Support groups

At University Hospitals Sussex, we work closely with our partners to offer a range of support groups and informal coffee mornings for patients and their carers. These take place both in person and online, including group meetings and forums. Coming together with others who have similar experiences can be reassuring and empowering—peer support offers an opportunity to share thoughts, feel heard, and learn from one another in a safe and understanding environment. Many people find that connecting with others who understand what they are going through can reduce feelings of isolation and provide valuable emotional support.

Local support groups and informal meetups

These groups welcome all patients, whatever type of cancer they have.

Worthing area

University Hospital Sussex & Macmillan coffee morning
- East Worthing Community Centre, Pages Lane, Worthing BN11 2NQ
  - Last Thursday of each month (except December) 10.00 – 12:00
  - Drop-in for a cuppa and a chat – no need to prebook.
  - For more information contact your Cancer Support Worker
Worthing Cancer Support Group working with Macmillan
- East Worthing Community Centre, Pages Lane, Worthing BN11 2NQ
- Second Monday of every month 6pm – 7.30pm
- This group is open to all people living with cancer and their loved ones.
- For more information or tojoin the mailing list contact [email protected] – or just pop in.
Cancer United
- Connection – community – conversation
- Support groups open to anyone whose life has been affected by cancer; patients, families, friends or carers
Guild Care – Worthing Creating connections programme
- Telephone 01903 327327
- Email: [email protected]

Chichester area

Cancerwise
- 9-10 Dukes Court, Bognor Road, Chichester, PO19 8FX
- 1^st Monday of every month 10am – 11.30am
- For more information or to join call 01243 778516 or email

Brighton and Hove area

Macmillan Horizon Centre
- Bishops Gate, Brighton BN2 5BD
- For more information on the full range of support offered at The Horizon Center contact your cancer support worker [link to CSW page], call 01273 468770 or email [email protected]