Manchester

Welcome to the Manchester group!

What happens at the group?

Our group meet-ups are relaxed and informal, we mainly have tea and a chat but we also have question and answer sessions with local speakers on alopecia as well, for example, local headwear suppliers. We have one social event each year.

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:
Tuesday 19th May 2026	6:30pm-8:00pm	Cross Street Chapel, Cross Street, Manchester M2 1NL	Support Group Leader is unwell. This will still run but will not be a support group meeting. Attendees are welcome to go along and chat in an informal capacity, but it will not be an Alopecia UK meeting.
Tuesday 28th July 2026	6:30pm-8:00pm	Cross Street Chapel, Cross Street, Manchester M2 1NL	Please email the Support Group Lead to let them know you are attending.
Tuesday 29th September 2026	6:30pm-8:00pm	Trendco, Lloyds House, 18 Lloyd St, Manchester M2 5WA	Please email the Support Group Lead to let them know you are attending.
Tuesday 24th November 2026	6:30pm-8:00pm	Cross Street Chapel, Cross Street, Manchester M2 1NL	Please email the Support Group Lead to let them know you are attending.

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

Who can attend:

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

For those with children up to the age of 18 please contact the group lead to discuss if the group would be suitable for them. Alternatively please see here for a list of our children and teen groups.

Contact details:

Cathy Cane
Email: [email protected]

Cathy is happy to answer any questions about the group via email. Please be aware that any questions Cathy 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.

Cathy's links with alopecia:

"Having gone through an outside 'looking in' journey with my daughter, Emily, when she first started with AA at the age of 14; and now as a lovely young lady being diagnosed with AU has seen us travel through many emotions and mishaps as a family. I want to offer as much support, in any way possible, to others going through similar journeys." Profile picture of group leader Cathy with daughter Emily

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