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Is there a support group in your area?

HannahTramaseur profile imageHannahTramaseurPartnerFertility Network UK87 Voters
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Yes
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Abbie25

I live in llanederyn cardiff and I would love to meet people who are in the same boat as me.

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HannahTramaseurPartnerFertility Network UK in reply toAbbie25

Hi Abbie25,

Please follow this link to all the support groups we know about in Wales. fertilitynetworkuk.org/for-...

We also have a Wales Coordinator who you can get in touch with for more information - alice@fertilitynetworkuk.org

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HannahTramaseurPartnerFertility Network UK

If there is not a support group near you but you would like to attend a group. Please give us a call on 01424 732361 or drop me an email: hannah@fertilitynetworkuk.org

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Blondyboo

is there one in Somerset?

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HannahTramaseurPartnerFertility Network UK in reply toBlondyboo

Yes, there is a Fertility Network volunteer led group in Somerset. Please contact: Suzanne on: infertilitygroupsomerset@yahoo.com

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HannahTramaseurPartnerFertility Network UK

Here is a link to find out about all the support groups we know about in the UK - fertilitynetworkuk.org/for-...

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Sherry07

Hi Hannah, I live in Loughborough, Leicestershire. Is there any support group available around us?

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HannahTramaseurPartnerFertility Network UK in reply toSherry07

I'm not sure which one of these is closest to you - depends on transport! fertilitynetworkuk.org/for-...

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Claire_Mitch

I'm not aware of any support groups in south Manchester where I live but would love to go to one - I live in Chorlton, if anyone is aware of anything please do let me know, thank you :-)

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HannahTramaseurPartnerFertility Network UK in reply toClaire_Mitch

I think your nearest group would be Knutsford. Here is a link to the groups nearest to you fertilitynetworkuk.org/for-...

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Steph13

I help admin three facebook groups that are purely for those who are childless not by choice, past the point of trying to conceive and now trying to find acceptance of their childlessness. All three groups accept both males and females from around the world so we are a diverse group of people using the groups around the clock. Each group is distinctly different from the other and hopefully help people take steps toward s accepting a different life to the one they had hoped for.

Childless Path To Acceptance (no ttc talk) is a support group where we can share our thoughts and feelings without fear of being judged

Childless Chit Chat is NOT a support group but a kid free, parent free, trigger free zone for the times we want to chat amongst friends about anything and everything BUT NOT about being childless.

Childless Perks !! is NOT a support group but a place where we can start to see and appreciate what life still has to offer but without any parents "telling us so".

If anyone would like to join the groups please apply or send me a message here if you'd like more information.

Hannah if Fertility Network would like to check us out and consider adding us to their list of support groups then that would be wonderful.

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HannahTramaseurPartnerFertility Network UK in reply toSteph13

Hello Steph13,

Please get in touch with Kelly, our Project Coordinator for those facing the challenges of childlessness. You can email Kelly - kelly@fertilitynetworkuk.org

Kelly is the best person in the charity to help you promote these groups.

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Steph13 in reply toHannahTramaseur

Thank you I will contact Kelly as I think the more support we can offer for people at every stage of the infertility journey the better for everyone.

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hannahi

I voted no but I've just looked at the list & there is actually one in Shropshire so need to change my vote!

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sarahlovs in reply tohannahi

Hi Hannah I've just read your reply here...where abouts in Shropshire is the group? I don't live in Shropshire but it's my home county and I'm only 30 mins away 😊 xx

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hannahi in reply tosarahlovs

Hi,

According to the list (see link in Hannah Tramaseur's post) there's one that alternates between shrewsbury hospital & telford hospital (although I'm having treatment at Shrewsbury & nobody's mentioned it) - hope this helps.

Hannah xx

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sarahlovs in reply tohannahi

Thank you 😊 are you thinking of going to the group? I think I'll look into it. I currently live near Cannock so I'm having treatment under New Cross at the moment. Good luck in your journey! Xx

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hannahi in reply tosarahlovs

Hi yes was thinking of looking into it, maybe when I get a bit closer to starting treatment. Let me know if you end up going Sarahlovs x

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HannahTramaseurPartnerFertility Network UK in reply tosarahlovs

Thanks hannahi for responding - please get in touch with Gwen for more info - Gwen, Fertility Nurse on 01743 261199. If you are having problems finding our the information you need then please do get in touch with me and I'll look into this for you. You can email me hannah@fertilitynetworkuk.org or call me on 01424 732361. Thanks, Hannah

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sarahlovs in reply toHannahTramaseur

Thank you very much I'll have a look into it 😊

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tiger-cub

Hi I have no clues where's my nearest support group

Can u please guide me

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HannahTramaseurPartnerFertility Network UK in reply totiger-cub

Hi tiger-club where do you live? I can look this up for you. If you would prefer to give me a ring I can talk you through all our support services - 01424 732361. Thanks, Hannah

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tiger-cub in reply toHannahTramaseur

Thanks Hannah I have emailed u and uve already replied with details thanks so much . I'm out of country right now . Yes I would definitely have a word once I'm back.

Thx

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romaluna2015

I'm not sure with Wythenshawe hospital Manchester but I think st Mary's Manchester may do x

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HannahTramaseurPartnerFertility Network UK in reply toromaluna2015

Hi romaluna2015 - I have heard that St Mary's do run a group but not very often and we don't have the details. If you get in touch with St Mary's and manage to find out more information please let me know so i can add details to our website. Please do check and see if there are any other groups near you - fertilitynetworkuk.org/for-...

If you would like to join our online group via Skype then please email me your Skype username to hannah@fertilitynetworkuk.org and I'll add you to the list.

Thanks,

Hannah

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romaluna2015 in reply toHannahTramaseur

I don't use Skype unfortunately. I use Facebook and other media outlets . I will contact st Mary's and ask thank you xx

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HannahTramaseurPartnerFertility Network UK

Hello everyone, we are hosting an online group tomorrow night via Skype at 6pm. This will be an audio call only and is a great opportunity to talk to others suffering from infertility. The group will be facilitated by the lovely Anya Sizer who has lots of coping strategies she can share with you. To join please email your Skype username to hannah@fertilitynetworkuk.org

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