8th December 2026	7.00pm	Online meeting via Zoom	Please contact the support group leader for the meeting link

Please contact the group lead prior to attending a meeting so they can plan accordingly. 

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Who can attend:

This group is designed for any adult living with or affected by alopecia from the ages of 18 and above. 

• If under the age of 18 and looking for your closest support group please see here for a list of our children and teen groups. 

Contact details:

Sue
Email: [email protected] 
Sue is happy to answer any questions about the group via email. Please be aware that any questions Sue is unable to answer will be sent on to staff at Alopecia UK.
Support group leads are not professional counsellors but people who have personal experiences with alopecia and, along with members of the support group can help to give insight and advice on living and dealing with alopecia on a day to day basis. 
Please note that our Support Group Leads are volunteers and do this in their spare time, as such please allow up to a week for replies to emails. Support group leads also cannot give 1:1 support.

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Sue's link with alopecia: 

"I suffered with Alopecia Totalis in my mid 20’s. My hair all grew back a few years later and I suffered from the odd patch, then in 2021 I started losing my hair again, eventually it progresses to Alopecia Universalis, and I lost the hair all over my body. I found this incredibly distressing, but I also found great support through the Alopecia community. Talking about the different Alopecia conditions with likeminded people has really helped me accept my Alopecia, I mainly wear a wig now and finding tips and tricks and sharing knowledge with others is great. Come along to the support group, we are a great bunch."

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