Basingstoke Support Group

A very warm welcome to the homepage of the Barrett's, Stomach and Oesophageal Cancer Support (BSOCS) group based in Basingstoke, Hampshire.

The group meet quarterly on the 1st Friday of the month. The meetings are very informal and aim to give people the opportunity to meet and share experiences with others living with Barrett's or oesophageal cancer.

We are extremely fortunate to have the support of Specialist Nurses Miriam Jones and Meena Gurung from the Upper GI Department at North Hampshire Hospital. We also hope that Specialist Dietitian, Sarah Sharp, will be in regular attendance as diet and lifestyle advice is vital for patients with Barrett's and oesophageal cancer.

Our next meeting will take place as follows:

Date: Friday 3rd March 2023

Time: 10.30 am – 12 midday

Location: Grove House, Lutyens Close, Chineham Court, Basingstoke, Hants, RG24 8AG (Please use the main entrance via the revolving doors)

If you have any questions please do get in touch via [email protected]

Hope to see you there!

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